Trail Ride of the Living Dead, Mexico
Celebrating Life on Day of the Dead in Mexico – Dia de Los Muertos from the Saddle
Practical information:
Good to know before you go
Riding level:
Suitable for intermediate to experienced riders. You should be confident on a horse at all paces. The pace is varied to include walk, trot, and canter.
Group Size:
Minimum 06 riders
Maximum 12 riders
​Weight:
Riders weight limit: 110 Kg
(please inform if your weight is over a 110kg, so we can find the right animals for you)
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Horses: Azteca, Apaloosa, Quarter horse and Mexican Criollo.
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Saddles: Mexican & Western
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Guides: professional and multilingual guides – Tripleader: or Simon, or Paul or Angel.
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Accommodation:: Very comfortable - based on double occupancy.
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Sanitary & Accommodation: based on double & triple rooms |comfortable.
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International Passport: Required for most foreigners (still 6 months valid).
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Visa: most European and Latin American citizens do not need a visa to travel to Mexico. Contact the Mexican Embassy in your country.
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Vaccinations: not mandatory but recommended (consult your physician)
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Age: minimum age is 14 years, only allowed if accompanied by an adult.
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Gateway: is Leon (BJX) in the state of Guanajuato.
Are you alone?
Do not worry, you can individually register/book and join in a group with other riders. Most participants are people who register individually and may just like you, not know the other riders in your group. Since everyone has the same points of interest (horseback riding, nature, travel, culture) there is always a good atmosphere and understanding among the participants. Participants come from all corners of the world, so you can be part of a group with riders from the United Kingdom, Belgium, Spain, France, Sweden, Canada, USA, Australia, and many others countries. Your friends are suddenly so much more international! :) A standard group consists of 6 to 12 riders. In general there are as many female as male participants.
Weather in Guanajuato-Mexico during the Riding:
The average temperature in Guanajuato is mild and generally very sunny, before noon 21C°. Afternoons can be fairly hot with average high temperatures reaching 26C°. Overnight temperatures are generally cooler with an average of 12 to 15C°.
Luggage:
The maximum allowable weight of your luggage depends from airline to airline. Check with the airline or travel agent how many kilograms and pieces of luggage you can take. Your personal luggage is transported during the trek to the various stopovers.
Safety:
Guanajuato is one of the safest regions in Mexico, on the trail ride there is no need to worry at all!
Language:
No worries, local trip leader Paul is fluent in 6 languages and will help and translate with pleasure where needed.
Trips are always fun as we all speak the same equestrian language.
Health:
The region we visit in Mexico is safe in terms of health. You can easily eat and drink anything without being stomach bothered. Eating raw vegetables, salads and ice-creams in the places we take you is no problem. There are no vaccinations required for this part of Mexico.
travel gear...
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Valid international passport
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Travel insurance
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Pocket money (you can change money on arrival at the airport)
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A sweater and a jacket
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4 to 5 T-shirts or shirts. long-sleeved shirt is best.
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Riding pants or jeans
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Boots/riding shoes, with mini-chaps or long chaps.
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A second pair of shoes for the evening
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Swimsuit/bikini/shorts
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Slippers/sandals
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Comfortable summer clothing
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Hat
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One towel
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Toiletries
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Sun Cream
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Anti-mosquito spray / lotion
* It is recommended to put your luggage in travel bag instead of a hard suitcase. 12 bags are easier to get in the backup vehicle than 12 suitcases. (thanks!).
Seguro de Viaje OBLIGATORIO:
Pregúntele a su compañía de seguros local o agente de viajes al respecto. No se le permitirá participar en el programa de vacaciones de cabalgatas "Entre Orejas" sin tener un seguro de viaje personal. Los detalles de su seguro serán solicitados a la llegada.
Seguro de Cancelación de Viaje OBLIGATORIO:
Se recomienda un seguro de cancelación de viaje: Para protegerse contra circunstancias imprevistas que interfieran con sus vacaciones "Entre Orejas", le recomendamos que compre un seguro de cancelación de viaje. Puede utilizar cualquier compañía de seguros de viaje con la que se sienta cómodo.
Acuerdo de liberación de responsabilidad:
Los clientes de "Entre Orejas" deben firmar un acuerdo de liberación de responsabilidad en el momento del check-in. Esto es obligatorio y los invitados no pueden participar la cabalgata sin firmar el acuerdo de liberación (todos los fondos pagados NO son reembolsables). No dude en leer el acuerdo de liberación antes de su llegada.
Los padres o tutores legales de niños menores de edad deben firmar el acuerdo de liberación en nombre de sus hijos. Por favor, dirija todas las preguntas a la oficina.
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Currency:
The Mexican currency is the Mexican Peso > $.
1 EURO = approx. : 17 PESOS (July 2015)
1 USD = approx. : 16 PESOS (July 2015)
Cash dispensers can be found in all towns and cities.
In the cities you can pay with credit cards. (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express, ...)
You hardly will need money during the trail ride.
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The Electricity and plugs: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/Mexico/
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Mobile phone: In towns and villages there is mobile phone coverage everywhere. During the riding trip, full-time coverage is not guaranteed.
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Internet: In cities and bigger towns there is everywhere Internet access.
During the European summer time it is 5 hours earlier in southern Brazil than in Europe.
During the European wintertime it is 3 hours earlier in southern Brazil than in Europe.
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General info about Mexico: : Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico
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​Rules: We are not so much into rules, but we reserve the right to refuse service to any individual who jeopardizes the health, safety and welfare of any of our guests, staff, family & community members, animals & livestock, or who refuses to follow the rules we have established for your safety and welfare during your visit with us.
Over the years, Pousadas/hotels popped up for the Tropeiros (traditional horsemen who transported merchants between cities).
There were also places created for the crown to collect taxes. In many cases, these small outposts became towns and villages. And the rich wanted a good, fast and comfortable horse to be able to move between the gold cities.