What better way to discover Mexico's heartland than on horseback?
This perfect trip for equine fanciers offers a taste of adventure, history, and culture among the rolling hills north of Guadalajara. The six-day package includes lots of riding (of course), as well as close up encounters with Mexican culture. Tequila, anyone?
You'll stay at Hacienda Sepulveda, a Mexico Boutique Hotel that combines rustic charm with modern amenities. Many rooms have large shutters which open onto serene gardens, where an occasional rooster struts his stuff. At night, staff will make sure a fire is lit in your room so you fall asleep cozy and warm.
When you aren't riding through tall grasses and cactus-studded landscape marveling at the beauty of this alluring country, you'll tour Rancho San Cayetano, a working hacienda that offers an equine therapy program, and La Labor, a hacienda owned by Don Jesus Varga, whose tack room overflows with elegantly embroidered saddles, bridles, chaps, and sombreros.
You'll also spend a day in the Colonial town of Lagos de Moreno, where antique stores-and bargains-abound. A bootmaker's shop down a side street sells locally made riding boots for $35.
So capture the true spirit of Mexico's heritage, grab your horse and giddy-up.
For more information, visit Hacienda Sepulveda or email jaserrano@haciendasepulveda.com.mx. The 6-day package (5 nights) is $1350.
Photo courtesy of Hacienda Sepulveda
