To take a break from mundane life since last few days we friends decided to have a trip to Mazamitla, a very popular hill station known in Mexico. The planning was done well in advance and considering the enthusiasm shown by all, I hoped for great trip with my fingers crossed.
We started from Guadalajara city at around 7.30 am on Saturday morning by local transport to reach the 'terminal de autobuses' near Nuevo Central. There aren't options to choose from, so we went on booking for 'am transport's bus service for Mazamitla. The booking was done quickly and the journey to the 'Sierra' started at 9.45 am. The road to Mazamitla has a very long patch which passes on the outskirts of 'Lago de Chapala' which makes the monotonous journey bearable. The winds flowing from the lake were creating chills through our spines even in a sunny day. On the other side you could see the Mountain ranges and country side of Mexico, small lakes and especially the nurseries growing different kinds of berries. No wonder Guadalajara is always filled up with all kinds of supplied berries like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.
By 1.00 pm we reached the 'Terminal de autobuses, Mazamitla' which was a very small place compared to the one in Guadalajara. We came out of the terminal and headed towards the hotel 'Huerta Real' we pre-booked, even though people visiting Mazamitla geenrally prefer 'Cabañas' i.e. wooden cabin houses on rent. We got fresh and headed for the 'Tour de Sierra'. In market area of Mazamitla there are many shops who offer this tour, we chose 'Explora Mazamitla' near 'Marcado de municipal Mazamitla'. The tour started at 4 PM and the true Mazamitla visit started.
The first halt of the tour was at Adventure park 'Posada de Sierra' which offered valley crossing, shooting, dirt ride, paint ball and much more. We only had 30 mins to spend there hence we chose Valley crossing for short distance. This was the first time I was doing such an adventure, in fact many of us. So with a little fear and excitement we completed this task and all we had was fun and more fun. The systematic execution of the valley crossing was successfully done and completed till the point of getting down had a ropeway bridge and my friends went crazy and trying to shake the bride after reaching at the other point of it. Sure they got beating once girls crossed the bridge safely. After a coke and photo session the tour bus left for the next thing on the list.
Berries always attracted me for they offer many health advantages and shape. The next spot to visit was related to berry farms and the 'poncho', 'bread-spread' and liquor made by them. The assistant there explained how the berry products are made, right from the grinding, fermentation, filtering till packing. They offered us some to taste and asked if we would like to buy some. We bought the 'bread-spread' made by blackberries and left for the next spot which offered waterfall and beautiful garden.
The waterfall was a natural one and offers a beautiful view of the valley. Besides this , there was a garden, a pool with a overbridge and ropeway bridge , which we didnt leave a chance to cross. After this we came back with the tour with all spanish and hindi songs sung by passangers.
The market of Mazamitla has a very ancient church in the centre of the Mazamitla city. Its a very huge church and visitors would come to pray there all the time of the day. We chose a spot to fill our stomachs in a pizza corner just beside the church. They offered very tasty pizzas and burgers at a very nominal prize. Then we headed towards the hotel rooms, because by the chills and fog had started to freeze our bodies literally. The cafe on the way filled our stomachs with cup cakes and coffees though.
The next day we got ready by 10.30 am and had our breakfast, only to check out of the hotel and leave for some adventure sports, because on previous day we couldnt go for dirt ride. We took a cab to reach there instead of Tour bus and spent full hour doing the dirt ride. Well the dirt ride was real fun when the tracks are tricky and bikes have tires so big and fat , which won´t let you fall, the handle is loose and makes the bike go random. Yeah, it took time for us to learn the tricks to ride such bikes, but when we learned, there was no looking back and only fun-filled rides were enjoyed.
The trip was approaching to an end and we had to leave for Guadalajara. We were looking at those mountains, foggy and green, with clouds on their tops, the small but artistically built houses and bunglows. We captured many of the things Mazamitla offered in our minds and few on Cameras. On the travel back to Guadalajara, everybody was tired but a glimpse of smile passed through our faces because probably this was the most enjoyed weekend in last 1 year for them! Mazamitla simply made few coming weekends bearable and smooth!!!
We started from Guadalajara city at around 7.30 am on Saturday morning by local transport to reach the 'terminal de autobuses' near Nuevo Central. There aren't options to choose from, so we went on booking for 'am transport's bus service for Mazamitla. The booking was done quickly and the journey to the 'Sierra' started at 9.45 am. The road to Mazamitla has a very long patch which passes on the outskirts of 'Lago de Chapala' which makes the monotonous journey bearable. The winds flowing from the lake were creating chills through our spines even in a sunny day. On the other side you could see the Mountain ranges and country side of Mexico, small lakes and especially the nurseries growing different kinds of berries. No wonder Guadalajara is always filled up with all kinds of supplied berries like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.
By 1.00 pm we reached the 'Terminal de autobuses, Mazamitla' which was a very small place compared to the one in Guadalajara. We came out of the terminal and headed towards the hotel 'Huerta Real' we pre-booked, even though people visiting Mazamitla geenrally prefer 'Cabañas' i.e. wooden cabin houses on rent. We got fresh and headed for the 'Tour de Sierra'. In market area of Mazamitla there are many shops who offer this tour, we chose 'Explora Mazamitla' near 'Marcado de municipal Mazamitla'. The tour started at 4 PM and the true Mazamitla visit started.
The first halt of the tour was at Adventure park 'Posada de Sierra' which offered valley crossing, shooting, dirt ride, paint ball and much more. We only had 30 mins to spend there hence we chose Valley crossing for short distance. This was the first time I was doing such an adventure, in fact many of us. So with a little fear and excitement we completed this task and all we had was fun and more fun. The systematic execution of the valley crossing was successfully done and completed till the point of getting down had a ropeway bridge and my friends went crazy and trying to shake the bride after reaching at the other point of it. Sure they got beating once girls crossed the bridge safely. After a coke and photo session the tour bus left for the next thing on the list.
Berries always attracted me for they offer many health advantages and shape. The next spot to visit was related to berry farms and the 'poncho', 'bread-spread' and liquor made by them. The assistant there explained how the berry products are made, right from the grinding, fermentation, filtering till packing. They offered us some to taste and asked if we would like to buy some. We bought the 'bread-spread' made by blackberries and left for the next spot which offered waterfall and beautiful garden.
The waterfall was a natural one and offers a beautiful view of the valley. Besides this , there was a garden, a pool with a overbridge and ropeway bridge , which we didnt leave a chance to cross. After this we came back with the tour with all spanish and hindi songs sung by passangers.
The market of Mazamitla has a very ancient church in the centre of the Mazamitla city. Its a very huge church and visitors would come to pray there all the time of the day. We chose a spot to fill our stomachs in a pizza corner just beside the church. They offered very tasty pizzas and burgers at a very nominal prize. Then we headed towards the hotel rooms, because by the chills and fog had started to freeze our bodies literally. The cafe on the way filled our stomachs with cup cakes and coffees though.
The next day we got ready by 10.30 am and had our breakfast, only to check out of the hotel and leave for some adventure sports, because on previous day we couldnt go for dirt ride. We took a cab to reach there instead of Tour bus and spent full hour doing the dirt ride. Well the dirt ride was real fun when the tracks are tricky and bikes have tires so big and fat , which won´t let you fall, the handle is loose and makes the bike go random. Yeah, it took time for us to learn the tricks to ride such bikes, but when we learned, there was no looking back and only fun-filled rides were enjoyed.
The trip was approaching to an end and we had to leave for Guadalajara. We were looking at those mountains, foggy and green, with clouds on their tops, the small but artistically built houses and bunglows. We captured many of the things Mazamitla offered in our minds and few on Cameras. On the travel back to Guadalajara, everybody was tired but a glimpse of smile passed through our faces because probably this was the most enjoyed weekend in last 1 year for them! Mazamitla simply made few coming weekends bearable and smooth!!!
Nice account of your visits. But the font shape, colour and lack of images in the post make it very hard to read.
ReplyDeleteWill surely try to make it up with images! Thanks for your suggestion! ;)
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