and never stop.
Just recently, while I was in the USA, my son John and his children Matilda and Sebastian along with parents and classmates made the trek up to Tamasopo for a camp out. What a fantastic time they had.
Located in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental, the town is located at 1200 ft above sea level. The surrounding mountains are about 5000 ft above sea level. What a surprise and delight it was for everyone
to see and stay in this place. An enchanting area in a lush rain forest.
The facilities there allow for tent camping or there are cabins to rent as well. Some of both was done by the group.
Now, my son sent me the cutest, most adorable photos of the children along with all of their school friends in the waterfalls and playing. I've tried every way I know to be able to post these photos to this blog. I give up! I tried for over 30 minutes yesterday and it just isn't going to happen.
Need to get the computer guru over here to show me what I'm not doing right!
Enjoy this post. Plan a trip. Read more on the internet about this rich ecological biosphere area.
I've traveled to other areas near Tamasopo. Rio Verde, Xilitla where Edward James sculpture gardens are located called Las Pozas and all the missions built by Fr. Serra and his group before he hiked to California.
It truly is an exquisite part of Mexico with few tourists. (A plus for me).
Go, if you get the chance. You too will be struck with awe at the beauty. Send photos!
9 comments:
Looks like a beautiful place. The next time I am in Mexico, I'm going to suggest to Alejandro a weekend excursion to the Sierra Gorda. I wonder if we could fit this in as well.
It is a 5 hour drive from Queretaro to Xilitla on a very windy, twisty difficult road, but worth the trip. Tamasopo is at least two hours further, so possibly not in a weekend.........It took my son three hours from here to Tamasopo. It takes me 6 hours from here to Xilitla........Just FYI
Wow, that looks really beautiful. A great getaway that isn't all that far from us, and boy could I use one. I'm going to Google it! Thanks Barbara
Hwy 57 seems to be a corridor that looks like one long ribbon. However, every turn off takes you to something new. I could make a list. This one we can add. Thanks for sharing it.
With an elevation of 1200 ft and in the rainforest, I would think that NOV, DEC or JAN would be the time to visit there. Sound about right? I remember being in Xilitla in early September and nearly having heat stroke........
I'm really enjoying your blog, Bab.
"Enchanted" is the perfect word for the place.
Steve, I'm hoping to go with John and the kids. Can't wait to
photograph it...........and put my toes in that beautiful, blue,
clear water......
Wow, what a beautiful place. The bucket list keeps growing...
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