
Adventure Package
Rafting, RZR and the waterfall jumps at Micos
Low season price · for trips starting by October 29
The full plan
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival + RZR through the sierra
The RZR leaves from Xilitla, minutes from the hotel, so it's the only thing that fits on the day you arrive without losing the afternoon on the road. Three hours on the Miradores Route: the highest points of the sierra, Nanacatli Village and jungle as far as the eye can see.
Drive your own off-road vehicle through the humid jungle of Xilitla: cross crystal-clear rivers, plow through the mud and pick from 4 routes — the Nanacatli Village (a hamlet of giant mushroom houses), the mountain lookouts, a hidden jungle spring (with kayak) or the cloud forest of La Trinidad. Pricing is per vehicle (from $1,600 MXN), not per person.


Minas Viejas, Micos and the Siete Cascadas jump
The terraces of Minas Viejas in the morning and the seven drops of Micos in the afternoon, where you jump from one pool to the next with a rescue guide in the water. Whether you jump or not is your call at the edge: your place is held either way.
Minas Viejas unfolds its jade-colored travertine terraces that look hand-painted; the Micos Waterfalls chain turquoise pools through the tropical jungle. The ideal tour for those seeking authentic beauty, crystal-clear waters and moments of peace far from the noise.



Rafting on the Tampaón
Fourteen kilometres of Class III rapids through the Tampaón canyon, including La Tumba, the most technical rapid of the run. You set off early and are back by mid-afternoon, with the evening still ahead so nobody drives off tired.
Paddle 14 kilometers of Class III rapids on the turquoise water of the Tampaón River, flanked by towering canyon walls. We pick you up at your lodging in Ciudad Valles or Xilitla (round-trip transport), with full gear, a certified guide and a meal included that you take before or after the activity. No experience or swimming skills needed — there are routes for beginners and advanced paddlers.



Departure
Breakfast, check-out and the road home.
What's included
- 3 nights at Hotel Paraíso Encantado Xilitla, King room with a jungle view
- Breakfast on tour days
- RZR ride, 3-hour Miradores route (one vehicle for the two of you)
- Full Paraíso Escalonado tour
- The Siete Cascadas jump at Micos, with a rescue guide in the water
- Full Tampaón River rafting, Class III
- Transfers from the hotel to the start of each activity and back
- NOM-09 SECTUR certified guides
- Entrance fees to every site
- Safety gear: helmet, life jacket and paddle
- Travel insurance
- Photography and video of the trip
Not included
- Getting to Xilitla (you arrive on your own; see the 'How to get here' section)
- Lunches and dinners (breakfast is included)
- Mountain-view room (write to us and we will quote the change)
- 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:
Orquídeas 2
View: Jungle / garden
One of our most requested rooms: quiet and wrapped in the hotel's greenery.
Bromelias 1
View: Jungle / garden
A comfortable room with the jungle feel that defines Paraíso Encantado.
Lirios 2
View: Jungle / garden
A bright, welcoming space to rest after a day of tours.
Jungla
View: Mountain
A suite with a private terrace, a straight view of the mountain and an outdoor spa pool — 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: 7 h (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): 3.5 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 to 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.
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What people who've done this package sayIn their own words (Spanish).
“Aventura Extrema son tres días de tour y cada uno más fuerte que el anterior. El de llegada ya vas manejando el todoterreno por la sierra, y el último te avientas los saltos de Micos. Te deja sin palabras. Volvería sin pensarlo.”

Diego R.
Querétaro · Paquete Aventura
“Hice Aventura Extrema con amigos. Los rápidos Clase III del Tampaón nos dejaron muertos de risa y al día siguiente ya estábamos saltando las cascadas de Micos con chaleco y guía. Pide condición física, pero se puede sin experiencia previa.”

Luis M.
Guadalajara · Paquete Aventura
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per person or per couple?+
Per couple: each package's figure is the total for two people sharing a room. 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 MXN per person. A taxi of roughly $60 MXN 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 suite, 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 MXN round trip per vehicle), Tampico (from $5,000 MXN round trip per vehicle), CDMX (from $14,000 MXN 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.
How much does a trip to the Huasteca Potosina cost?+
An all-inclusive package with hotel starts at $8,299 MXN per couple for 3 days and 2 nights, with lodging, tours, entrance fees, certified guides and breakfasts included. The longest one, 5 days and 4 nights, costs $15,700 MXN per couple. In between sit the rest: Gran Huasteca Package (4 days / 3 nights, $11,690 MXN per couple), Adventure Package (4 days / 3 nights, $12,990 MXN per couple). If you only want tours and no lodging, single-day tours run from $900 to $1,850 MXN per person. On top of that you pay your own travel to Xilitla, lunches and dinners, which are not included.
How many days do I need for the Huasteca Potosina?+
It depends on how much you want to see. These are the packages: Huasteca Immersion (3 days / 2 nights, $8,299 MXN per couple): The highest waterfall and the strangest garden, in three days; Gran Huasteca Package (4 days / 3 nights, $11,690 MXN per couple): The three unmissable routes of the region, in one trip; Adventure Package (4 days / 3 nights, $12,990 MXN per couple): Rafting, RZR and the waterfall jumps at Micos; Huasteca Odyssey (5 days / 4 nights, $15,700 MXN per couple): Four tour days without repeating a single place. The shortest is 3 days and 2 nights, the longest 5 days and 4 nights, and none goes below 3 days because the day you arrive already comes with a guided outing of its own. In every one of them you sleep at the same hotel in Xilitla, so you unpack once, however long the trip is.
Can I bring children? How much do they pay?+
Yes. The published package price covers two adults; from the third person on, we add what that person actually uses — a bed and a ticket for each tour. Children aged 6 to 10 pay 70% of each tour ticket and under-6s pay 50%, worked out automatically when you book. Up to 4 people sleep in one room; from the fifth on a second room is needed. Groups of more than 12 people we quote by hand on WhatsApp.
Can I change the dates of my package?+
Date changes are arranged on WhatsApp, and it helps to tell us as soon as you know: a package also holds hotel rooms, so its change and cancellation terms are the hotel's own and we confirm them to you in writing when you book. The policy published on this site covers the one-day tours: cancel 48 hours or more before and you get 100% of what you paid back; between 48 and 24 hours we keep 50%; with less than 24 hours there is no refund, but you can reschedule once at no extra cost within the following 12 months. If we are the ones who cancel — a storm, a weather alert or a site closure — you choose between a 100% refund and rescheduling free of charge. The exception is Eden in the Garden, which has its own policy, published on its page.
What is the difference between a package and buying the tours separately?+
A package puts into a single booking the same guided tours we sell individually, the nights at Hotel Paraíso Encantado in Xilitla, buffet breakfast on tour days and an itinerary already laid out day by day so the tours don't clash, plus one person coordinating the whole trip. Buying separately, you book and pay for each tour on its own and arrange the hotel yourself, which gives you more freedom over the dates. If you want the two figures side by side for your dates, message us on WhatsApp and we'll do both sums.
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