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Sample Itinerary - the sequence of the haciendas may change from week to week.

Day 1:   You will be met at the airport in Leon International Airport (BJX) and transferred to the Hacienda Sepulveda Boutique Hotel, located 6 km from the city of Lagos de Moreno, a beautiful colonial town, has just been declared UNESCO Heritage site. Check in in the hotel a fresh welcome cocktail margarita will be waiting for you, After settling in, its time to meet the horses! Alfredo, who is in charge of the stable, and Jorge our professional guide, will recommend a great horse to match your skill level, but of course, the riders can decide which horse they want to ride. Choose your horse and familiarize your self with him on a short, 2 hour ride through the hacienda’s fields. After freshening up, meet for a special welcome dinner in Mamalena´s restaurant. Overnight in a Master suite in the hacienda Sepúlveda, upon availability could be a Master Suite with Jacuzzi.



Day 2: Breakfast in Mamalena restaurant, of fresh eggs and delicious fruit, head to the stables for a our first ride, today we will ride to Hacienda San Cayetano. Cross the Camino Real and take a trail that leads through a village called Chipinque. Wind through a whole new world of thickly grown cactus fields and appreciate the magnificent natural beauty of the area. Jorge leads the way to trails hidden from the rest of the world so we can ride where nobody has ever ridden before! We will enter San Cayateno´s ranch in the Potrero of las Palmas, where we will be able to see semi arid desert Palms, and also its a place where we can canter. We will continue Riding through the beautiful canyon called La Cañada/Canyon de los Alcazar and encounter a heard of cows. Jorge may take this opportunity to demonstrate how to rope a cow. Spend some time riding in the canyon with the cows, ask Jorge if you can practice roping one yourself! Head back to San Cayetano for lunch. Back at San Cayetano, the owners Pita and Juan are waiting for us and the table is already set for a magnificent Mexican meal! After lunch, jump back in the saddle and head home to the comfort of Hacienda Sepúlveda. The horses are excited to head back to the stable and are eager for the long canter back along the trail that leads straight back to the ranch. We arrive at sunset and take a well deserved rest. Diner in the Restaurant.



Day 3: A healthy, delicious breakfast at Hacienda Sepulveda is the best way to start a day of riding, and it is a good send off as we make our way to our next destination, Hacienda La Labor riding thorough Alfalfa and corn fields, short canters, alter a while we will see Lagos river and follow the rivera till an spectacular wood of one of the biggest trees in the area, the Olmos, Elms (Ulmus) we will follow the trails with an spectacular landscape of this Amazing trees
As soon as we arrive to Hacienda La Labor, a warm welcome by the owner, Don Jesus Vega de León, Don Jesus will give the group an introductory tour of the hacienda, showing off his collection of saddles, and his trophy room, its important you know this hacienda has won with its Swiss Cattle many trophies of his first class cattle. You can join Don Jesus and family for some smooth tequila, or opt for a friendlier drink – either will help get your blood flowing for our third ride of the day. Try the delicious food in this Hacienda, the meal its call “Lo que coma el Patron” more or less is you will eat as the owner, what the boss eats will share you”.
After lunch relax on the patio while Don Jesus Grandsons perform a roping demonstration of charrería – doing all kinds of tricks with ropes, and give an impressive exhibition on horseback, both are Charros National Champions. Try on our authentic Mexican sombreros, so we can take the picture, this is a special picture always taken when riders come to this hacienda, and spend the afternoon enjoying time with friendly people.
This hacienda has an arena “Lienzo Charro” where they do the Charreada. When we arrive at the hacienda, relax in the shade while dinner is prepared. After a delicious dinner we head off to Hacienda Sepúlveda for the night. The Jacuzzi in the garden makes a moonlit swim too tempting to resist!



Day 4:  Take a three hour ride to a beautiful, authentic hacienda – Hacienda Tlalixcoyan. Pass through alfalfa fields, follow the ancient Camino Real and over its quaint little bridges. An hour and a half flies by on this trail and soon you are on the Lagos River. Riding along this river, there is plenty of shade and plenty of opportunities to do some cantering! Keep your eyes open for a deserted hacienda named Cieneguilla along the way. You may find cows grazing in the living room! A great place for a photo op.  Pablo Gomez-Portugal greets the group as we ride in to Hacienda Tlalixcoyan to introduce us to his home before lunch. The homemade meal is made by Pablo´s wife, Horalia the lady of the house, and her homemade flan is the best in Mexico! After lunch and enjoying the beautiful land, head back to Hacienda Sepúlveda. Ride as the sun goes down, and then by moonlight…a mesmerizing, once in a lifetime experience.
In this day, it could be ether Tlalixcoyan or Hacienda La Estancia


Day 5:  Today we will ride to Hacienda San Rafael. We start out the ride, going across lagos River, and continue besides alfafa fields, good place to canter, continue the ride along a nice view of la sierra de Santa Cruz, we will continue following the old camino real, and after 3:00 hrs we will arrive to Hacienda San Rafael, a very nice Hacienda, one of the most typical and authentic, we will have lunch with the owner of this hacienda, Ms María Serrano, who will delight us with a meal that she cooks, after lunch, she will give us a tour to know the hacienda, we will be able to see the old horse stables, converted into a nice master suite. This hacienda has 3 lakes near the house, so if its possible and we have time, you can take a walk and admire the landscape. Ride back to hacienda Sepulveda.



Day 6: On the last riding day, saddle up for a short ride towards Hacienda San Cirilo, passing Hacienda La Troje and Hacienda Sanfandila. We will ride along the presa del cuarenta canal, and a very nice road, good for short canters,
Hacienda San Cirilo its been renovated to serve as a Bed and breakfast, its an equestrian center, you will meet Pancho and Lena, both horse lovers and they will show us their property and give us a demonstration of natural horseman ship.
We will have Lunch, and after lunch, we will leave the horses and take the car and drive 20 min for a City Tour of Lagos de Moreno - is one of the most important historical and cultural cities of Jalisco and Mexico, known for its colonial Spanish architecture. Diner in la Rinconada Restaurant downtown Lagos. Back to hacienda Sepúlveda



Day 7: Departure after breakfast and transfer to the airport in Leon.

At an elevation of 5,700 feet this region has a very pleasant and moderate climate with an average temperature of 19 degree Celsius. With warm summers and mild dry winters the vegetation of the area is primarily nopal cactus, savila (aloe vera), agave, maguey, huizache, and mezquite trees.

Hacienda Sepulveda has been a working ranch for 360 years. The present owners, the Serranos, have had the property for three generations, using the house as a weekend getaway from their home in Leon, a half-hour away. Now guests of the 23-room hotel quickly find themselves feeling at home, assuming that home is filled with exquisite antiques.One of the hacienda’s greatest attributes is its proximity to some of Mexico’s most beautiful colonial cities — you will find daytrips to Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende and Querretero are quite doable, and the international airport at Leon-Bajio is a mere 30-45 minutes away. It’s a three-hour drive north to Zacatecas, the original silver city, and just under three hours to Guadalajara, Mexico’s second largest city, which is the mother lode for interior decorators. The toll freeways are excellent, and the drive is easy. But it’s tempting never to leave the hacienda.



Each room in the hacienda has its own personality, and all have either a fireplace or antique wood-burning stove for those nippy winter nights. Many of the rooms have arched brick ceilings, and each has its own unique chandelier. Since a number of the rooms have separate full beds, you should specify if you prefer a twin or king-sized beds. But whatever you choose, you will enjoy elaborately carved furniture and fantastic details.



This 4-star boutique hotel and hacienda was built in 1684 and has recently been refurnished to cater to the modern world with eleven spacious suites, you can be part of a colonial version of Mexico with all the commodities of home! Each of the lavishly furnished suites offers an individual decorating style with unique natural scenery. There is nothing better than the pool and spa after a day in the saddle; holistic massage, steam room, Jacuzzi and sauna.
Traditional Mexican gourmet cuisine is offered at the Mamalena Restaurant.



Hacienda Sepulveda has been restored to serve like a luxurious Boutique Hotel. There are 23 rooms (1 Grand Master Suite, 11 wide master suites and 11 comfortable suites).






Spa & Wellness Center
Within the walls of a historic building that dates from 1890, in an environment of warmth, tranquility and relaxation, all the natural elements join to offer an extraordinary and magical setting where an encounter between peace, health and wellbeing awaits you.




The package includes overnights in one of the Master Suites
.. here are some Suite Samples


Gitano
This room is located in what were, once upon a time, the stables, and it is named for one of the most famous horses at the Hacienda.
The variety of fabrics transported from all over the world, complemented by the precious woods of the furniture, mix well with the shell-shaped Jacuzzi, all combining to create a very comfortable space.


Casa Santiago
Wide Master suite with a Jacuzzi coated of marble, next to the Jacuzzi you can see the chimney that once warmed the room, now decorated with lots of candles to create a truly magical atmosphere.
The bedroom has a beautiful canopy bed covered with a white blanket and 2 small fairies and butterflies that simulate lifting the bed.
The original lamp that illuminates the bedroom is the image of Cupid Angel floating over the bed.
Large bathroom complements the splendor of this room


Papá Pablo
Quiet, spacious and comfortable Master Suite located on the third courtyard, with a living room area, suite with 2 double beds, decorated with old trunk, wood crucifix valuable carving of the nineteenth century, lithography's of the Angel of Independence, antique radio from beginnings of the twentieth century and a painting of the Torero painted in 1880 by Pablo Serrano, grandfather of Juan Alfonso Serrano.


Las Virgenes
Master suite located in the first hall of the house. Its walls are decorated with original eighteenth century painting, it has a living room and a bedroom with 2 antique brass beds, equipped with a “calenton” which is a kind of an antique stove of molten iron to warm the room. The room is decorated with a collection of virgins from around the world, there’s a toilet with bath tub of marble and washbasin of the nineteenth century.


Pendejaus
Majestic Master Suite located on the second floor of the Hacienda.
It has a reception room and bedroom with a king size bed framed by a glamorous canopy of iron and cloth, paintings of flowers in different techniques: oil, pastel and watercolour. Furnished with an old oak wardrobe, a sofa bed, a desk and chairs. Ideal for couples.


The Centaur
The Master Suite is situated on the second story, above the ancient stables and provides the ideal privacy for enjoying the calm and tranquility of the Hacienda.
The king size bed features a headboard of shelves, stocked with a variety of books and decorative pieces.
There is also a spacious and unique marble Jacuzzi bath within the Suite.You will notice another lovely architectonic detail in the design of the sunken bath.
The closet, chairs and other fine furniture turn the Master Suite into a magical place.


Spa Details
Massages
 Holistic.- A massage in which we initiate with reflexology, continuing with a mix of relaxation techniques, lymphatic drainage, shiatsu, muscle de-contraction and a facial and head massage. Through this achieving a balance between body, mind and spirit. (60 min) $43.00 USD
Relaxation Massage (Gentle).- A delightful treatment that helps loosen every muscle through the application of gentle movement, bringing your body to a wonderful state of relaxation. (50 min.) $35.00 USD
 Head, neck & backs.- Reflexology followed by a relaxing neck, back, leg and head massage. This massage provides the perfect energy renewal (25 min) $27.00 USD
 Head, neck & back.- Muscle de-contraction of neck, back, leg and head massage, that really helps to relax this area of our body, where most of the stress effects are located (45 min) $35.00 USD
 Leg Re-energizer.- Leg Re-energizer - This treatment focuses on the lower extremities. Throughout a lymphatic drainage massage and relaxing postures, we achieve total relaxation of the legs and feet. (25 min) $20.00 USD
 Chocolate wrap.- Revitalizing treatment that initiates with a massage of the back and legs with natural oils continues with an exfoliation of the frontal side of your body with an almond cream and is followed by a chocolate wrap. The heat generated by the thermal wrap helps the absorption of the oils and creams applied, as well as the recovery of energy. (90 min) $ 46.50 USD
 Red Wine Therapy Treatment .- This soothing treatment features an anti-stress massage followed by a red-wine body wrap. The heat generated by the thermal blanket that covers the body during the final 20 minutes after the massage helps promote a healing relaxation.
(90 min.) $ 46.50 USD

Facial
Frutal Mask (cleansing and moisturizing)- Honey exfoliation followed by a hydrating mask that is prepared with seasonal fruit.
(50 min) $21.50 USD
Natural Masks- Our expert will diagnose the type of mask to be applied according to your skin. This can include the use of oat, avocado, egg yolk or fruit vinegar.
(50 min) $ 21.50 USD

Other therapies
Energy Balance - Stimulation of the charkas that allows us to achieve body and mind equilibrium. (50 min) $31.00 USD
Temazcal – Three hour ancient Toltec Steam Ritual.
(On request, groups from 8 to 10 persons) (3hrs.) $35.00 p/p

Wet area: Jacuzzi, Steam, Sauna, Shower, Swiss Sprinkler

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Tack:		Mexican Charro, plus 1 Western and 1 English saddle
Horses:		Quarter, Arabian, Thoroughbred, Mexican Criollo
Pace:		Moderate with trots and canters - 3 to 6 hrs in the saddle per day | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(3 to 4 out of 5)    Intermediate+
Age:		Min 14	Max 72
Weight:		Max 260 lbs
Riders:		Min 2 riders	Max 14 riders

The riding country is varied and the pace is adjusted accordingly. On 4 of the 6 riding days the riders have good opportunities for some nice controlled canters, the other 2 days you ride through canyons and rough country with little or no opportunities for faster paced riding - but it is spectacular.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months after date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart .
Passport Note
(a) Applicants for Blue Tourist Cards should have a valid passport, return/onward ticket and proof of financial means. (b) Tourist Cards must be kept by the visitor during the entire length of stay as they will have to be presented and stamped on leaving.

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above, who can obtain a Blue Tourist Card for touristic purposes from their airline on direct flights, at port of entry, or from the Mexican Consulate before travelling, for 180 days, except nationals of Australia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who can stay for up to 90 days.
Visa Note
(a) Nationals seeking to visit Mexico on business are advised to check with the consulate regarding visa requirements as they may need to apply for a Non Immigrant Business Visitor carnet (FM3). (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements