Horseback Riding in Mexico
LA FIESTA CAVALCADE |
La Fiesta Cavalcade offers a perfect combination of morning trailriding and afternoon cooking classes. A variety of typical Mexican dishes from different regions of the country will be presented with an emphasis on the fresh produce from local markets.
The morning rides explore the beautiful countryside around Valle de Bravo, just 2.5 hours southwest of Mexico City. Valle de Bravo is a picturesque colonial town with traditional narrow cobblestone streets, houses with red tiled roofs and colorful flower boxes on the balconies. The town is situated on the banks of a beautiful lake of the same name and has a fascinating handicraft market, making Valle de Bravo a popular weekend destination. The riding trails climb into the surrounding mountains with panoramic views of the valley and lake below, thick pine and fir forests, Mexican villages and open farmland with fields of crops and colorful flowers.
Watch our Mexico horseback riding video to see this wonderful place.
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| Itinerary |
| Day 1: | Sunday
Meet in the lobby of the Hotel Marriott Reforma at 5PM for the drive 2 ˝ hours to Valle de Bravo, passing near El Nevado, a snowcapped volcano that stands high above the rolling hills. Meet your hosts, Pepe and Lucia at Finca Enyhe, their beautiful home with lovely gardens, riding ring and scenic view of Valle de Bravo. After arrival at the finca, register and settle into your room. Dinner will be served tonight at 7:30PM and each evening thereafter, after the cooking classes. Afterwards you will discuss what is planned for the week. |
| Day 2: | Monday
Finca Enyhe – El Castellano
Breakfast each day will be at 7:30AM. After careful selection of mounts and tack, familiarize yourself with your horse in the outdoor ring. Begin the 3 hour ride to El Castellano riding out of town on a very quiet cobble street and on trails through forests and agricultural valleys. Return to Finca Enyhe for lunch served outside on the terrace at 12:30PM. Cooking lessons start at 2:30PM and will last for 4-5 hours, continuing for the next four afternoons.
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| Day 3: | Tuesday
Finca Enyhe – Rancho Santa Rosa
Be ready to ride at 8:30AM to begin the 3 hour ride to “Rancho Santa Rosa”, one of the most beautiful and largest ranch properties in the area. Ride by the numerous horse paddocks with mares and foals or catch a glimpse of the training of jumping horses. Back at the finca enjoy another wonderful lunch served outside. Dinner at the finca.
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| Day 4: | Wednesday
Explore the surrounding forests, farmlands, meadows and valleys of Valle de Bravo on another 3 hour ride. Lunch is served back at the finca at 12:30 PM. Dinner at the finca. |
| Day 5: | Thursday
Mount up at 8:30AM for a ride around the scenic area of Valle de Bravo returning for lunch on the finca’s beautiful terrace, then one last afternoon spent in Lucia’s colourful kitchen. |
| Day 6: | Friday
Enjoy a final ride through the surrounding area and marvel at the different microclimates you have ridden through during the week. Return to the finca for a sumptuous lunch. Free afternoon. An optional boat ride on Valle de Bravo lake can be arranged. Enjoy the farewell dinner in a restaurant in town (at your own expense). |
| Day 7: | Saturday
Meet half hour earlier than usual for breakfast, at 8:00AM. Begin the drive back to Mexico City arriving at the International Airport by 12:00 noon. |
| THIS ITINERARY IS FLEXIBLE. CHANGES MAY OCCUR DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. |
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| Pricing and Dates |
| Meeting Point | Mexico City |
| Length of Ride | 7 days, 6 nights and 5 days riding. |
| Riding Ability | Intermediate Novice |
| Group Size | Minimum-4 Maximum-6 |
| Riding Per Day | 3 hours |
| Pace | slow to moderate |
| Tack | English, Western, Mexican Charro |
| Horses | Thoroughbred, Quarterhorse, Trakhener, Criollo cross |
| Weight Limit | 200 lbs |
| 2010 Dates | March 28 - Apr 03, May 23-29, Oct 31 - Nov 06 |
| 2010 Price | $ 2,265 |
| Single Supplement | $ 500 |
| 2011 Dates | March 27 - April 2, May 22-29, Oct 23-29 |
| 2011 Price | $ 2,265
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| Single Supplement | $ 500 |
| Additional Information | includes 4 days with 4-5 hours of cooking lessons |
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