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Chatina Culture and Hot Springs Experience: An Authentic Journey into Village Life
4.2
28 Ratings
Puerto Escondido
Immerse yourself in the Chatina culture and indulge in a hot springs experience. Visit traditional houses, witness cheese and tortilla production, and enjoy horseback riding in the rain. Perfect for big families!
Immerse yourself in the Chatina culture and indulge in a hot springs experience. Visit traditional houses, witness cheese and tortilla production, and enjoy horseback riding in the rain. Perfect for big families!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Puerto Escondido - Hi guys!\n\nWe will visit a village called San Jose Manialetepec, where families has a farmers and cattle activities. we wiill know my house where we can talk about our culture, we will visit a house for to see how to make tortillas. \n\nwe will ride to the hot spring during 50 minutes with calm horses, where we will cross six…
- Puerto Escondido - Hi guys!\n\nWe will visit a village called San Jose Manialetepec, where families has a farmers and cattle activities. we wiill know my house where we can talk about our culture, we will visit a house for to see how to make tortillas. \n\nwe will ride to the hot spring during 50 minutes with calm horses, where we will cross six times the manialtepec river. i offer enjoy of a great time for swim in to the cold and hot water.\n\nLet me know me where can i pick you up in puerto escondido.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Taste handmade Mezcal from Sola de Vega
- Tea and coffee provided
- Private transportation
- Taste handmade Mezcal from Sola de Vega
- Tea and coffee provided
Additional Information
My experience allows you to immerse yourself in the Chatina culture of my community. As a local, living in the village, I offer a unique opportunity to visit two traditional homes where cheese and tortillas are produced, a crucial part of our local economy.
We will explore our hot springs area called Atotonilco. Additionally, we will have the chance to…
My experience allows you to immerse yourself in the Chatina culture of my community. As a local, living in the village, I offer a unique opportunity to visit two traditional homes where cheese and tortillas are produced, a crucial part of our local economy.
We will explore our hot springs area called Atotonilco. Additionally, we will have the chance to give the horses a refreshing dip in the river and experience horse riding without a saddle, a practice common among locals during the rainy season.
This experience can be made private for larger family groups.
Location
Puerto Escondido
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(28 Ratings)
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C3860qsmariag
Aug 11, 2024
Horseback riding and hot springs - This experience was very beautiful, we highly recommend it. Jovanny and his family were very kind to us. They taught us to guide the horses and procured us all the way with great patience. Mr. Jovanny was very respectful throughout and gave us a very nice tour. The hot springs were the best! A lovely place!
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Frederica_k
May 31, 2024
Incredible ride with wonderful guides and sweet horses - Incredible experience riding the horses. I ended up going on a different tour with the sunset group because I didn’t want to be the only one on the thermal bath tour. It was the best choice and I had so much fun galloping along the beach with newfound friends. The chilling on the beach with the horses and drinking coconuts with the extra cherry on top and it was an incredible ride back watching the sunset. They allow all levels to ride, and the horses are very well behaved and well-taken care of. 10 out of 10 recommend this experience! Once in a lifetime for sure!
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Jacob_c
Mar 6, 2024
Great outdoor experience, and romantic as a couple - We had an amazing time. The springs were lovely but i loved the horseback riding. Our guide spoke perfect english which helped, but he was also very flexible with timings as we needed to finish slightly earlier so he changed the duration of elements. During the ride he also spoke about his life, how they trained the horses and how they all had different personalities. And he pointed other things out along the route. Initially i was worried that it would be too hot, but parts of the trail is under tree cover or shade, and i never felt too hot.
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Michael_r
Feb 26, 2024
highly recommend - A+, highly recommend, phenomenal experience. Bring some water and a snack. Even if you've never ridden a horse before you'll be safe and enjoy it. Willy is a great guide.
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Jenny_m
Jan 13, 2024
Perfect proper tour in real Mexico - Absolutely incredible experience. Best yet since we've been here! Willy was a great host and picked us up on time.
Jamie was a wonderful cowboy and the horses were lonely. Calm and trustworthy. Crossed the river many times. Pools and river are beautiful and relaxing.
Homemade mole from Alejandrina afterwards was absolutely perfect. My partner said it was the best meal we've had since being in Mexico. An absolute must and a perfect day.
MuchÃsima gracias por todo
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David_w
Dec 13, 2023
A must do!!! - This is an absolute must advebture if you are in the area of Puerto Escondido. The guids, horses, sights, sounds and soak in the incredible hot springs was worth every moment. I would have done the whole experience again the moment it was over. Please do it and enjoy :)
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Elizabeth_g
Nov 29, 2023
Saddle up for a good time! - LOVED IT! Its my second time horseback riding and I felt completely comfortable and in sync with the horse. The view....breathtaking. The Hot Springs... hot and some warm (cautious if you have a sunburn). It was a lovely experience. My only recommendation is to wear bug spray under your fully covered body (leggings and a breathable long sleeve). Take a hat and of course a bathing suit to enjoy the hot springs.
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Sylviejanice_h
Mar 23, 2024
Don’t miss this one! - I loved this trip. It was a wonderful combination of riding and seeing the rural village and countryside. The hot springs were 5 hot pools in shaded lush trees. Good for the muscles but too hot to linger for long on a hot summer day. Bring water as they did not offer any drink or food as the advertisement promised. Despite this I felt it was good value for the trip.
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Gregory_m
Nov 11, 2023
Pretty freaking awesome! - This tour was excellent! Our driver was very personable and had impeccable taste I'm music! When we got to the house for the ride we were greater with some bread and coffee to give us the fuel we needed for the ride. I will say I had a fear but respect for horses. I know they can have a mk d of their own but my horse Tequila was very gentle and mindful of my directions. But most if the time I let the horse lead the way. We had three guides for the ride, the owner of the horses and two playful dogs. They were all mindful making sure no one was left behind and the horses behaved. The ride was pretty smooth. There were a couple very rocky areas but the horses knew what they were doing. When we got to the hot springs and river it was empty. There were only three of us on the tour and it felt like I had the place to myself. The river was luke warm and nothing like I'm used to in the northern rivers of the US. The area was very clean as well with no garbage. They take pride in the area and it shows. It was all very peaceful and exactly what I needed. If you are experienced or never rode I would say the experience is worth it. I would for sure do the tour again next time I am here.
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Joyce_c
Jul 5, 2024
Showed up a couple hours late - Our tour was booked at 9am but the car never showed up and no one at the company would respond to us. Found out a few hours later their town ran out of electricity and they came to pick us up at 3pm. Didn’t really teach us how to ride horses which was fine for me since I ride but my boyfriend has never been on a horse
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