• SANCTUARIES OF THE SIERRA MADRE ORIENTAL

A tour through the most eco-diverse Biosphere Reserve in Mexico and the Huasteca Potosina region.  Must-sees on this tour include the Surrealist Garden designed by Edward James and trails with trees representative of both the northern and southern hemispheres, and tropical sub deciduous forests

The day before

Arrive in the “Pueblo Magico” (magical town) of Jalpan de Serra at the hour that best suits your needs.  Your accommodations have been reserved at the Sierra Gorda Cabins (250 meters from the Jalpan Dam and just 1.5 km from the center of town).

Day 1

The experience begins at Cabañas de Sierra Gorda, the starting point for this adventure through some of the region’s most iconic landscapes. From there, we travel to the community of Río Escanela, where we begin a scenic hike along the trail leading to the spectacular Puente de Dios, a natural wonder surrounded by lush vegetation.

After the hike, we continue to the Pueblo Mágico of Pinal de Amoles, where you will have free time to enjoy local cuisine. Later, we visit the El Cedral Private Reserve, a conservation area where we take a short walk through the forest, inviting a deeper connection with nature.

The journey then takes us to the community of Cuatro Palos, where we begin the hike to the impressive viewpoint at the top of Cerro de la Media Luna. From this privileged location, you will enjoy one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Sierra Gorda.

At the end of the day, we return to Jalpan de Serra to relax and spend the night at the comfortable Cabañas de Sierra Gorda.

Lodging: Sierra Gorda Cabins

Day 2

We start the day with a delicious breakfast on the Flavour Trail.  Then off to Xilitla, to visit Las Pozas, the surrealist sculpture garden of the eccentric English aristocrat, Sir Edward James.  Where the monuments, pools and waterfalls will envelop you in their magic and mystery.  Then we will explore the gastronomy of the Huastec region in the historic town center.

After lunch, we will head northeast of Xilitla to the community of La Trinidad.  The inhabitants custodian an ancient cloud forest that is dedicated to conservation and ecotourism.

Lodging: La Trinidad Cabins.

Day 3

We will hike the preselected hike in La Trinidad.  This zone is one of the most spectacular and wild of the Sierra Gorda.  Visiting here is almost like going back in time.  You can see the splendor of the forests of the Sierra Madre from times past.

Its confer, oak and cloud forests are covered in orchids and bromeliads.  The best way to discover the biologic treasures is through the different trails.

At noon, we are going to return to the cabins and then head back to Jalpan.  On the way home we will visit the El Madroño forest and the Mission Santa María de las Aguas de Landa.

Lodging: Sierra Gorda Cabins

Day 4

After breakfast, we will go enjoy free time in the Historic Center of Jalpan de Serra, and try a traditional artisanal snow cone.

Then we will go to Concá where we will visit the Thousand-year-old tree, the natural springs, and the San Miguel Concá Mission.  The smallest of the five Franciscan temples, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with its façade which ties together iconography from different elements of the Pame indigenous group´s worldview.

After visiting the community, we will go to Ayutla to rest in the camping area Los Sauces to enjoy local cuisine.

Our tour will end in Jalpan de Serra.

SITES AND LODGING