Silver Route Horse Trail®

2024 – Day to day, Itinerary Description.

Discover why this Horse Travel plan, received the,
National Tourism Award,
granted by the Secretary of Tourism of Mexico.

The Silver Route Horse Trail, we are still using new, higher-class accommodations at three of our overnight spots. 4* and 5* star hotels, with first class services and recognized for their excellent service and wonderful facilities.

Likewise, in some of the route paths, we have made a new outline of the route that allows participants, to discover sites of great historical, natural and cultural value. This is a travel plan, which is continually reinventing itself so that participants can discover the best version of the Ruta de la Plata, every time.

Day 1 beginning of the program / Rancho Colomitos 

Riders will be greeted at 17:00 hrs. at the meeting point near Guanajuato city, at traditional Mexican ranch.

Rancho Colomitos CLUB DEL CABALLO

36264 La Trinidad, Gto.

(google maps) WP8R+C7 La Trinidad, Guanajuato

Upon arrival to the Ranch. the riders will have the opportunity to meet the rest of our staff, and get to know about the journey’s details and explanation. All this will occur during the reception, with a delicious welcome cocktail on the terrace of the ranch.

A welcome dinner is organized at the Ranch, where a Ranchero barbecue will be prepared by our cooks, enlivened by soft Mexican music and the light of our terrace campfire.
We will enjoy tonight’s accommodation in a glamorous camp

Accommodation: Glamping at Rancho Colomitos or similar

Day 1 :> Meals included: Welcome dinner Drinks: Welcome Cocktail, Soft drinks and drinking water.

Day 2 Colomitos – Guanajuato City 

After a delicious breakfast at the Ranch, horses are waiting for us, then after an appropriate allocation of horses to riders, we will start our adventure from Colomitos to Peñafiel, a ride along through rural communities in the area, until reaching the foothills of the Montecillo mountains, where we start to ascend from 1,900 m.a.s.l. towards the old Cardones hacienda at 2,236 m.a.s.l., crossing landscapes of changing nature with elements of the semi-desert and the majesty of the central mountain range.

We will have the opportunity to observe several ancient ruins of mines and haciendas over hundreds of years old, as Santo Niño, nestled in the mountains from the times of the Spanish colony. We will cross the “Cardo River” and we can, if we wish, swim in its natural rettery of filtered water coming from the sacred mountain spring water. An small natural pool in the middle of the desert.

A day of amazing landscapes with stunning natural scenarios that remind us, the western films of Clint Eastwood, Jhon Wayne & Gary Cooper. REAL MEXICO!!

Riding all the way up the mountains until we reach, the ancient remains of the Cardones Hacienda and its Lienzo Charro (Mexican horse Arena) at Peñafiel.

Our horses will remain there for the night, and we will be transferred to the hotel located in the heart of Guanajuato’s historic center, having the chance to see “La Presa de la Olla” A beautiful and ancient dam, which is accessible through a beautiful passage built from the viceregal era.

Guanajuato, a colonial city with beautiful buildings, that contain the elements from the two main cultures that created the city, ~ indigenous and Hispanic~, and marking the source of our Mexican nation, conserves its architectural features and environment. Protected by its inhabitants and government, state and municipal, Guanajuato was declared by UNESCO as the “Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines” in December 1988.

“Today Guanajuato it is considered the most beautiful colonial city of Mexico”.

Dinner will be taken right in the garden of the Union, where every night, regional music groups, like Mariachis, bands or trios delight walkers with “Rancheras” traditional era songs, in the dim light of the place which revokes us the past time and creates a magical atmosphere.

Route: 21 Kilometers	Topography: Flat & Mountainous
Accommodation: Hotel Posada Santa Fe ****or similar	Day 2 :> All meals included Drinks: Soft drinks and drinking water

Day 3 Guanajuato – Santa Rosa 

After a delicious breakfast, we will be transferred to place where horses are, so we can start our adventure from the old silver mine towards the Village of Santa Rosa, located in the heart of the central highlands. At 2,850 meters height, this will be a beautiful day through the old royal road, used 500 years ago during the Spanish colonial times to transport minerals, mainly gold and silver.

Today, during our trip, we will pass by old gold and silver mines, as well as the beautiful rural communities Peñafiel, Monte San Nicolas, Peregrina and Santa Rosa. We will have the chance to see, The Christ of the Cubilete, which is located on cubilete mountain and its considered as the geographic center of Mexico.

In the afternoon, we will enjoy a delicious cocktail and tequila tasting at the mountain retreat terrace by the fire place, accompanied by soft Mexican music, in order to complete the day journey.

By the evening we will enjoy a rich typical Mexican cuisine dinner, which for its originality and various flavors, colors, smells and textures, is proudly recognized by UNESCO as intangible and oral heritage of humanity.

Route: 27 Kilometers	Topography: Mountainous
Accommodation: Mountain retreat	Day 3 :> All meals included Drinks: Tequila tasting, soft drinks and drinking water

* Lunch at Santa Rosa Village

Day 4 Santa Rosa – Dolores Hidalgo 

After our breakfast in the mountain retreat, we prepare ourselves for this day through the central highlands. It is the most bio-diversified area of the state, full of big mountains, with oak, pine and arbutus forests. We will be followed during the journey by bird sounds, and surrounded by majestic and changing natural environments, with amazing views from the area with the huge mountains one hand, and the semi-desert area on the other, having the opportunity to see some coyote, puma and raccoon footprints on the path, until we get to our next destination:
the old hacienda stables, Our horses will remain there for the night, and we will be transferred to the hotel located in the heart of the historical city of Dolores Hidalgo.

Route: 37 Kilometers	Topography: Mountainous
Accommodation: Hotel Hidalgo 4**** or similar	Day 4 > All meals included Drinks: Soft drinks and drinking water

Day 5 Riding Through Dolores Hidalgo

This day we will have the wonderful fortune of going on horseback, one of the most important historical cities of Mexico, known as the “Cradle of Mexican Independence“, since his parish’s court witnessed the famous cry for freedom (Grito de Libertad), which was the initial call to take up arms against the colonial regime and the Spanish crown. It was initiated by Priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, at daybreak, on September 16^th, 1810. We will make a brief tour on our horses, from the historic center, visiting some of the most emblematic buildings from the war for independence of Mexico.

By the evening we will have the opportunity to visit the “Wine Museum”, enter to a “Real Mexican Cantina” or just walk around and visit stores with a great variety of local handicrafts, and later that day we will enjoy our Dinner in a typical and unique Mexican restaurant, located in the main garden. It is an old house dating back from the eighteenth century and known for serving delicious traditional dishes, lit by fireflies flitting through the gardens and the fresh scent flowers. We will enjoy the culinary arts of the area, mainly based on natural products, which by its simplicity excites the senses.

Route: 12 Kilometers	Topography: Flat
Accommodation: Hotel Hidalgo 4**** or similar	Day 5 > Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch /*Dinner is not included Drinks: Soft drinks and drinking water

Day 6 Dolores Hidalgo – Atotonilco 

In the morning after enjoying a delicious breakfast, accompanied by a typical Mexican coffee named “café de la olla”, we will continue our journey on horseback and our adventure to the town of Atotonilco, passing through the Cactus Valley and the historic hacienda “La Erre”, interesting property which played an important role during the war for independence of Mexico.

We will enjoy a picnic for lunch, in the picturesque town on the outskirts of the old chapel of Barron community. We will then go up until Atotonilco where we’ll be able to see the imposing walls from the eighteenth century Church, with living shrine, where religious practices are still happening. This invaluable architectural treasure is known as the Sistine Chapel of Mexico, and is composed of a nave, sacristy and over 6 adjoining chapels and several dressing rooms. The place is illustrated with murals and easel paintings, altars and sculptures stews . This majestic shrine is declared by UNESCO as world heritage site.

Route: 27 Kilometers	Topography: Flat
Accommodation: Nirvana Hotel & Spa 5**** or similar	Day 6 > All meals included Drinks: Soft drinks and drinking water

Day 7 Atotonilco – San Miguel de Allende 

In the morning, after enjoying a pleasant breakfast served by the pool, we will get ready to go on our adventure, on our way to the closest point to San Miguel de Allende.

Today, we will be riding along the old roads that were used 200 years ago during the War of Independence and the Mexican Revolution. Going through traditional Mexican landscape, and discovering the Indian Chapels.

We will witness the syncretistic religiosity of our indigenous groups who left in these temples, calvaries and chapels along the shore of “Laja River”, testimony of their beliefs, lets discover while we ride our horses the land of coyote, opossum, huizache and mesquite, the territory pre-Columbian tribes.

Unique landscapes that combine semi-desert, with wetlands, it will turn as an authentic and very interesting journey, definitely a day full of rural life, with a marvelous tranquility, allowing us to enjoy every horse step, to reach our next destination, the cosmopolitan San Miguel de Allende. (World Heritage Site/ UNESCO)
Our accommodation, just a few steps away from the main tourist attractions, museums, restaurants and bars.

Route: 23 Kilometers	Topography: Flat
Accommodation: Hotel Acuarelaor similar	Day 7 > All meals included Drinks: Soft drinks and drinking water

Day 8 San Miguel de Allende – End of program 

It is time to leave our horse behind and discover by foot, San Miguel de Allende, known for its rich traditions, in which all year long events and festivals play an important role, San Miguel is a town full of magic and mysticism which preserves ancient traditions and which can’t be found anywhere else. It is a place full of culture and art, considered as a stage for different traditions and customs that occur in this magical place.

It is inscribed by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Titled “fortified town of San Miguel and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco”, this distinction by UNESCO was awarded because of its cultural and architectural contribution to Mexican Baroque style and its importance in the struggle for Independence of Mexico towards Spain.

The riders will have the opportunity to explore by themselves this historic city founded back in 1542, and that has become a cosmopolitan and attractive destination for tourist’s upper class, from Mexico’s and abroad.

	Day 8 > Breakfast included

IMPORTANT NOTE: This itinerary is informative about the expedition and in most cases is identical to the trip, however it is subject to route changes without prior notice.

Included:

Transfers as indicated in the program Trained horse for all levels Saddle, and all equestrian equipment needed Specialized guides & Support Staff Support vehicle for luggage transfer Meals as indicated in the program 7 nights lodging at indicated or similar hotels, shared occupation Welcome and Farewell Cocktail. Drinks: Soft drinks, drinking water and “Aguas frescas” (Spanish for “cool waters”, or literally “fresh waters”) are light non-alcoholic beverages made from one or more fruits, cereals, flowers, or seeds blended with sugar and water. They are popular in Mexico, Central America, and parts of the United States such as the Southwest. Some of the more common flavors include; orange, lemon, tamarind, hibiscus, and horchata. Cocktail and tequila tasting, day 3 of the program Saddlebags for personal equipment Indian mat to rest during the days on horseback Cater of Dietary restrictions (this service has to be requested when booking) Customer service call center throughout the program Certificate of the expedition

Not included:

Transfer in & out from the airport (due to local government regulations) – Group: *private transfer ( up to 8 people )approximately $ 95 each way. -Taxi to the meeting place (from 1 up to 4 people) approximately $ 65 each way Payable on site. Museum or any additional attractions entrances fees CowBoy Bar service (This has to be requested previous to the trip with an extra charge) Spa Services Supplementary single occupancy in accommodation at the hotels (subject to availability) Travel insurance (Any rider participating in a riding holiday should be insured. Most Mexican insurers do not cover any accidents related to horse riding. Find out directly with your local insurance company what they can offer in this regard) Airplane ticket Phone calls & Internet Laundry Services Service Tip´s Alcoholic beverages other than the ones mentioned in the program Private Transfer out of the program. Itinerary changes by the customer. Changes made by the costumer to the predisposed food menu.

Sales conditions:

Price: $ 2,995.00 usd Payments must be made directly to our bank account. For booking requires a deposit of 30% Requests for special diets must be requested at time of booking your trip. All participants must have protection insurance in the event of an accident or trip cancellation Accommodation is based on multiple occupancy; single occupancy causes an additional supplement cost of $495.00 Youth 14 to 18 years old, are accepted only with a responsive letter signed from their parents CowBoy Bar service must be requested at the time of booking your trip. Only adults over 18 years’ old Only when we have received the full payment riders will be allowed to participate at the ride.