Sendero del Capitán Hiking Tour
On this walking route along the Sendero del Capitán, we will explore the history of San Luis Potosí. Key sites include the Cerro de San Pedro, the founding location of the city. Sendero del Capitán Hiking Tour.
- 12 hours
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On this walking route along the Sendero del Capitán, we will explore the history of San Luis Potosí. Key sites include the Cerro de San Pedro, the founding location of the city.
Sendero del Capitán Hiking Tour
At 6:30 am, pickup will be from your hotel in San Luis Potosí to head to the starting point of 'Sendero del Capitán'. This hike will uncover the city's history.
The route begins at Cerro de San Pedro, historically a gold and silver mining center. Along the trail, expect various landscapes, transitioning through meadows and forests to the semi-desert of Potosí.
The hike will lead us through Monte Caldera to Armadillo de los Infante, noted for being the first location in San Luis Potosí to establish a printing press. The town features cobblestone streets and 17th-century architecture.
The tour will delve into the story of Captain Miguel Caldera, significant in the area’s pacification and colonization. We will also visit a cave showcasing an underground world.
After covering 19 kilometers (11 miles), we will arrive at a ranch for a barbecue-style meal. Following this, transportation will return you to your hotel in San Luis Potosí, concluding the activity at 6:30 pm.
Prices
Included
- Pickup and transfer back to the hotel
- Transport by 4x4
- English–speaking guide
- Trekking equipment
- Food and drinks
Tips
- Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms.