October 29- November 1, 2022

El Legendario

DESCRIPTION

El Legendario is a four-day trek from Pinal de Amoles to Ayutla in the Sierra Gorda region of Querétaro and Guanajuato. The total distance of the route is approximately 100 kilometers. Each day participants hike 25 kilometers over extremely rugged terrain. You carry everything you need for the four days in your backpack. Those who complete the challenge will earn the title of "Legendario".

To see legendarios from past editions, click on this link.

Includes

• Guides

• Photography and video

• Federal permit for hiking (SECTUR)

• CONANP permit to carry out activities within the RBSG

• Insurance

• Entries to tourist sites (Sótano del Barro)

• T-shirt (for those who finish the entire route)

ITINERARY

• Day 1 (October 29): Pinal de Amoles to El Canton (21km)

  • Meet in front of the church in the center of Pinal de Amoles, 6:00am

  • Hike from Pinal de Amoles to El Cantón 6:00am-6:00pm

• Day 2 (October 30): El Canton to El Charco, Guanajuato (20km)

  • Hike from El Canton to El Charco, Guanajuato 6:00am-6:00pm

• Day 3 (October 31): El Charco, Guanajuato to Santa María de los Cocos, Querétaro

  • Hike from El Charco, Guanajuato to Santa María de los Cocos, Querétaro, 6:00am-6:00pm

• Day 4 (November 1): Santa Maria de los Cocos

  • Hike to the Sotano del Barro

  • Legendario Ceremony, 3:00pm

*The route of the third day could change. If this happens, we will go up to the Sótano del Barro on the morning of the fourth day before the walk from Santa María de los Cocos to Ayutla.

Things to know

• We follow all government regulations and recommendations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• The food in the ranchitos is not included in the price. The food will be paid directly to the locals in their communities.

• Lodging is also not included in the price. Each ranchito will have several options and you can decide to sleep in a tent. The price can range from $50 to $150 pesos, depending on where you choose to sleep.

• There is no cell phone signal for most of the route (only when you are near Pinal de Amoles).

• It is not necessary to know how to swim, but you should not be afraid to swim with a life jacket. On the fourth day of the trek (from Santa María de los Cocos to Ayutla) we will cross the Ayutla River several times.

• This is an extremely difficult hike and you will be walking all day long for four days.

• It is not recommended to bring a tent unless you are willing to carry one. You may want to burn it or throw it away before the end of the trip if you don't follow our advice.

• We will not have a support vehicle. If you cannot continue the route due to injury or you are not physically able, you must pay your expenses to return to your vehicle. There are limited options for transportation in the small communities on the route.

• There are only a few small shores along the route. Stores probably won't carry what you normally consume unless you're living on a diet of beer and crackers, so it is suggested that you bring some snacks of your liking.

• If it is obvious that you are not physically fit enough to complete El Legendario, a guide may tell you that you cannot continue. We won't drop you off in the middle of nowhere, but we may tell you to look for transportation at one of the stops along the route. We will assist if necessary.

• Only those who complete the entire route on their own (walking) will receive credit for completing the challenge.

• The video at the bottom of this page is the route of the last day from Santa María de los Cocos to Ayutla. The only difference is that you will swim across the river multiple times. The part of the video with large rocks may contain deep water (highly likely).

• El Camino Viejo reserves the right to modify the routes or itineraries at any time.

Mandatory Equipment

• Mini first aid kit

• Flashlight with extra batteries

• Sleeping bag and pad

• Medium backpack with very basic personal hygiene items and a change of clothes and money for any extra expenses you want or need to do. Consider the prices mentioned above.

• Bottle with water or sports drink to hydrate on the journey (minimum 2 liters of water)

• Hiking shoes or boots (don’t come with shoes you just bought)

• Whistle

• Waterproof/dry bags (especially for electronic equipment)

Recommended Equipment

• Light pants, leggings, shirt. Long sleeves are suggested to avoid cuts or scratches on arms and legs.

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Repellent

• Extra food (the amount depends on you, if you are going to consume local, do not take so much, everything counts)

Limited Availability

There is a limit of 30 participants. Priority will be given to those who reserve their space with a 50% advance payment.

Price

The price of the adventure is $1800.

How to make a reservation

To make a reservation, select the bank transfer option at the bottom of the page and fill in the required information. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot. After making the transfer, send a copy of the payment receipt to elcaminoviejoadventures@gmail.com or 441-152-4916 (Whatsapp). The final payment of the other 50% must be made 48 hours before the hike if you use this payment method or you can pay in cash the morning of the trek.

The routes we offer are for amateur hikers. If you are a guide for a tourist company or are linked to a tourist company, contact us before registering. If you don't and we later find out you are, you will be banned from participating and you won't receive a refund if you have already made a deposit.

More information?

If you have any questions, please contact Juana Hurtado Sánchez (Spanish) at 441.101.1444, Derek Larson at 441.152.4916 (English) or elcaminoviejoadventures@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER 19-21, 2022

Tres Estados

DESCRIPTION

Tres Estados is a three-day hiking adventure on the border of Querétaro, Guanajuato and San Luis Potosí. Most of the route follows the beautiful Santa María River and includes an ascent of the majestic Cerro del Picacho. Tres Estados is an extremely diffcult hiking challenge. You must be in excellent physical condition to participate.

INCLUDES

• Guides

• Federal permit for hiking (SECTUR)

• CONANP permit to carry out activities within the RBSG

Itinerary

• Day 0 (November 18):

  • Leave from Jalpan de Serra, 7:00pm

  • Lodging in El Pocito, 9:00pm+

• Day 1 (November 19):

  • Breakfast in El Pocito, Queretaro, 5:30am-6:30am

  • Hike from El Pocito to El Platanal, 6:30am-9:00pm

  • Dinner and camping in El Platanal, 9:00pm+

• Day 2 (November 20):

  • Breakfast in El Platanal, 8:00am-9:00am

  • Hike from El Platanal to the location of the Tres Estados (border of Queretaro, Guanajuato and San Luis Potosí), 9:00am-5:00pm

  • Camping, 5:00pm+

• Day 3 (November 21):

  • Hike from the border of the Tres Estados to El Pocito, 8:00am-11:00am

  • Return home, 11:00am+

Additional information

• We will follow all government regulations and recommendations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• The first day of the Tres Estados is extremely difficult and includes an ascent of the Cerro del Picacho in San Luis Potosi. We will finish the first day at night in El Platanal. This is by far the hardest of the three days and one of the hardest hikes you’ll do in your life, quite possibly.

• We are camping for the entirety of this adventure. You will need to bring sufficient food and water. More details regarding resupply and quantity of food required will be discussed in the Whatsapp group for those who have registered.

• There is no cell service on the route except at the summit of the Cerro del Picacho.

• There are a lot of river crossings. You must be able to swim with a lifejacket to participate.

• We have a limited supply of liejackets and dry bags. Contact us if you need to rent this equipment.

• El Camino Viejo reserves the right to modify the routes or itineraries at any time.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

• Mini first aid kit

• Flashlight with extra batteries

• Backpack

• Bottle with water or sports drink to hydrate on the journey (minimum 2 liters of water)

• Hiking shoes or boots

• Whistle

• Lifejacket

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Waterproof/dry bags (especially for electronic equipment)

• Light pants, leggings, shirt. Long sleeves are suggested to avoid cuts or scratches on arms and legs.

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Repellent

• Lifejacket and helmet

• Helmet

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

There is a limit of 20 participants.

PRICE

$1100

How to make a reservation

To make a reservation, select the bank transfer option at the bottom of the page and fill in the required information. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot. After making the transfer, send a copy of the payment receipt to elcaminoviejoadventures@gmail.com or 441-152-4916 (Whatsapp).

The routes we offer are for amateur hikers. If you are a guide for a tourist company or are linked to a tourist company, contact us before registering. If you don't and we later find out you are, you will be banned from participating and you won't receive a refund if you have already made a deposit.

More information?

If you have any questions, contact Juana Hurtado (Español) at 441.101.1444 or Derek Larson (English) at 441.152.4916 (Whatsapp) or elcaminoviejoadventures@gmail.com.