Overnight Grutas de Tolantongo (Teotihuacan & Huasca / Private / 2D)

Overview

Join our private 2-day tour to enjoy some of the most amazing natural and cultural attractions in Mexico. Among those are UNESCO-listed Teotihuacan Pyramids, the one-of-a-kind Grutas de Tolantongo hot springs, the unique natural Basaltic Prisms, and a stunning well-preserved hacienda in Huasca de Ocampo. 

Highlights

• Explore Mexico’s most visited archaeological site and see the impressive Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
• Take a thermal bath in Grutas de Tolantongo letting waterfalls drop hot water on your shoulders.
• Enjoy the fresh air and stunning panoramic views of Tolantongo Canyon.
• See unique volcanic basalt columns created millions of years ago surrounded by beautiful waterfalls and natural landscapes.
• Visit an 18th-century hacienda in the picturesque town of Huasca de Ocampo and learn about its mining past.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Grutas de Tolantongo

In the morning, meet your guide in Mexico City and head to UNESCO-listed Teotihuacan, the capital of the first Mesoamerican empire. Once there, explore the archaeological zone with your tour guide walking the Road of the Dead and seeing the impressive Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and other sights of this ancient city.

After this, head to Grutas de Tolantongo, located in Hidalgo, a state famous for its beautiful natural attractions. On the way, enjoy various landscapes and opt to try barbacoa, the traditional dish from the region.

In the afternoon, once in Tolantongo, relax in the hot waters (35º-38º C) in the pools built into a cliff of a picturesque 500-meter-high canyon. Another attraction is two grottos, out of which flows a volcanically-heated river that follows the canyon floor. The large grotto chamber is about half the size of a tennis court with a ceiling of up to 10 m. Above the grotto is a “tunnel”, a small cavern 15 m deep in which warm water showers those who venture inside.

Spend the rest of the day getting relaxed in the pools or the river, or enjoying optional activities such as ziplining or hiking till dusk.

Day 2: Grutas de Tolantongo - Huasca de Ocampo - Mexico City

On the second day, after checkout, go to Huasca de Ocampo, a charming town surrounded by green forests and mountains.

Firstly, see the unique Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla, part of UNESCO’s Comarca Minera Geopark. Once there, discover amazing basalt columns that were created millions of years ago as a result of a volcanic explosion.

Afterward, learn about the history of Huasca de Ocampo visiting one of its very well-preserved haciendas from the late 18th century. Once there, get acquainted with the colonial past of this town and explore Hacienda de Santa María Regla, an astonishing old building that witnessed the prosperity and wealth of Huasca as a mining town during the Spanish colonization.

Finally, before getting back to Mexico City, enjoy an orientation walk in the historic center of Huasca de Ocampo, the first “Magical Town” in Mexico. Stroll its cobblestone streets, see colorful houses and admire its beautifully ornamented 16th-century church. Also, try local “pastes”, traditional iconic pastries from Hidalgo State.

Once ready, get back to our vehicle and relax on the way back to Mexico City.

Why go with us

What to take with you?

• Comfortable clothes and shoes; swimming suit and slippers/water shoes; a smaller backpack for daily tours; hat/cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen; travel insurance and personal ID; good mood and curiosity.

Logistics

• ROOM ALLOCATION:
  • 1 participant: 1x single room
  • 2 participants: 1x double/twin room 
  • 3 participants: 1x double/twin room + 1x single room
  • 4 participants: 2x double/twin rooms
  • 5 participants: 2x double/twin rooms + 1x single room
  • 6 participants: 3x double/twin rooms
  • 7 participants: 3x double/twin rooms + 1x single room
  • 8 participants: 4x double/twin rooms
  • 9 participants: 4x double/twin rooms + 1x single room
  • 10 participants: 5x double/twin rooms
  • 11 participants: 5x double/twin rooms + 1x single room
  • 12 participants: 6x double/twin rooms
• ROOM TYPES:
  • Single Room: private room for 1 person with 1 single bed.
  • Double/Twin Room: private room for 2 people with 1 double or 2 single beds (you can choose).
  • All rooms have private facilities (toilet & shower). Due to the fact that Grutas de Tolantongo does not accept prior reservations, accommodations inside the park are subject to availability. If for any reason, we cannot get rooms inside of the park (it’s rare, but might happen during high seasons), we will get accommodated outside of the park (a short drive from Grutas de Tolantongo). There’s no WIFI in the park and only cash is accepted.

  If none of the room types above fits you, please contact us and we will send you a personalized quote.

• START/FINISH: We can start any time on Day 1 but must be back in Mexico City by 8 pm on Day 2.
• TRANSPORT: The type of vehicle depends on the size of the group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.
• TRANSFER: Private pick-up and drop-off in Mexico City (your accommodation, airport, or another place of your choice).
  
• PHYSICAL CONDITION: This tour involves a decent amount of walking and hiking. Therefore, travelers should have at least a moderate physical fitness condition.
• PRICING: * The price of the tour/person depends on the number of travelers and the room/tour option you choose.
• VISA: All foreign visitors, regardless of their nationality, traveling to Mexico for tourism, business, or in transit to another destination, are exempt from presenting a Mexican visa as long as they have a valid visa issued by any of the following countries: Canada, Japan, the United States of America, the United Kingdom or any of the countries comprising the Schengen Area (more info).