Real de Monte Tour: Discover English Mining History

Discover the fascinating English mining history in Real del Monte and marvel at the stunning Basalt Prisms. Explore the elevated streets, indulge in local delicacies, and enjoy thrilling outdoor activities.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pueblo Magico de Huasca - In this town at the end of the mountain the bonanza of old times still resonates, when several estates were built that made the Count of Regla the richest man of his time. Now they are part of a stage with forests and ravines, where stone prisms and waterfalls and dams will steal your breath.
What's Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the tales of England’s mining history in Real de Monte and marvel at the geometric design of the Basalt Prisms.
• Traverse the steep streets, hills, and stairs of Real del Monte.
• Take in the center of the town square at this stunning location while savouring a tasty paste on one of its seats.
• Be in awe of the 40 meters tall geometric…

Location
Sheraton Mexico City Maria Isabel Hotel
Avenida Paseo de la Reforma
In front of entrance of the hotel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Voyager54579227467
Dec 3, 2025
Well planned tour - In Real del Monte, the guide pointed out some old mining tunnels and told us a bit about the workers who lived there years ago. The town has a quiet charm that makes you slow down. Later, the Basaltic Prisms were more impressive than I imagined,the rocks form perfect geometric shapes. I took so many photos because every corner had a different texture and color.
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Escape25404130787
Dec 3, 2025
An incredible experience - The guide was friendly and told us short stories about the places, nothing too long. The town felt welcoming, and I enjoyed the old buildings and small shops. The Basaltic Prisms looked even better than photos. I liked that we had enough time to take pictures and enjoy the nature around us.
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I4780onevelyned
Nov 8, 2025
A Hidden Gem: the Balsatic Prisms - Huasca de Ocampo (the very first declared Magic Town), the Prismas Basálticos & Real Del Monte are very beautiful places worth visiting. It was my second time visiting and the first for my husband: I wanted to go back to see it again. I personally prefer the Basaltic Prisms to the Giant Causeway… Our guide, Ulises from Travis Adventures, was very attentive, allowing us to take our own pace and explaining everything with great patience and dedication. He was great company. 200% recommended! He introduced us to the best places to eat on this tour: barbacoa in Huasca; quesadillas and our favorite drinks “cantaritos” at the Peña del Aire; and our own made Pastes at the Museo del Paste in Real Del Monte (Ulises managed this experience for us).
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Departure62009041334
Dec 25, 2023
Interesting trip - Very very interesting trip! Learned a lot about local culture and made 2 Spanish friends. Made my own Mexican empanadas. Thank you very much to the driver!
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Akhilesh_h
Dec 24, 2023
Worth it - Great tour! Our guide Mr Ulises Najera was very knowledgeable and accommodating. A comfortable trip with an added bonus of a beautiful canyon. We also made our own pastes!
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Hillary
Jul 14, 2023
Don’t miss this one! - We had the most amazing time- this trip was even better than described. Ulises was fun and accommodating, as well as knowledgeable. We stopped in Huasca which looked like it was straight out of a hallmark movie. Then we went to the basaltic prisms which were even better than in the photos. After that we went to the canyon and even got to zip line across part of it. On Ulises suggestion we got quesadillas made by the local vendors and they were amazing, I’ll be dreaming of them for years. After that we stopped in Real de Monte which was also beautiful and we tried some Pastes. This is a don’t miss if you’ve got more than a few days in CDMX.
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Shai_d
Jun 14, 2023
Amazing private tour on Sunday with excellent driver/guide. Recommend 110 percent - Best tour we had in Mexico ! Private driver/guide, professional explanation on anything in Mexico -from land scraping , politics, social and overall knowledge and better understanding of Mexico. Amazing contribution to our tour and we were lucky to spend time on Sunday ! The outdoor small country side towns are buzzing with locals, bands and excellent atmosphere. Ulises our guide was the best !! Will recommend 110 percent !
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Sightseer13662393082
Apr 9, 2023
Beautiful prisms - Very good place to visit the prisms are beautiful very friendly Mauritian driver and erick guide too Excellent Service
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Arturocdmx
Aug 16, 2020
Rewarding experience - Very nice walk, transport totally safe and private. Excellent attention from the operator and tour guide. Good places to visit.
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From $140
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).