Real del Monte & Basaltic Prisms Tour from Mexico City

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Explore the magic of Hidalgo on this day trip from Mexico City. You'll be marveled by the stunning formations of the Basaltic Prisms, enjoy the views of the Peña del Aire, and discover the mining and gastronomic legacy of its Magical Towns.

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Minibus transport.
English speaking guide.
Entry fees to places visited.

Not included

Lunch.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel

Reviews of our customers

9.3

Exceptional 372 Travelers·37 reviews

September 20, 2026
Lindsey Parnas
Ciudad De México, Mexico
We really enjoyed it, but I think the tour in Real del Monte was longer than the other activities and a little less interesting. However, the guide wa...
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November 14, 2025
Hector Torres
Mexico
Our guide is very good, friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. The only negative point is the published schedule of the activity, as it says to end at...
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December 20, 2025
Eduardo
Guadalajara, Mexico
The guide was very friendly, helpful, and polite. He was always available, providing information about the activity or tour.
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October 8, 2024
Laura Camila
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
We loved visiting the Basaltic Prisms! It really was a great experience! Even though it was very cold and rainy a bit, we had a great time. Ulises is ...
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March 12, 2023
Neill
London, United Kingdom
Ulises, was not only a great guide but great company! The day ran really smoothly and was very well paced. He was very aware and attentive to our ne...
As a couple
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February 14, 2023
Edith
France
The visit to the "magical villages" like Real del Monte and Huasca de Ocampo is simply magical. The site of the basalt prisms is impressive. The visit...
As a couple
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August 17, 2025
Anónimo
Cdmx, Mexico
Very beautiful places worth visiting. Our guide, Ulises, was very attentive, allowing us to take our own pace, and explaining everything with great pa...
Traveling solo
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February 28, 2025
Honorio
Orizaba, Mexico
Excellent in every way, great availability and attention from the guide
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February 19, 2025
Francisco Javier
San José, Costa Rica
Carlos was an excellent guide. There was a roadblock and Carlos was able to make adjustments to take us to other alternative locations which were exce...
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January 24, 2025
Wagner
San José, Costa Rica
Our Guide Carlos is the best, very helpful, knowledgeable and provides personalized service.
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Real del Monte & Basaltic Prisms Tour

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the entrance to the Hotel Sheraton María Isabel and depart from Mexico City, heading toward the state of Hidalgo.

Our first stop will be at Mexico's first Pueblo Mágico: Huasca de Ocampo, where we will take a short stroll through its colonial buildings, cobblestone streets, and the Iglesia de Juan el Bautista.

Next, we'll head to the Peña del Aire; its prime location, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, and its unique biodiversity within the Barranca de Metztitlán make it one of the most impressive highlights of our tour.

Afterward, we'll head to the Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla, hexagonal rock formations that reach up to 98 ft (30 m) in height. As if that weren't enough, the landscape is completed by four waterfalls fed by the San Antonio Dam. It's a truly unique sight!

We'll continue the tour to the Mina Acosta in the magical town of Real del Monte, where we'll explain how the mine operates and learn about the entire metal extraction process in the area and how this helped develop the mining region.

Finally, we'll sample a delicious paste. Did you know this is a symbol of Hidalgo's cuisine? We'll try it together!

Finally, we'll return to the starting point, where we’ll say goodbye after a total of 12 hours.

9.3

Exceptional 372 Travelers·37 reviews

September 20, 2026
Lindsey Parnas
Ciudad De México, Mexico
We really enjoyed it, but I think the tour in Real del Monte was longer than the other activities and a little less interesting. However, the guide wa...
Is this useful?
November 14, 2025
Hector Torres
Mexico
Our guide is very good, friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. The only negative point is the published schedule of the activity, as it says to end at...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 20, 2025
Eduardo
Guadalajara, Mexico
The guide was very friendly, helpful, and polite. He was always available, providing information about the activity or tour.
Is this useful?
October 8, 2024
Laura Camila
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
We loved visiting the Basaltic Prisms! It really was a great experience! Even though it was very cold and rainy a bit, we had a great time. Ulises is ...
Is this useful?
March 12, 2023
Neill
London, United Kingdom
Ulises, was not only a great guide but great company! The day ran really smoothly and was very well paced. He was very aware and attentive to our ne...
As a couple
Is this useful?
February 14, 2023
Edith
France
The visit to the "magical villages" like Real del Monte and Huasca de Ocampo is simply magical. The site of the basalt prisms is impressive. The visit...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 17, 2025
Anónimo
Cdmx, Mexico
Very beautiful places worth visiting. Our guide, Ulises, was very attentive, allowing us to take our own pace, and explaining everything with great pa...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
February 28, 2025
Honorio
Orizaba, Mexico
Excellent in every way, great availability and attention from the guide
Is this useful?
February 19, 2025
Francisco Javier
San José, Costa Rica
Carlos was an excellent guide. There was a roadblock and Carlos was able to make adjustments to take us to other alternative locations which were exce...
Is this useful?
January 24, 2025
Wagner
San José, Costa Rica
Our Guide Carlos is the best, very helpful, knowledgeable and provides personalized service.
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Real del Monte & Basaltic Prisms Tour

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the entrance to the Hotel Sheraton María Isabel and depart from Mexico City, heading toward the state of Hidalgo.

Finally, we'll sample a delicious paste. Did you know this is a symbol of Hidalgo's cuisine? We'll try it together!

Finally, we'll return to the starting point, where we’ll say goodbye after a total of 12 hours.

Real del Monte & Basaltic Prisms Tour