Real del Monte and Basaltic Prisms: Private & Small groups
Description
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
Tour Options
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
In front of the entrance of the hotel
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(10)
Fantastic experience. Our guide, Ulises, was outstanding. Ulises passionate information about the sites we explored along with the many experiences made for a memorable day.
In Real del Monte, the guide pointed out some old mining tunnels and told us a bit about the workers who lived there years ago. The town has a quiet charm that makes you slow down. Later, the Basaltic Prisms were more impressive than I imagined,the rocks form perfect geometric shapes. I took so many photos because every corner had a different texture and color.
The guide was friendly and told us short stories about the places, nothing too long. The town felt welcoming, and I enjoyed the old buildings and small shops. The Basaltic Prisms looked even better than photos. I liked that we had enough time to take pictures and enjoy the nature around us.
Huasca de Ocampo (the very first declared Magic Town), the Prismas Basálticos & Real Del Monte are very beautiful places worth visiting. It was my second time visiting and the first for my husband: I wanted to go back to see it again. I personally prefer the Basaltic Prisms to the Giant Causeway… Our guide, Ulises from Travis Adventures, was very attentive, allowing us to take our own pace and explaining everything with great patience and dedication. He was great company. 200% recommended! He introduced us to the best places to eat on this tour: barbacoa in Huasca; quesadillas and our favorite drinks “cantaritos” at the Peña del Aire; and our own made Pastes at the Museo del Paste in Real Del Monte (Ulises managed this experience for us).
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Very very interesting trip! Learned a lot about local culture and made 2 Spanish friends. Made my own Mexican empanadas. Thank you very much to the driver!
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Great tour! Our guide Mr Ulises Najera was very knowledgeable and accommodating. A comfortable trip with an added bonus of a beautiful canyon. We also made our own pastes!
We're happy to know that you had a great experience with us during your tour. We'll let Ulises know that you really appreciated his service. We'll be glad to host you again in the near future.
We had the most amazing time- this trip was even better than described. Ulises was fun and accommodating, as well as knowledgeable. We stopped in Huasca which looked like it was straight out of a hallmark movie. Then we went to the basaltic prisms which were even better than in the photos. After that we went to the canyon and even got to zip line across part of it. On Ulises suggestion we got quesadillas made by the local vendors and they were amazing, I’ll be dreaming of them for years. After that we stopped in Real de Monte which was also beautiful and we tried some Pastes. This is a don’t miss if you’ve got more than a few days in CDMX.
We're so thrilled that you had a wonderful experience with us during your tour. We'll let Ulises know that you really appreciated his service. Thank you for taking time from your day to give us your review. This helps us grow and improve so we can keep providing the level of service our travelers deserve. We'll be glad to host you again in the near future.
Best tour we had in Mexico ! Private driver/guide, professional explanation on anything in Mexico -from land scraping , politics, social and overall knowledge and better understanding of Mexico. Amazing contribution to our tour and we were lucky to spend time on Sunday ! The outdoor small country side towns are buzzing with locals, bands and excellent atmosphere. Ulises our guide was the best !! Will recommend 110 percent !
We are very grateful that you had a very good time, this helps us improve every day and make your travel experience even better, we are glad to hear that it was a great experience and hopefully in the future we will have the opportunity to serve you again. Thank you very much.
Very good place to visit the prisms are beautiful very friendly Mauritian driver and erick guide too Excellent Service
Agradecemos tus comentarios y nos agrada escuchar que todas fueron buenas experiencias, esperamos verlos nuevamente en el futuro.
Very nice walk, transport totally safe and private. Excellent attention from the operator and tour guide. Good places to visit.
Estamos muy agradecidos por tus comentarios, estos nos ayudan a mejorar cada día y hacer mejor nuestro trabajo, nos alegra saber que fue una experiencia agradable y esperamos que en el futuro tengamos la oportunidad de atenderte nuevamente. Muchas gracias