Sanctuary of the Fireflies

14 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

The state of Tlaxcala is identified with its great bullfighting tradition for a panoramic tour of the Jorge Aguilar Bullring "El Ranchero". It is one of the most beautiful in the country thanks to the tower of the Cathedral, this jewel of Tlaxcaltecan bullfighting. We will visit a Rancho Pulquero where we will make a tour of the Magueyera with explanation and demonstration of the different varieties of maguey capason and extraction of aguamiel. In the evening we will adventure through a walk in the magic forest of Nanacamilpa in which every year an incredible natural phenomenon will be presented in which miles of fireflies in the dark night in an incredible light show.

What's Included

Transportation by van departing from Mexico City.
Traveler's insurance on board the unit
Sighting of fireflies and walk through the forest
Visit downtown Tlaxcala and panoramic tour of the Plaza de Toros (Bull Ring)
Bilingual (Spanish and English) speaking group coordinator.
Tips
Lunch
Admission to Sanctuary of the Fireflies.
Admission to the Pulque Ranch: +12USD

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Near to to Revolution Monument, behind Barceló Reforma hotel, in front of ISSSTE building.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 14 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Arrival to the Tlaxcala center where we will visit the Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion Cathedral, considered one of the oldest and most beautiful for being unique in its kind, for having its bell tower separated from the convent complex and preserving inside a coffered ceiling in Mudejar style. The state of Tlaxcala is identified by its great bullfighting tradition, so we will take a panoramic tour of the Jorge Aguilar -El Ranchero Bullring. It is considered one of the most beautiful in the country thanks to the tower of the Cathedral that escorts this jewel of Tlaxcala bullfighting.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    In the evening we will venture on a hike to the magical forest of Nanacamilpa where every year an incredible natural phenomenon occurs in which thousands of fireflies turn the night darkness into a spectacle of lights

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    In the evening we will venture on a hike to the magical forest of Nanacamilpa where every year an incredible natural phenomenon occurs in which thousands of fireflies turn the night darkness into a spectacle of lights. Every year, fireflies visit the municipalities of Nanacamilpa to reproduce because this area of more than 200 hectares offers ideal humidity and feeding conditions for fireflies. Admission to the Sanctuary of the Fireflies (consider USD 28.00 in cash)

    2 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: The sighting of fireflies is a natural phenomenon which depends on climatic factors and other factors in which humans have no influence. If there is a full moon, it is difficult to appreciate their appearance
  • Recommendations: Wear hiking boots, come well wrapped (If possible bring another change of clothes), bring a raincoat - access with umbrellas is prohibited
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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Sustainable Tours
Walking Tours
Eco Tours
Nature Walks
Seasonal
Car Tours
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