In this video we tell you everything you need to know to plan your next adventure to San Luis Potosí. Read the description for more information.
* How to get by airplane or bus to the Huasteca Potosina?
-If you visit the Huasteca Potosina from another country, it is best to fly to the nearest international airports that are located in "Tampico" or at the state capital of San Luis Potosi, consider renting a car or hire a Tour to facilitate your transportation.
-If you go from of Mexico City on Bus, take an Executive Turistar ETN truck or a Mexican Bus in the North Central to Ciudad Valles in the "Central del Norte" (North Central).
-From Querétaro, León, Guadalajara and Toluca you can also take an Omnibus from Mexico to Ciudad Valles.
-From Monterrey take it in Transpais or Senda.
- From San Luis Potosí use Transportes Vencedor.
* What route to visit Huasteca Potosina?
-If you travel from Nuevo León or from the north of Tamaulipas, Highway # 85 is the best option, so you can start by arriving at Ciudad Valles, which is the heart of the Huasteca.
-If you travel from the south of Tamaulipas or from the northern part of Veracruz, the easiest way to get to Ciudad Valles is Highway # 70.
- If you come from Hidalgo, Queretaro, and Mexico City or any other state in the center of the country, you have two options, the most adventurous is to opt for the free roads # 85 and # 120 that will take you to Xilitla, however these roads cross The eastern mother hills, so it is a full of curves and can be difficult to handle.
-The second option is to travel through the Querétaro / San Luis Potosí freeway, and then use the freeway to the Rio Verde / Ciudad Valles highway. This route may seem longer, however it is most advisable.
* What is the best season to visit the Huasteca Potosina?
The best season is from January to March, although you will touch some waterfalls with little water, good weather and no rain. Or from October to December but the water is very cold.
* What places to visit in the Huasteca Potosina?
Tamasopo: Waterfalls of Tamasopo, Bridge of God
City Valles: Waterfalls of Micos
Aquism: Tamul Waterfall, Golondrinas Basement
Xilitla: Surreal Garden by Edward James
Green River: Crescent Springs
*What to pack?
Wear cool clothing such as T-shirts or slim blouses, shorts, pants (avoid jean when you go to the waterfalls, it will take long to dry), water shoes so you can get into the rivers and do not hurt yourself with a stone or slip. Mosquito repellent, biodegradable sunscreen, a few googles to see the fish under water, a bathing suit, a towel not so clogy and comfortable shoes as tennis shoes or boots. Avoid heels, the floor is uneven and / or paved and you can hurt yourself.
* When should I not go to the Huasteca Potosina?
The rainy season begins in June and ends in September, this causes the water in the rivers to rise so Civil Protection has been occasions in which it decides to suspend activities to avoid accidents.
In Easter is filled with many people Huasteca Potosina and is not enjoyed equally. It is best to go in low season so that it is not all saturated, you can take good advantage of your time and do not lose it in rows of more than two hours.
* How much money do I need to visit the Huasteca?
Traveling to Huasteca Potosina does not have to be expensive if you plan ahead. It contemplates about $ 250 to $ 300 pesos per day for food per person. The lodging varies the costs, this depends on the season in which you travel and the style to which you are accustomed. If you are traveling in groups of 2 to 4 people, it is about $ 1,000 to $ 2,000 pesos per night. If you are backpacker then about $ 100 to $ 300 pesos for camping or staying at some hostel.
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