Real del Monte and Basaltic Prisms: Private & Small groups
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Surprise yourself with the stories of the English mining past in Real de Monte and amaze with the geometric structure of Basalt Prisms • It ascends and descends on the elevated streets between slopes and stairs of Real del Monte • Contemplate the center of the square of this beautiful site and enjoy a delicious paste to sit on one of its benches • Admire the 40 meters high geometric figures of the Basaltic Prisms • Dare to cook your own trout in one of the restaurants in the area • Practice some of the outdoor activities such as zip line, kayak, boat ride and horseback riding
Inclusions
What's included
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
In this town at the end of the mountain the bonanza of old times still resonates, when several estates were built that made the Count of Regla the richest man of his time. Now they are part of a stage with forests and ravines, where stone prisms and waterfalls and dams will steal your breath.
One of the first things we are going to visit are the Basaltic Prisms, formed thousands of years ago, a set of rocks that shine with sunlight. Its geometric structure approximately forty meters high is imposing. In this geological phenomenon, the waters of the San Antonio Dam form four waterfalls that play happily on the prisms.
Many stories come together in this Magic Town of mining legacy: its mansions and english air constructions are combined with the smell of wet grass and its fresh scent of flowers; while the cold and fog arrive in the afternoon, covering the chimneys of the old mines and the tall pines of the pantheon, you can enjoy the delicious aroma of pastes and pulque bread cooked in their ovens and shelter with the warmth of its people, You can also try your skills as a chef, make your own paste in the Paste Museum.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front of entrance of the hotel
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Travis Adventures
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
How it compares in Mexico City
- Its from-price is 42% above the median of the 163 city tours we list in Mexico City.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 43 of 163.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Mexico City
Mexico City is a vast, high-altitude capital built over the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, rich in museums, murals, markets and outstanding food.
The Zócalo, one of the largest squares in the world, is framed by the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, where Diego Rivera's murals tell the story of Mexico. Beside them, the excavated Templo Mayor reveals the heart of the Aztec capital, and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, with its marble exterior and Art Deco interior, stands a short walk west.
Top-ranked sights in Mexico City: Teotihuacán, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Frida Kahlo Museum (Museo Frida Kahlo).
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