The Sierra Gorda region of Mexico, an area I had wanted to see since I visited the Huasteca Potosina nine years earlier. Now, finally I had the time to visit.
Getting here is not easy, it requires first flying to Queretaro and then an hours long drive along winding mountain roads. I flew into Queretaro at night and stayed at my hotel of choice, La Casa del Atrio. Note the high ceiling with the skylight.
The next day was going to be a long, busy one. It started with a healthy breakfast.
The driver from the tour company Turismo Sin Limites took me to Puerto del Cielo, a photographic stopping point.
Puerto del cielo
Then, we went to Mirador de Cristal, a viewpoint. To get there was a short walk.
Then, we reached. What a view.
Mirador de Cristal
From there, it was onwards to the Chuveje waterfall. Again, it involved a short hike to the actual site. Note the beautiful water. This color is due to the mountains.
Finally, we reached. A sublime site, which one just watches in silence in awe of its beauty.
Cascada de Chuveje
Cascada de Chuveje
Cascada de Chuveje
From there, it was the hike back to the car.
I saw to stay in the small village of Pinal De Amoles.
Pinal De Amoles
Pinal De Amoles
For dinner, I had an enchilada plate with a sauce made of bell peppers. I don’t particularly like bell peppers, but this was fantastic.
By now, it was night and time to sleep. The church was lit, and shockingly I met a British family. How they even found this place was astounding. Luckily, those were the only tourists I found, which means cheap prices and uncrowded sites.
Now, it was time to sleep in the bitter cold and prepare for the next day.