Gran Huasteca Package
You see it all — the whole Huasteca
The full plan
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival + Surrealist Route (Edward James)
If you arrive in Xilitla on the morning bus (~6:30 AM), we start that same day with Las Pozas, minutes from the hotel.
The world's most enigmatic sculpture garden, the crystal-clear waters of the Huichihuayán Spring, the living shadows of the Quilas Cave and the colonial architecture of the Castillo de la Salud. Culture and nature fused into one extraordinary day.
Tamul Expedition
The lookout over the Sótano de las Huahuas, Tamul Waterfall by rowing 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.
El Meco Waterfalls
The turquoise waterfalls of El Naranjo, lookouts and pools to swim in.
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.
Water Route, Puente de Dios
The arch of light at Puente de Dios in Tamasopo, the hacienda and seven waterfalls.
Pass through the natural cave of Puente de Dios with the river flowing at your feet, explore the Los Gómez Hacienda and descend the Seven Waterfalls in sequence. The crystal-clear pools of Tamasopo await anyone who wants to extend the adventure.
Departure
Check out and head home with the whole Huasteca fresh in your memory. The buffet breakfast is included on tour days only.
What's included
- 4 nights at Hotel Paraíso Encantado Xilitla
- Buffet breakfast on tour days
- 4 full tours (Edward James, Tamul Expedition, El Meco Waterfalls and the Water Route at Puente de Dios)
- 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
- Photos and video of every tour
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.
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What you'd pay separately
✓ You save $7,200 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 Gran Huasteca es otro nivel. Cuatro días seguidos de tours sin repetir un solo lugar: Las Pozas, los sótanos, Tamul, las Cascadas del Meco y el Puente de Dios. Terminamos agotadas y felices. Si vas a ir, ve por este.”
Andrea & Sofía
Monterrey · Paquete Gran Huasteca
“Veníamos con la duda de si 5 días eran demasiado y nos quedamos cortos. El Gran Huasteca te deja vivir la Huasteca completa, con calma y durmiendo siempre en el mismo hotel. La organización, impecable.”
Familia Vázquez
CDMX · Paquete Gran Huasteca
“Hice el Gran Huasteca con amigos. Cada día un escenario distinto y los guías sabían exactamente a qué hora llegar a cada sitio. El último día, el arco de luz del Puente de Dios, fue el cierre perfecto.”
Luis M.
Guadalajara · Paquete Gran Huasteca
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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