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Overview

The state of Tlaxcala is identified with its great bullfighting tradition for a panoramic tour of the Jorge Aguilar Bullring "El Ranchero". It is one of the most beautiful in the country thanks to the tower of the Cathedral, this jewel of Tlaxcaltecan bullfighting. We will visit a Rancho Pulquero where we will make a tour of the Magueyera with explanation and demonstration of the different varieties of maguey capason and extraction of aguamiel. In the evening we will adventure through a walk in the magic forest of Nanacamilpa in which every year an incredible natural phenomenon will be presented in which miles of fireflies in the dark night in an incredible light show.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Near to to Revolution Monument, behind Barceló Reforma hotel, in front of ISSSTE building.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Tlaxcala

Arrival to the Tlaxcala center where we will visit the Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion Cathedral, considered one of the oldest and most beautiful for being unique in its kind, for having its bell tower separated from the convent complex and preserving inside a coffered ceiling in Mudejar style. The state of Tlaxcala is identified by its great bullfighting tradition, so we will take a panoramic tour of the Jorge Aguilar -El Ranchero Bullring. It is considered one of the most beautiful in the country thanks to the tower of the Cathedral that escorts this jewel of Tlaxcala bullfighting.

Duration: 180 mins

2. Rancho Magueyero San Isidro Ruta Del Pulque

Duration: 90 mins

3. Villas Del Bosque Santa Elena

In the evening we will venture on a hike to the magical forest of Nanacamilpa where every year an incredible natural phenomenon occurs in which thousands of fireflies turn the night darkness into a spectacle of lights. Every year, fireflies visit the municipalities of Nanacamilpa to reproduce because this area of more than 200 hectares offers ideal humidity and feeding conditions for fireflies. Admission to the Sanctuary of the Fireflies (consider USD 28.00 in cash)

Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Traveler's insurance on board the unit

Transportation by van departing from Mexico City.

Sighting of fireflies and walk through the forest

Bilingual (Spanish and English) speaking group coordinator.

Visit downtown Tlaxcala and panoramic tour of the Plaza de Toros (Bull Ring)

Exclusion

Tips

Lunch

Admission to Sanctuary of the Fireflies.

Admission to the Pulque Ranch: +12USD

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

IMPORTANT NOTE: The sighting of fireflies is a natural phenomenon which depends on climatic factors and other factors in which humans have no influence. If there is a full moon, it is difficult to appreciate their appearance

Recommendations: Wear hiking boots, come well wrapped (If possible bring another change of clothes), bring a raincoat - access with umbrellas is prohibited

Indispensable: This tour is not available for pregnant women, hypertensive, diabetic, with heart or lung problems, suffering from any physical or motor disability, liver disease, nervous or with any injury to bones and joints in general

Participation is suggested for children over 05 years old and young adults with good health and physical condition to walk for long periods of time in different elevated terrain

Clients should be aware that this is a tour where there is a lot of walking, since in the Sanctuary there is a night walk in the forest (dirt road) of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours approximately.

No flash, not lamps, etc.

Profesional cam need to be registered and authorized by the Center (extra charge in cash)

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