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Only 50 miles north of Mexico City, the riding at this ranch,
surrounded by three waterfalls at an elevation of
7.500 ft, is unlimited. There are no
boundaries or fences throughout the magnificent
countryside. Discover unsurpassed hospitality,
scenery and equestrian riding in the heart of
Mexico…
The eight day ride ’Colores de Mexico’ is
designed for the intermediate rider. Rides include
all day trips, lunch breaks with picnics in the
shadows of the trees beside the waterfalls, short
hikes to visit canyons, observe wild horses still
grazing open land, or swim in a naturally heated
stream. Climb the mountains on horseback for a
breathtaking 360º view of the countryside. There are
many opportunities to canter or gallop across the
open fields prior to entering canyons, crossing
rivers or climbing rocks.
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on the ranch
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Rates are ‘all inclusive’
meals, wine with dinner, daily 4 to 7
hrs
of riding, 24 hr internet access, airport
transfers
8 days/ 7 nights $ 1,340 Single +$280
2008 Dates
01/19-01/26 02/09-02/16
03/01-03/08 03/22-03/29
04/12-04/19 05/03-05/10
05/24-05/31 06/21-06/28
07/19-07/26 08/16-08/23
09/13-09/20 10/04-10/11
10/25-11/01 11/15-11/22
12/27-01/03
.. add 20% for
Christmas & New Year's dates
availability & reservation
come early & extend to:
Viva Mexico Ride
Meeting: Hidalgo
Airport: Mexico City
Transfer: Transfers
are included
at set times: 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM
Level:
Rides can be catered to any riding level - we
suggest an intermediate level to enjoy all
excursions, advanced riders can enjoy special
"Loping Rides"
Tack:
Mexican Charro
Horses:
Quarter and Criollos
mix
Max
Riders: 12
Min Age: 12
Pace:
All paces with many opportunities for long
canters. Less experienced riders will go with a
separate guide.
Note: Returns arrive in Mexico City
at:
8:30 am or
4:30 PM
Lodging
Upgrades:
Deluxe Patio room: $55 per night
Casita: $100 per night
-- per room charges, not per person
Included: see details on our
Rancho
Mexicana intro page.
Accommodating different rider levels
– Any mixed group can be divided into various rides.
Lodgings:
Built in 2003 by Swiss owner and operator Ursula,
the amenities sport a European flare. ... see
lodging
details
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival Day: Arport pick up is at 8:30 am (for
guests who arrive on a night flight or on the day
before the trip starts ... see 'Travel') and at 4:30
pm**
If you arrive in time for the morning pick up you
will be able to join the afternoon ride together
with the riders of the 'VIVA MEXICO' trip who are
now starting their second week. But first get to
know the ranch, the horses and the rooms. Settle in
and have a nice Mexican lunch under the old oak
tree. The afternoon ride gives you the chance to get
used to your horse on a canter through the beautiful
plains of Yonté. Your first, tasty, Mexican Tequila
awaits you upon arrival at the ranch. Salud!
Day 2: Now the group is complete and the
first ride will take us along the canyon to the
village of ‘Xochitlan de Las Flores’. Sunday is a
leisurely way of living in the village and a visit
takes you to their beautiful old church... a trip
back in time. After a nice canter or gallop you will
enjoy lunch back at the ranch. Now it is also time
to evaluate the riding abilities and if necessary,
split the group.
Back on the horses we take you on another route down
to the river. After the crossing there is a steep
climb up the rocks. A lovely ride through crops and
little ponds leads us to the the sunset hill. There
we enjoy a long gallop around it, with a final
canter to its top where you will enjoy the stunning
view of the beautiful countryside which is ready to
embrace you during the rides to come.
A canter or gallop will take us back into the
sunset. Horse and rider both will enjoy the sun’s
glorious display as it slips silently behind the
mountain range.
Day 3: A tasty Mexican breakfast and... we
are off, following the old, stone paved 'Camino
Real' the route which the royals used to travel from
one Hacienda to the other. We stop for refreshments
at the Hacienda of San Antonio and then follow the
road to the old village of San Miguel de Las Piedras.
A beautiful little village built into the canyon,
it's ways paved with river stones. After leaving the
village we stop in the shade of the trees along the
river where we will enjoy our picnic. If you like
you may take a dip in the water. Refreshed again we
follow the canyon, pass by giant rocks and climb up
the steep tracks to the top of the canyon. On the
way back we cross authentic Mexican countryside and
finish the day with a nice canter or gallop.
Day 4: Today after leaving the ranch we will
canter across an open plain. The first hours take us
into a shady valley full with old oak trees covered
with Spanish moss. We climb to the little sanctuary
of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the colored virgin of
Mexico. After following the river we ride through
the village of El Divisadero. Now we are crossing
the road into the open country. Nice canter and
gallops take us through the vast cornfields.
Crossing our district town of San Francisco
Soyaniquilpan de Juarez 'San Pancho' we arrive at a
colorful Mexican Fonda - small restaurant- ‘La
Mesita Campestre’ where we will have lunch, tasting
true local cuisine. After this break the horses are
fresh again for another gallop across open fields on
the way back. Before arriving at the ranch we pass
our village of San Agustin Buenavista with its
church finished by 1701. Back at the ranch get ready
to enter a magical world filled with Mexican Colors,
Mexican Ballads and Mexican Dance... a night to
remember.
Day 5: Heading out north we will pass little
villages on the way to the Lake District. Passing
along some of the lakes we arrive to Santa Maria
Macua, a beautiful village built into the mountains.
Experience the Mexican way of life. Leaving the
village we climb up into the mountains and have our
picnic on the mountains ridge from where you may
admire the mighty canyons and it's typical Mexican
landscape from above.
The way back takes us through Heroes Carranza, a
dreamy little village with an enchanting old church.
Here you will take a refreshment before cantering or
galloping back to the ranch.
Day 6: The longest ride will take you today
to the Cathedral of Canalejas. Through open fields
we pass the village of Zaragoza, from there we
canter cross country to arrive at the wells of
Mexicaltongo next to the village of El Tejon. Then
the route takes us up through the hills of Jilotepec
over to Canalejas where we climb the little mountain
with its Cathedral on the top.
After the visit of this beautiful Cathedral where
many weddings are held we ride down into the village
of Canalejas where we will enjoy the real Mexican
Tacos at a place well known by us. On the way back
through ever-changing countryside you will have
several opportunities for a relaxed canter or a
speedy gallop.
Day 7: Market day in Jilotepec...
Approximately a 30 minute drive from the ranch you
will have the possibility to discover the biggest
weekly market in the region where all the people
from the surrounding villages bring their goods to
sell. All types of live animals, colorful
vegetables, tasty fruits, fashionable sombreros,
fine leather boots, tack for horse and rider and
great mounds of chili peppers are everywhere. On the
way back to the ranch we stop at a place where they
offer colorful pottery and hand painted Mexican
ceramic.
Back to the ranch for lunch and a let’s “saddle up”
for the afternoon ride, which takes us 2,000 feet up
the mountains. The countryside changes quickly as
the sure-footed horses begin the climb beyond the
small villages into the mountains where the
landscape is filled with cactus and tequila plants.
A rich ‘Arrachera’ beef prepared the Mexican way
awaits you back at the rancho, where we will be
joined by the people who went to the Friday Market.
Now you have the chance to swim with horses before
we take a last afternoon ride, depending on you
likings, galloping across open plains and through
the fields or visiting the old hacienda of San
Agustin after crossing the beautiful antique bridge
‘Puente del Muité'.
As an alternative to the swimming with the horses
and the farewell ride you may visit the
Archeological site of Tula and its Atlants... see
Day 4 at 'MEXICO LINDO'
Our romantic night 'HASTA LA VISTA' helps to deepen
all the impressions caught over the last days and to
seal the new friendships made.
Day 8: Departure Day: Today is the
final day for everybody... either you catch the
early transfer which drops you off at the airport at
8:30 am or you spend the last morning at the ranch and
go for the final ride tailored to your taste. After
lunch join the transportation which drops you off at
the airport at 4:30 pm.
Itinerary subject to change!
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