Quick Details
Duration: 10 Hr
Ages: All Ages
Included: Tickets & Transfers
Start time: 8:00 AM
Marvel yourself at the impressive Basaltic Prisms
Marvel at the impressive Basaltic Prisms, admire the landscape of Peña del Aire, and discover the mining past of Real del Monte.
Admire the 40-meter-high geometric figures of Basaltic Prisms and see why it is considered one of the 13 natural beauties of Mexico.
Visit and walk through the cobbled streets of the first magical town in Mexico, Huasca de Ocampo.
Be amazed by the beauty of the Mezquital Great Canyon that shelters Peña del Aire.
Prepare your own Mexican paste, a local treat, and learn about the history of Real del Monte through its museum. It ascends and descends on the elevated streets between slopes and stairs of Real del Monte.
What to expect
Get back to nature on this tour of the best natural attractions in the Hidalgo region. Departing from Mexico City, travel to the town of Huasca de Ocampo and learn all about its magical history. Wander through the streets of the town, admiring the colonial architecture and natural beauty along the way.
Later, visit the Basaltic Prisms, a true masterpiece of natural art. Get up close to these fascinating hexagonal formations and learn all about their unique geology and formation from your informative guide. Afterward, travel to the imposing Peña del Aire, stopping at several viewpoints along the way to admire this massive canyon in all its glory.
Finally, return to the village of Real del Monte, the birthplace of Mexican paste. Learn all about the invention of this delicious treat at the Paste Museum before enjoying a stroll through the cobbled streets of this old mining town.
Note: Suitable for adults and children who can take long walks.
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