In 1997 the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro was decreed as a Biosphere Reserve, from that May 17 a path began to protect it and get to know it, understand it and know how we can take care of it. Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda and Sierra Gorda Ecotours have since become pillars of this conservation.
Sierra Gorda Ecotours promotes responsible tourism, always with the intention of protecting the spaces considered as part of the Biosphere Reserve. Among its initiatives, economic spillover in communities and regions of the Sierra Gorda is promoted.
Accommodation, food and guided tours are the tools they use to spread the ecological importance of this region and promote its care. The tourists who are part of their tours finish the routes in love with the Sierra and all its corners.
Sierra Gorda Ecotours offers a combination of nature, culture and learning; In most cases, local people are employed to share their richness, traditions and thus create a bond with tourists that allows them to respect and preserve all this natural wealth.
The Sierra Gorda of Querétaro is equivalent to a third of the entire state. It is a natural region that covers the corresponding five municipalities of Querétaro. The territories of Peñamiller, Pinal de Amoles, Jalpan de Serra, Landa de Matamoros and Arroyo Seco have enjoyed and lived this natural paradise for millions of years.
Touring the Sierra Gorda is much more than its iconic roads with curves and natural landscapes typical of the region. The rivers, caves, sinkholes, mountains, viewpoints are part of a melting pot of tourist attractions that must be visited with respect and awareness, primarily with a certified guide, such as those that are part of Sierra Gorda Ecotours.
It is of utmost importance to dimension that this third of the state is inhabited by more than 2 thousand species of vascular plants, 127 species of fungi, 800 species of butterflies, 27 types of fish, more than 130 species of amphibians, 339 types of birds and up to 110 different mammals. A unique natural paradise in Mexico and the world.
Sierra Gorda Ecotours also promotes the most cultural and traditional part of this region. There are more than 500 archaeological sites, Franciscan missions and an endless number of millenary traditions.
Marvel at the tours to the Missions of San Fray Junípero, enjoy the experience of descent to the former convent of Bucareli, discover the past in the ruins of Tancama, Ranas and many more.
If you want to know the music and cultural expressions, be sure to visit the annual huapango festivals in Pinal de Amoles and Ahuacatlán.
The Sierra Gorda hides treasures in every bend of its roads, every ravine, every inn or Franciscan mission. It is a paradise to be enjoyed in different visits, discover the offer of Sierra Gorda Ecotours and live meaningful tourism experiences to enter the Querétaro Biosphere Reserve.
A tour of the workshops of Villa Progreso, where the craftsmanship of ixtle and ceramics reveals the tradition and talent of its artisans.
Bodegas Vaivén is a vineyard that is clear about its concept; balance and equilibrium are a fundamental part of its philosophy. Visit it and experience everything about wine in the Querétaro semi-desert.
The Hotel Villa Mexicana is a space full of elegance and good service. Its exclusivity is one of its main characteristics. It is an environment in which business tourism can enjoy signature spaces in a typical Mexican hacienda environment.
