Day by day:
* Description below is an example of the program. The itinerary can be different during your travel week.
We will do everything possible to follow the indicated itinerary, although spot changes can occur due to unforeseen
circumstances. Rides are subject to change depending on weather, location, accommodation and difficulty of terrain. In the unlikely event that this happens on your trip, we ask you flexibility and understanding. This is a sporty and adventurous vacation!
On this travel plan, we will begin our horseback journey from the historic town of Atotonilco, following the historcial royal road Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, crossing during the first days on our horses through small rural communities and mistery villages where we will witness their traditions displays and decorations related to the Day of the Dead festivities. And during the last three days, we will dedicate ourselves to discover and live from this tradition, in one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico, Guanajuato also recognized for preserving the oldest traditions of our culture.
Day 1 : Atotonilco
This day, the participants will be greeted. At the accommodation in Rancho Las Palmas
Details about location will be given before travel.
17:00 Official welcome of the participants by the host at Rancho Las Palmas, check in.
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Horse assignment
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Welcome cocktail & -Welcome kit delivery
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Welcome dinner and presentation of the program
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Welcome Kit - Welcome coktail - Welcome dinner
Day 2 : Atotonilco - Dolores Hidalgo - 29 kilometres
To start this magnificent horse trip, what a better way to do it, than in the; Sanctuary of Jesus of Nazarene.
The Sanctuary of Atotonilco (Spanish: Santuario de Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco [atotoˈnilko]) is a church complex and part of a World Heritage Site. The complex was built in the 18th century by Father Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro, who, according to tradition, was called upon by a vision of Jesus with a crown of thorns on his head with blood on his face and carrying a cross. The main feature of the complex is the rich Mexican Baroque mural work that adorns the main nave and chapels. This was chiefly the work of Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre over a period of thirty years.
Today we will live a journey on horseback travelling back on time, riding our horses through the historic road to freedom, used for the liberators in the war of independence, back in 1816c. This old royal road known as Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, a historically significant route spanning more than 2,500 kilometers, passes through ancient communities where very important historical aspects such as: Indigenous Chichimec, Independence war, and Indian Chapels. This Royal Road , was crucial during the colonial era (16th to 19th centuries) for trade, migration, and cultural expansion between the northern territories of New Spain and the center of the viceroyalty.
Additionally, this route facilitated cultural exchange and the blending of Indigenous and European traditions, leaving a profound legacy in the regions it traversed. In 2010, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, recognizing its historical and cultural significance.
During this day ride, we will have chance to see these historical aspects and we will have lunch in picnic in an historical property that played an important role during the independence war, back in 1810.
Breakfast - Lunch - Picnic - Dinner
Accommodation Hotel in Dolores Hidalgo shared basis
Day 3 : Dolores Hidalgo - Los Quiotes - 23 kilometres
Today, our journey on horseback takes us to discover on horseback Dolores Hidalgo a destination with greater historical and cultural content, visiting the *magical town of "Dolores Hidalgo", one of the most important historical towns in Mexico, a small but beautiful colonial city that today is "Historical Heritage" because it was the cradle of the most emblematic patriotic feat of our country: - The Independence.
Then we will continue riding our horses through the valley of cactus, and small communities in this valley. We will enjoy our lunch in the middle of this exotic valley surrounded by cactus, acacias, and stunning semidesertic landscape, after lunch we will continue our ride, until we reach the place where horses will remain for the night, a place that could easily be any western movie.
We will be transferred back to our hotel in Dolores Hidalgo. So we can discover in detail the peculiar way of living the tradition of the Day of the Dead, in this magical city.
Breakfast - Lunch - Picnic - Dinner
Accommodation Hotel in Dolores Hidalgo shared basis
Day 4: Los Quiotes - Santa Rosa - 31 kilometres
Today, after breakfast we will be transferred by car back to place where horses are ready to continue our journey on horseback. Today's journey takes us to discover one of the greatest biodiversity areas in the region, through oak forests, pine trees and small communities full of history, nestled in the middle of big and high mountains, and surrounded by majestic natural landscapes. , until we reach our destination Santa Rosa. An small village in the middle of the mountains SIERRA CENTRAL
We will enjoy the picnic on the way, in the forest surrounded by impressive nature.
Breakfast - Lunch – Picnic - Dinner
Accommodation at a private ranch shared basis
Day 5 : Santa Rosa - Colomitos - 31 kilometres
This day we continue our journey on horseback, through the mystery villages,
The magic and splendour of various communities in which the Chichimec culture, mining and a Cristero region converge, were unified in what was called; "Mystery villages". For this reason, the thematic concept is based on mystery, which is nourished by the legends and traditions of the region and Mexico, what better time to tour it on horseback, than previous the celebration of the Day of the Dead.
Today's journey destination is Rancho Colomitos, a small typical Mexican ranch, where we will enjoy dinner and spend the night in "Glamping Camp" And from
5:00 pm -Open Bar for everyone
Breakfast - Lunch - Picnic - Dinner
Accommodation Glamping in shared basis - Open Bar
Day 6 : Colomitos Ranch
After our breakfast, at 10:00 am - our horses wait for us, so we can find the proper **Alebrije form for them, and to be characterized in the form of catrinas. THE CATRINA IS CURRENTLY THE ICON OF THE DAY OF THE DEAD IN MEXICO.
We will be able to characterize ourselves and our horses, to later make a short radio tour in the ranch with our horses, and enjoy a photo and video session. Horse parade through the ranch dressed as Catrinas & "Themed dinner" And from 5:00 pm -Open Bar for everyone. Lunch & Dinner at the Colomitos Ranch
Breakfast - Lunch - Thematic dinner
Catrinas workshop
Accommodation Glamping in shared basis - Open Bar
**Note: Alebrijes are whimsical carvings depicting animals, people, objects, and imaginary creatures painted with intense colors and intricate patterns. Although these distinctive cultural artifacts are often assumed to represent a long established, tradition of Mexican folk art.
Day 7 :Colomitos - Guanajuato
After Breakfast, we will be transferred by car to the city of Guanajuato. During this day, we will be able to live with intensity the tradition of the day of the dead, in a town full of magic and mysticism, we will take a walking tour, guided through the route of “offerings” allusive to the day of the dead, we will visit the historic center, where we can see and live this unique tradition, later at 13:00 we will take a break, so everyone can walk around and discover by yourself the magic and mysticism of this celebration implicit in the decoration of every corner of the city.
Meanwhile in this free time, you can enjoy your lunch in one of the many restaurants in the historic center. During this day will be possible to attend the theatrical performances alluding to the Day of the Dead, which are held in the main square, organized by the House of Culture and the Arts. Living the tradition of the celebration in the city of Guanajuato.
Breakfast - Lunch/ Not included*- Dinner / Not included*
Accommodation Hotel in Guanajuato - shared basis
*Lunch and dinner on this day are not included in the program. This is intentionally arranged to allow participants the freedom to explore and enjoy the wide variety of culinary options offered by the city of Guanajuato, discovering its rich gastronomy and vibrant local dining experiences at their own pace.
Day 8 : Guanajuato.
After Breakfast we will visit the "Museum of the Mummies". Here you will appreciate the mummified remains of our ancestors, some of which date from an antiquity that goes back to 1870. It is considered the current largest collection of natural mummies in the world, a cultural heritage of the Municipality of Guanajuato, which today can be seen in this enclosure 57 items.
Then we will continue discovering the colonial city of Guanajuato, beautiful buildings that contain the elements of the two main cultures that created them, the indigenous and the Hispanic, and that marked the origin of our current culture. the constructions retain their architectural and environmental characteristics. The city was declared by UNESCO as the Historic City of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines in December 1988. It is currently considered the most beautiful colonial city in Mexico. We will visit the historic center, we will walk through its narrow alleys, discovering the magic of the celebration of the Day of the Dead, in houses, squares and gardens. We will visit the “monumental offering” of Guanajuato and “El Tapete de la muerte” (The death carpet) as well as “La Catrina Vive Festival” and we will enjoy live music with local mariachis.
Breakfast - Lunch: Not included* - Dinner: Not included*
Accommodation Hotel in Guanajuato - shared basis
*Lunch and dinner on this day are not included in the program. This is intentionally arranged to allow participants the freedom to explore and enjoy the wide variety of culinary options offered by the city of Guanajuato, discovering its rich gastronomy and vibrant local dining experiences at their own pace
Day 9 : Tuesday
Breakfast will be at the hotel and at 11:30 am , End of our services
Breakfast √
