Adventure Package
The best duo in the region
The full plan
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival + El Meco Waterfalls
If you arrive in Xilitla on the morning bus (~6:30 AM), we give you your room early to rest and that same day we start with the turquoise waterfalls of El Naranjo — a gentle, spectacular first day.
Explore the turquoise pools of El Meco Waterfall, climb to the panoramic lookout for a breathtaking perspective, and close the day before the imposing El Salto Waterfall. The most photogenic and accessible tour in the whole region.
Tamul Expedition
The fullest day of adventure: rested now, we set off early to make the most of the light and the river's flow — the lookout over the Sótano de las Huahuas, Tamul Waterfall by boat and the Water Cave.
Paddle by canoe through the Tampaón Canyon to Tamul Waterfall — the tallest in Mexico — peer into the immense abyss of the Sótano de las Huahuas, and finish by diving into the underground magic of the Water Cave. A day that redefines what nature can offer you.
Departure
Check out and head home with the Huasteca fresh in your memory. The buffet breakfast is included on tour days only.
What's included
- 2 nights at Hotel Paraíso Encantado Xilitla
- Buffet breakfast on tour days
- Full Tamul Expedition tour
- Full El Meco Waterfalls tour
- Transport from the hotel to the start of each tour and back
- NOM-09 SECTUR certified guides
- Entrance to every attraction
- Safety equipment
- Travel insurance
- Tour photography
Not included
- Travel to Xilitla itself (you get there on your own — see the 'How to get here' section)
- Lunches and dinners (breakfasts excepted)
- Supplement for the Jungla room with mountain view (+$400/night)
- Tips and personal expenses
Where you'll stay
Hotel Paraíso Encantado, Xilitla
Minutes from Edward James's Surrealist Garden, surrounded by nature and with breakfasts of regional dishes. These are the rooms available for your package:
IncludedOrquídeas 2
View: Jungle / garden
One of our most requested rooms: quiet and wrapped in the hotel's greenery.
IncludedBromelias 1
View: Jungle / garden
A comfortable room with the jungle feel that defines Paraíso Encantado.
IncludedLirios 2
View: Jungle / garden
A bright, welcoming space to rest after a day of tours.
+$400/nightJungla
View: Mountain
A room looking straight out at the mountain — the favorite for waking up to the sierra.
The jungle-view rooms are included in the price. The Jungla room, with a mountain view, carries a supplement of $400 MXN per night.
How to get here
Trip logistics
Public transport times and fares are approximate and change with the season — confirm them when you book.
By car
- From Mexico City: ~5.5 hours (about 339 km).
- From the city of San Luis Potosí: ~5 hours.
- The approach to Xilitla is a mountain road with tight bends and fog: we recommend driving in daylight, slowly and with a full tank.
By plane
- The most practical airport is Tampico (TAM): ~2.5 h to Xilitla and ~2 h to Ciudad Valles.
- Alternatives: San Luis Potosí (~5 h), Querétaro (via Jalpan) or Mexico City / AIFA (further away).
- From the airport it's best to rent a car or take a private transfer, since the buses leave from city terminals, not the airport.
By bus
- From Mexico City there's an overnight departure from the Terminal Central del Norte at around 10:15 PM (Servicios Coordinados, Transportes Frontera and ETN).
- It reaches Xilitla in the morning (about 6:30 AM); the trip takes ~9–10 h. Fares are roughly $520–$900 MXN per person.
- If you arrive on that morning bus, we can start the first tour that same day.
Once you're in the area
Once you're in the area, our transport takes you from the hotel to the start of each tour and back. For reference: Xilitla is ~40 min from Aquismón and ~1 h from Ciudad Valles; Ciudad Valles is ~50 min from Tamasopo.
Book your Adventure Package
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What you'd pay separately
✓ You save $4,400 MXN
Price per couple. Groups and extra people are quoted separately.
What people who've done this package sayIn their own words (Spanish).
“El Paquete Aventura superó todas mis expectativas. La Expedición Tamul al amanecer es algo que nunca voy a olvidar — ver los pericos salir del sótano con mis propios ojos fue mágico. El hotel es perfecto, y los guías saben exactamente cuándo llegar a cada lugar para la mejor luz.”
Claudia M.
CDMX · Paquete Aventura
“Viajamos con dos niños de 8 y 11 años con el Paquete Aventura. Todo perfectamente coordinado — los guías pacientes y el ritmo ideal para los niños. Las Cascadas del Meco los dejó boquiabiertos. El hotel los trató como reyes.”
La familia Herrera
Monterrey · Paquete Aventura
“El Paquete Aventura es el balance perfecto: dos días, los dos tours más impresionantes y sin sentir prisa. Ver la Cascada de Tamul de cerca te deja sin palabras. Volvería sin pensarlo.”
Diego R.
Querétaro · Paquete Aventura
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per person or per couple?+
Package prices are per couple (2 people). For groups, families or extra people we put together a quote tailored to you — message us on WhatsApp.
How do I get to Xilitla?+
You can come by car, by plane (Tampico is the most practical airport) or on the overnight bus from Mexico City (Terminal Norte, ~10:15 PM, arriving ~6:30 AM). The 'How to get here' section above explains each option in detail.
How do I get to Xilitla from Mexico City?+
The most practical way is the overnight bus from the Terminal Central del Norte (~10:15 PM, Servicios Coordinados / ETN), which reaches Xilitla around 6:30 AM for about $650 per person. A taxi of roughly $60 drops you at the hotel in 7 minutes. Since you arrive at dawn, we give you your room early so you can rest, and your first tour starts that same day: you don't lose Day 1.
Can I choose my room?+
Yes. Hotel Paraíso Encantado has several rooms (Orquídeas, Bromelias, Lirios and Jungla). The jungle-view rooms are included in the price; the Jungla room, with a mountain view, carries a supplement of $400 MXN per night.
Does the price include getting to Xilitla?+
It isn't included, but we do arrange it separately: we offer private transfers from San Luis Potosí (from $6,000 round trip per vehicle), Tampico (from $5,000 round trip per vehicle), CDMX (from $14,000 round trip per vehicle). The package price does cover transport from the hotel to the start of each tour and back. If you'd rather make your own way, the 'How to get here' section lists the car, plane and bus options.
How do you confirm availability?+
When you send us your enquiry on WhatsApp we check hotel availability and dates in real time. We reply in under 1 hour, and you don't need to pay anything up front to hold your dates.
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