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Horseback riding vacations in
Mexico
 Mexico
makes you feel alive - the colors, the vibrancy, the friendly,
welcoming people, the great hospitality, the superb cuisine, the great
shopping, thousands of years of history and culture and frankly, the good,
old-fashioned values that make a place irresistible and unforgettable.
Mexico is just a short flight away from the USA, and due to its reliable weather, it offers year-round horse riding opportunities! Mexican horse riding holidays combine the best Mexican culture, landscapes and cuisine with some excellent ranch style rides. Most of our rides take place on large working ranches, or between haciendas, giving you the opportunity to experience long gallops on un-fenced farmlands. Mexico is a fantastic choice for any horse riding holiday – especially if you want to experience North- or Central- America without traveling too far from the United States. Forget about the media stories you may hear ... all of these rides are located in perfectly save parts of Mexico.
Horse Riding in Mexico
 Perhaps nowhere in the American continent, horses have had a life-changing historical role like in Mexico. Reintroduced into North America by Conquistador Hernan Cortes in 1519, Spanish horses played a role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire, and later, in the whole of the Americas. Ever since, equines are part of the culture, history, and peoples’ lives in Mexico. Over the centuries, horse riding developed into the Charros or Mexican cowboys, until reaching the spectacular and colorful horse culture of today, known as the Charreria. Charreria is best displayed in the Charreadas or rodeos, where both men and women or amazon riders, compete to showcase their best horsemanship skills. In 1933, Charreria was recognized as the official national sport in Mexico. In 2016, Charreria was added to the UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Day of the Charro is celebrated each year on September 14th. Charros owed their status to their horses, and Charros are proud of it. In Mexico, certainly, you will find them as some of the best horsemen in the world.
Hidden Trails has traveled several times across Mexico and found some of the best horse breeding farms anywhere. We have been able to select the top equestrian trips in North America for you - in Mexico!
Gallop across open grassland, canter through beautiful woods, ride through small villages and at the end of each day relax in one the many superb fincas and haciendas like on the "Colonial Villages & Haciendas Ride. Other progressive riding tours are organized in a big circle ride, where the horses stay out on the trail, but you return
to your comfortable finca at night, making it a relaxing and exciting
trip at the same time. Explore the Highlands and Canyons in Central Mexico - and enjoy a Jacuzzi or swim in the pool at night before taking off on new adventures the next morning back out on the trail.
Of course center based trip can be just as exciting or as relaxing as you like. Stay at a boutique hotel hacienda on the "Five Haciendas Ride” near Leon.
One of our newest and spectacular rides is in the southern part of the country - in the state of Chiapas. Explore mountains, canyons and canter on the beach on the Mountains, Canyons & Coast Explorer of Chiapas ride.
Whatever you choose, you’ll find riding in Mexico spectacular.
Mexico Weather and Climate
Summer is the rainy season throughout much of Mexico, with Southern Mexico generally rainier than the north. Mexico's East Coast is wetter than the West Coast. Winters in Mexico are comparatively dry. The hottest months are generally March – August, and can reach 26º C (79 º F). The cooler months average around 15 º C (59 º F).
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Holidays on horseback in Mexico
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Mexico
Travel restrictions
To this day, there are no entry restrictions in Mexico and no obligation to carry a COVID test or to do quarantine.
As of March 2022, it is no longer mandatory to register on the Mexico Vuela Seguro Platform (https://www.vuelaseguro.com/login ) before boarding.
Measures taken by the government
Passengers with abnormal temperatures and travel to high-risk areas might be subject to additional health screening.
On June 1st 2020, the Mexican government began phasing in non-essential economic activities in some states and municipalities using a national “stoplight” system.
The four metrics to determine the colors in the Mexican government’s stoplight system are the trend in numbers of new cases; hospital occupancy trends; current hospital occupancy rates; and percentage of positive cases. If one indicator is red, the whole state will be designated red.
As of April 13th 2022, all states are designated green. Under green, all economic and social activities, including school, are permitted while taking appropriate precautions.
Some states and municipalities have implemented additional restrictions on public gatherings, transportation, business operations, and government operations if health conditions warrant and/or developed separate stoplight systems from those at the federal level. Several states and municipalities have imposed curfews and movement restrictions on non-essential activities and have required citizens to wear masks when outside the home. In some areas, officials may issue fines and/or arrest and detain individuals found to be in violation of stay-at-home orders.
Testing
PCR and/or antigen tests are available for travellers in Mexico and test results are reliably available within 72 hours.
The Secretariat of Health (Salud) maintains a list of approved laboratories (Spanish only) for viral COVID-19 testing: https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/602186/
LISTADO_DE_LABORATORIOS_QUE_REALIZAN_EL_DIAGN_STICO_DE_COVID-19_17122020.pdf
Many local hospitals, clinics, and laboratories offer private testing for travel purposes.
The cost of PCR tests typically range from approximately 950 MXN to 4500 MXN, and the cost of viral antigen tests typically range from 200 MXN to 1000 MXN, depending on location and speed of results.
Travelers are responsible for the costs of their own tests and any associated medical care.
Some airlines and international airports in Mexico offer testing on-site as a last resort for travelers – please confirm directly with your carrier for more information on availability of this service. Even if such an option is available, it is recommended to obtain your test results before arriving at the airport. If you must test on-site at an airport where it is offered, you should arrive at least three hours earlier (or follow carrier recommendations) to allow time for results. Please note testing at the airport may result in missing your flight or onward connections due to delays or if you receive a positive test result.
As of February 4th 2021, international airports in the following locations confirmed the availability of on-site testing for some passengers: Acapulco, Aguascalientes, Cancun, Culiacan, Durango, Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Hermosillo, La Paz, Los Cabos, Los Mochis, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Merida, Mexicali, Mexico City, Morelia, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta, San Luis Potosi, Tampico, Tijuana, Torreon, Zacatecas, Zihuatanejo. You should confirm testing availability directly with the airport or air carrier.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
Call the Mexican Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 hotline at 800 0044 800 or 55 5658 1111
for information or medical attention. English language operators are sometimes, but not always, available.
Source:
US Embassy in Mexico https://mx.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-u-s-citizens-in-mexico/
Published on June 15th 2022 (checked on March 22nd 2023)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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