Native Trails MyTrails 2025 195 Nuevo León 19 Quad tour through the hills around Santiago Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Medium The adventurous and fast routes of your “Quatri-Moto Tour” take you round the small town of Santiago. In the wonderful nature, you drive on rough dirt roads and spectacular routes through the idyllic landscape of Nuevo León. After short stops at the “Cola de Caballo” and “La Escondida” waterfalls, where you have fascinating views down into the valley of Santiago, you continue your tour through the mountains of Santiago, a part of the Sierra Madre Oriental. 20 Tour of the Pueblo Mágico of Santiago Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy The small colonial town of Santiago, a Pueblo Mágico, has a picturesque location between the “La Boca” dam and the slopes of the Sierra Madre Oriental. You start your tour on the Plaza Ocampo in the historic center. Visit the little shops and galleries, the church of Santiago Apóstol from 1745, and the Casa de la Cultura, which shows alternating exhibitions of artists of the region. You end your excursion at the “Mirador” to enjoy the view of the town and the surrounding valley. 21 Sweet corn bread in the Casa de la Abuela Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Near to the Zócalo of Santiago is the “Café de la Abuela”. Just upon entering you can feel the warm and cozy atmosphere. The carefully designated interior gives the feeling of being at home. The café and restaurant is known for its great breakfasts, but you can also enjoy homemade cakes and the pastries are delicious. In the kitchen, you can try the specialty of the house, the “Pan de Elote”, a sweet corn bread baked here at home following grandmother’s old recipes. 22 Cooking class at the restaurant El Zaguán Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy The small “Restaurant El Zaguán” is a simple guest house in the heart of the colonial city of Santiagos, with an excellent cuisine. Under the guidance of chef Marcela Suarez Valdez, you will learn the preparation of typical Enchiladas, Nuevo León style and a Salsa Mexicana, which will be a must in all your meals. All the ingredients come from the region and surrounding markets. Allow yourself to be carried away into a world of flavor, and enjoy the culinary delights at the end of your cooking time. 23 Raft building with bamboo Duration: 05:00 h · Level: Medium Bamboo is used worldwide as construction material and is thereby, quite versatile. The extremely durable and watertight bars are used, among other things, for the construction of bridges, water pipes a variety of roof structures, and, also, raft construction. With these simple vessels, which are usually driven only by the flow of the water, loads of humans and animals can be transported. Discover all about the bamboo building material and learn how to combine the round rods together in order to make a raft that does not sink when you subsequently release it at the Presa Rodrigo Gómez. 24 Hike through Cumbres de Monterrey national park Duration: 07:00 h · Level: Medium Start your hike in the picturesque village of Villa de Santiago at the foot of the Sierra Madre Oriental. After you have crossed a low ridge, your first stop is the chapel of the Virgen de la Medalla Milagrosa. Taking wide, but rather steep paths uphill through the spiny desert forest, you finally reach the Cola de Caballo, a waterfall 25 m (82 ft.) high. After a picnic, you continue along the ridge, passing various rivulets and waterfalls and enjoying unique views of the plain of Nuevo León. A vehicle is waiting for you at the end of your hike.
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