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Mexico

Ride of La Catrina – A Day of the Dead Journey through Mexico

 Dates: 26th Oct - 3rd november 2026

9 Days / 8 nights

Atotonilco - Dolores Hidalgo - Santa Rosa - Guanajuato

Trip Overview

Our “Day of the Dead” ride offers participants a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the most representative Mexican traditions. 

 

Participants will explore this cultural treasure through horseback riding and active participation, providing a deeper understanding of why this tradition has captivated audiences worldwide and inspired international fashion and films.


Beyond this, participants will experience the warmth and hospitality for which Mexico is renowned. They will sample diverse dishes from Mexico’s ancestral gastronomy, savour premium tequilas, enjoy mariachi music, and ride through historic sites, heritage cities, magical towns, and villages rich in legend.

 

Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy Mexico’s ancestral drinks and dress as catrinas. Accommodation throughout the trip will be in comfortable and authentic accomodation.


This horseback journey delves into the heart of Mexican culture, offering a chance to explore its most important treasures and traditions, which are inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

*Please note that the actual itinerary may vary slightly with activities taking place in a slightly different order, but will still include the riding and Day of the Dead celebrations.*

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Travel Itinerary

DAY 1

Sunday 26th October: Rancho Las Palmas
Meals: Dinner

Activities: Settling in, Welcome Dinner

Arrival at Rancho Las Palmas accommodation. (Details will be provided prior to travel.) 17:00: Official welcome and check-in. Horse assignments. Welcome cocktail and delivery of the welcome kit. Welcome dinner and programme presentation.

DAY 2

Monday 27th October: Atotonilco - Dolores Hidalgo

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Sightseeing, Horse Riding (Day 1)

We begin our journey at the Sanctuary of Jesus of Nazareth, a World Heritage Site featuring
stunning 18th-century Mexican Baroque murals. From here, we will ride along the Camino
Real de Tierra Adentro, an ancient royal road central to Mexico’s colonial history.


Participants will enjoy a picnic at a historic property pivotal to the independence war, and ending our 29km journey at the hotel in Dolores Hidalgo.

DAY 3

Tuesday 28th October: Dolores Hidalgo - Los Quiotes

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Sightseeing, Horse Riding (Day 2)

We explore Dolores Hidalgo, a significant site in Mexico’s independence history. Afterwards,
we’ll ride through the Valley of Cactus, stopping for lunch amidst breath taking semi-desert
landscapes, ending our 23km journey at the hotel.

DAY 4

Wednesday 29th October: Los Quiotes - Santa Rosa

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Horse Riding (Day 3)

We continue through oak and pine forests, passing historical mountain communities. Our
destination is the quaint village of Santa Rosa, nestled in the Sierra Central mountains. We finish the 31km journey at our accommodations in Santa Rosa, with an open bar to relax and recharge.

DAY 5

Thursday 30th October: Santa Rosa - Rancho Colomitos

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Glamping, Horse Riding (Day 4)

Riding through “mystery villages” enriched by Chichimec culture and mining history, we’ll
cover 31km to reach Rancho Colomitos, where our glamping accommodations and open bar await our arrival.

DAY 6

Friday 31st October: Rancho Colomitos

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Themed Dinner

Activities: Glamping, Catrinas Workshop, Horse Decoration, Parade

Participants will get ready for the festivities with a catrinas workshop to make their outfit and decorate their horses with alebrije designs. We conclude the day with a parade, open bar, and themed dinner.

DAY 7

Saturday 1st November: Rancho Colomitos - Guanajuato

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Activities: Sightseeing, Guided Tour, Festivities

Transfer to Guanajuato for a guided walking tour, exploring the Day of the Dead traditions,
theatrical performances, and city decorations, ending with an overnight Hotel stay in Guanajuato.

DAY 8

Sunday 2nd November: Guanajuato City

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Taco-tasting Dinner

Activities: Sightseeing, Museum Trip, Festivities

Visit the Museum of the Mummies and explore the UNESCO-listed city of Guanajuato.
Highlights include the “monumental offering,” “El Tapete de la Muerte,” and the “La Catrina
Vive Festival.”

 

DAY 9

Monday 3rd November: Guanajuato
Breakfast at the Hotel, marking the end of your trip.

End of your journey!

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la Catrina ride, Mexico: pricing

Price per person in GBP £'s

9 Days / 8 Night Itinerary  | Pricing: £3,525 per person

 

Single Supplement Applies

Single rooms cannot be guaranteed, so you should be willing to share.

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Services: Included with trip

  • Transfers as indicated

  • Welcome kit, most meals, 8 nights accommodation, and activities as per the itinerary

Services: not Included with trip

  • Flights, airport transfers, lunch on one day, additional museum entrance fees, drinks (except those mentioned), insurance, personal expenses, tips

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Riding level: Intermediate
    Riding Level: Intermediate (confident rider capable of walking, trotting, cantering, mounting and dismounting). Terrain: 45% easy, 25% intermediate, 30% challenging.

  • Weight limit: 110kg / 17 stone 4 lbs / 242 lbs​​​​​

  • TRAVEL INSURANCE
    It is a mandatory requirement to have travel insurance in place for this trip, we recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect against any emergency during the trip. This information must be sent before arrival.

     

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