Ex-Hacienda of Chautla and ValQuirico tour: Private, 6 hours

You pick the order and the pace at two working haciendas.

A private tour of Ex-Hacienda of Chautla and ValQuirico near Puebla City, where you and your group decide which site to visit first and how much time to spend at each. The tour includes a Spanish-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and entry tickets. It runs six hours. Optional add-ons like boat rides and trout fishing are available at extra cost.

The experience

What makes this tour different is the control: you're not locked into a fixed itinerary. The guide takes you to both haciendas (Chautla, with its English-style castle set between two lakes, and ValQuirico, known for its gardens and photo opportunities), and you decide the order and how long to linger at each one. If you want to spend the morning at ValQuirico photographing every corner and eating at its restaurants, that's the plan. If Chautla's castle and lakeside setting are your priority, you lead there first.

At Chautla, you can climb to the top of the castle for views across both lakes and walk through the grounds. ValQuirico offers manicured gardens and a different pace. Both are working haciendas, not museums, so the experience shifts depending on what's happening when you arrive. Boat rides and trout fishing are available at Chautla if you want them. These cost extra and you arrange them on the day.

The tour includes pickup from your hotel or meeting point in Puebla City, an air-conditioned vehicle for the drive, entry tickets to both sites, and parking. Your guide speaks Spanish and travels with you the whole time. The full outing takes six hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Entry tickets to both haciendas.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full tour.
• Spanish-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Puebla City.
• parking at both sites.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (5 to 80 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Conytur Tour Operador

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Puebla City without a car and want to see both haciendas without the rush of a fixed schedule. The private format and flexible itinerary let you spend your time where it matters most to you.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Can I really choose which hacienda to visit first?

Yes. You and your guide decide the order at the start of the day based on what you want to prioritize. If one site interests you more, you can spend extra time there and less at the other.

What is the castle at Chautla like?

It's an English-style castle standing between two lakes on the hacienda grounds. You can climb inside it to the top for photographs and views of both lakes and the surrounding property.

What can I do at ValQuirico?

ValQuirico has extensive gardens where many visitors spend time photographing. The hacienda also has restaurants on-site where you can eat during the tour if you want to stay longer there.

Are boat rides and fishing included?

No. Boat rides and trout fishing at Chautla are optional and cost extra. You can arrange them with your guide on the day if you're interested.

How does pickup work?

Your guide picks you up from your hotel or another meeting point in Puebla City and returns you there at the end of the six-hour tour. Let the operator know your location when you book.