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Huasca de Ocampo (Spanish [wa'ska de oka'mpo] (help·info)) is a town and municipality of the state of Hidalgo in central Mexico. It is located 34 km from Pachuca and 16 km from Real del Monte in the Sierra de Pachuca Mountains. While the town itself is just within the mountain range, much of the municipal land is located in a valley that opens up to the east of the town. While one of the first haciendas to be established in Mexico is located here, economic development started with mining haciendas built by Pedro Romero de Terreros in the 18th century. By the mid 20th century, none of these haciendas were in existence, having been broken up into communal farm lands ( ejido ) and some even fully or partially under lakes created by dams. While agriculture remains important economically, the area has been promoted as a tourism destination, especially for weekend visitors from Mexico City, with attractions such as canyons, traditional houses, old hacienda facilities and waterfalls.
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1. Real del Monte and Basaltic Prisms: Private Tour From Mexico City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By mijohn65
Both the driver and the tour guide were very knowledgeable and did everything they could to make our trip informative and enjoyable.
2. 15-Day Trip in Mexico: Waterfalls, Mountains & Sea
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
HIGHLIGHTS 1700 km around 7 Mexican states: Ciudad de Mexico, Estado de Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas; Multiple wonders of nature: national parks, natural thermal waters, caves, mountains, forests, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, sea, sand beaches, etc.; Numerous cultural attractions: 7 charming "Magic Towns", 3 cities with splendid colonial architecture, 5 UNESCO Heritage Sites; Culinary discoveries & entertainment in each state.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation in a private vehicle, Accommodation: 14x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs/guest houses, Service of a Tour Leader, Walking tours/orientation walks: 12x (as per itinerary), Activities/guided visits: 21x (as per itinerary)
Exclusions: Flights; airport pick-up & drop-off; travel insurance; personal expenses & tips
Reviewed By Claire S
I did the private tour to Grutas Tolontongo with my partner and I highly recommend it. We were picked up on time by our tour guide and the entire day felt so looked after. It was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend to anyone thinking of visiting Grutas Tolontongo,.
3. Hidalgo Mágico (Basaltic prisms, real del monte, Pachuca)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We leave for the State of Hidalgo where the majestic Basaltic Prisms are located, one of the natural wonders of Mexico. Which are natural stone columns of 5 or 6 faces formed by the rapid cooling of the lava. During our visit you can walk on an impressive suspension bridge We will continue to the Magical Town “Real del Monte”, an English-style mining town famous for its traditional pastes, its old mines and the English pantheon. Once you visit Real del Monte you can not leave without tasting the paste (from the Cornish "pasti" and in English "pasty") is a food of British origin introduced to the cuisine of Hidalgo. Free time to eat. We continue to Pachuca, the capital of Hidalgo and known as "La Bella Airosa", so called since during June to October the winds reach 75 km per hour. On our way we will find the imposing Neoclassical style Monumental Clock
Inclusions: Tourist transportation from Mexico City, Tour driver in Spanish language, Visit the Basaltic Prisms, Royal Visit of Monte, Visit Museo del Paste, Visit Pachuca and the Monumental Clock, Admission to Museo del Paste, Tasting of the traditional paste, Booths, Travel insurance on board the unit
Exclusions: No tip, Nothing previously unspecified.
Reviewed By Ksksksksks
Festive weekend atmosphere, plenty of artisanal shops inside this monetary bazaar. Fresh tacos Made in the courtyard, beer, live music.
4. Pueblos Magicos Cultural Day Trip
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4.4 based on 17 reviews
Enjoy a full-day out of the city and get to know two Pueblos Magicos, or 'Magic towns', in Hidalgo. See the everyday life of these colonial towns in Mexico, as they are rich in history and heritage. Learn all about the sites you visit with the knowledgeable commentary of a professional guide.
Inclusions: Round-trip shared transfer from meeting point, Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Aidas V
Looks like scammers. Poor servise. Never came to meeting point. I do not recomend this company. Tryed to contact them on the phone and nobody picked up. Got an email to pay those scammers 12usd more to replan. What dissapointment. Was planingai to have greate day. Not with them...
5. Villages of stone and water: Huasca and Basaltic Prisms
Discover old English villas dating back to the 18th century, rock formations carved in whimsical ways and 30-meter waterfalls on this wonderful tour. Walk the emblematic streets of Huasca de Ocampo and Real de Monte where you will discover beautiful buildings of English architecture, alleys with history and gastronomic points that will delight your senses; Visit the Hacienda de San Miguel, the English pantheon, the elf museum and enjoy the lush beauty of the landscape. The trip continues to visit basaltic prisms, rock formations carved by water for millions of years, thus achieving a perfect geometric structure. Once there you will have the opportunity to tour the park and enjoy the pastries, small patties of wheat flour that retain their flavor for three centuries.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, A shot of handmade mezcal, Bottled water, Travel insurance
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By RawSignal
There were so many individual elements to this tour, that I feel as though I should be leaving multiple reviews. Everyone connected to this experience was A+. Curado Tours does an excellent job of coordinating a really fun and informative and once-in-a-lifetime sort of day. From the moment we were picked up to the minute we were dropped off, the entire tour was above the bar in terms of professionalism. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. The hot air balloon ride itself was amazing, as was our pilot. We expected it to be magical, and it was. They did not disappoint. But the meal that followed was delicious and was at a restaurant with a beautiful setting. Touring the pyramids, learning about past and present local culture, and finishing off with the basilica, it was all amazing. Thank you to everyone that is involved in organizing this tour. I would highly recommend it as I have a hard time imagining another tour company could top this.
6. Basaltic Prisms and Huasca de Ocampo Guided Full-Day Tour
Stop at the peaceful magical village of Huasca de Ocampo, then to Prismas Basalticos, a nature adventure park built using natural valleys! Experience nature, one of 13 carefully selected Mexican natural scenery, and enjoy Mexican trout at noon!
Inclusions: Tour Guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Brenda H
My husband and I really enjoyed this show. I read such mixed reviews that I didn’t know if we should go, but I’m so glad we did. First and foremost, get your tickets from a reputable ticket agent. You get on a boat, but depending on where staying, there are two boats that leave from different marinas and different times. You can opt for premium service, but it’s not necessary. The evening starts with a boat ride, then you get off on an island, have dinner and watch a show. You can opt to have open bar, which is what most people do. The boat staff were great! Very friendly, funny and very accommodating. You are immediately served drinks, music is played, then the crew put on a funny dance exhibition. When you get off the boat, you walk for a bit to get to the dining areas. The walk is sandy and there are a few steeper steps, so I recommend wearing shoes to accommodate this. I had on flip flops with a good tread and had no issues, but if you are an unsteady walker, keep this in mind. The dinner was a buffet and was decent-don’t expect a gourmet meal. There were several things to choose from-salads, cheeses, beans, rice, roasted vegetables, fish, shrimp, chicken and beef. You won’t go hungry! It is not self serve, most likely due to covid. Dessert is included too. The show was very good. It’s a combination of singing, dancing and acrobatics and cool lighting, somewhat like Cirque de Soleil. Not quite at that level, but very good and very entertaining. My husband and I both really enjoyed it. The boat ride back was lots of fun. The boat staff (boat #5) put on a performance of their own, which was hilarious! I recommend this primarily for adults. There is nothing inappropriate for kids, but it’s pretty much a party boat. If you are looking for a fun excursion, I recommend it.
7. Private tour to Magical Towns
This tour starts at the beautiful Hacienda of the XVIII Century, which is one of the most famous in the State. It belonged to Pedro Romero de Terreros, Count of Regla. We will continue towards Huasca de Ocampo, where we will see one of the attractions, “The Basaltic Prisms”. These 30 meters tall prisms are geometric basaltic columns that decorate the walls of the impressive canyon of Santa María Regla, with its walls bathed by the four waterfalls that feed the San Antonio Regla dam and the San Miguel Regla Hacienda. The tour continues in the English pantheon, where every grave is aiming towards England, and apart from enjoying the view, a local will tell you interesting stories about the place. We will visit the magic town of Real del Monte, here you will have time to travel the streets, and also 4 hours to taste (on your own) the delicious pastes, pulque bread, nata bread, tamales and many other varieties of the cuisine of Hidalgo. We will then give you free time to shop.
Inclusions: Hotel Pick up
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Aidas V
Looks like scammers. Poor servise. Never came to meeting point. I do not recomend this company. Tryed to contact them on the phone and nobody picked up. Got an email to pay those scammers 12usd more to replan. What dissapointment. Was planingai to have greate day. Not with them...
8. Mineral del Monte Hidalgo Mountain Bike Tour
We have been riding our mountain bikes for more than 10 years. We know unique routes and trails, as well as the history of the region thanks to research (thesis in anthropology) on the history of the site.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes
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