San Miguel Adventures

Looking for something other than the ordinary and less active pass times during your stay in San Miguel?...

...Then try one of these super fun activities which are fun for all ages but require a little more fitness...

AVENTURAS SAN MIGUEL

Offers tours around the region including horseback riding, hiking and camping trips; minimum two people. Address Recreo 9 Centro. Email: aventurasma@yahoo.com Phone: 415 152-6406

ATV TOUR

What is Bicentenario Todoterreno?... Led by a group of experts, including all safety equipment and first-level protection, this award winning journey retraces the route and places of the insurgent army road. It is a journey of about 6 hours where you will see many different ruins and historic monuments. The vehicles and expert historical guide take you through contrasting landscapes from wetlands to semi-desert. Price:$ 1,380 Pesos per Person, kids under 12 50% off. INCLUDES: Specialized Guide, technical support, Helmet, Goggles, digital photography. Link to web site

BICI-BURRO - MOUNTAIN BIKE AND HIKING TOURS

Friendly and professional, English-speaking owner Alberto conducts excellent guided mountain-bike tours for groups of two or more. Popular trips include six or seven hour excursions to Atotonilco or Pozos. All bicycle tours include use of an aluminum 12 speed mountain bike (small, medium, large and extra large bikes) with front suspension, helmet, gloves, guide, mechanic, and when appropriate, transportation in the "BurroMobile." Beto (Alberto Martínez), your intrepid guide, will take you riding up and down the hills and arroyos, across rivers, through herds of bulls, cows, donkeys and goats, to greet the country folks and escape barking dogs. Bike rentals also available (around $500 pesos per day). Address:Hospicio 1, Centro. Phone: 415 152-1526 Prices range from $700-$1350 pesos per person. Link to Web Site

COYOTE CANYON ADVENTURES

Family-owned adventure & ecotourism business that offers adventure activities as well as unique events and horseback rides for large or small groups, private or corporate. Some of the adventures available are horseback riding, hiking, biking, rappelling, camping, four-wheeler (ATV), hot air ballooning, tours of the archeological site & pyramid Cañada de la Virgen, boating, ultralight flights and multi-day cross country adventures, as well as riding, roping and cooking lessons. http://www.coyotecanyonadventures.com/ Link to web site

NIRVANA RETREAT AND HOLISTIC CENTER

Services are targeted to ensure the holistic well-being of body and mind. Features include: restaurant, lodging, spa, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, dance, tango, and cooking and kitchen demonstrations by chef and owner Juan Carlos Escalante. Adventures include: ATV tour, horseback riding, and mountain biking.

RANCHO DE LA CAPILLA

Steve is an expert horseman and guide who will take you on a ride as exciting or relaxing as your spirit and skill demand. You will ride through the picturesque countryside and see the real mexico - shepherds tending their herds, horses and oxen plowing fields, migrating birds along the lakeside, colonial ruins and stunning vistas at every turn. To inquire about a ride, please email: info@ranchodelacapilla.com or call +52 (415) 152-0265.

RIDING CLUB OF SAN MIGUEL

An experienced International staff will assist you in sharpening your skills to become a more creative, enthusiastic and competent rider. Your safety is a priority. Their systematic approach for new riders has been proven over decades of training. The club welcomes all levels and interests. Many of the students ride for exercise, enjoyment and stress reduction, while others wish to compete. The combination of physical and mental exercise is what keeps our riders returning.Phone: +52 (415) 155-8024, local cell: 044 (415) 111-8393. email:ponyclublasanimas@yahoo.com Link to web site

XOTOLAR RANCH

Experience the wide open spaces of rural Mexico not like a tourist, but as a member of the Morín Family on Xotolar Ranch. You will ride through spectacular countryside with breathtaking views and stunning landscapes. Guides Thomás and Felix Morín share their vast knowledge and skills while keeping your safety in mind. After your ride, enjoy an authentic ranch "comida" (luncheon) of delicious, freshly prepared specialties of Xotlar Ranch along with a cold cerveza.Contact: 011 +52 (415) 154-6275 Cell: 011 +52 1 (415) 105-2622. E-mail: xotolarranch@hotmail.com. Link to web site