Sanctuary of the Fireflies
Overview
The state of Tlaxcala is identified with its great bullfighting tradition for a panoramic tour of the Jorge Aguilar Bullring "El Ranchero". It is one of the most beautiful in the country thanks to the tower of the Cathedral, this jewel of Tlaxcaltecan bullfighting. We will visit a Rancho Pulquero where we will make a tour of the Magueyera with explanation and demonstration of the different varieties of maguey capason and extraction of aguamiel. In the evening we will adventure through a walk in the magic forest of Nanacamilpa in which every year an incredible natural phenomenon will be presented in which miles of fireflies in the dark night in an incredible light show.
What's Included
- Traveler's insurance on board the unit
- Transportation by van departing from Mexico City.
- Sighting of fireflies and walk through the forest
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) speaking group coordinator.
- Visit downtown Tlaxcala and panoramic tour of the Plaza de Toros (Bull Ring)
- Lunch
- Tips
- Admission to Sanctuary of the Fireflies.
- Admission to the Pulque Ranch: +12USD
Meeting Location
Av. de la República 154
Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc, 06030 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Tlaxcala
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Rancho Magueyero San Isidro Ruta Del Pulque
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Villas Del Bosque Santa Elena
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT NOTE: The sighting of fireflies is a natural phenomenon which depends on climatic factors and other factors in which humans have no influence. If there is a full moon, it is difficult to appreciate their appearance
- Recommendations: Wear hiking boots, come well wrapped (If possible bring another change of clothes), bring a raincoat - access with umbrellas is prohibited
- Indispensable: This tour is not available for pregnant women, hypertensive, diabetic, with heart or lung problems, suffering from any physical or motor disability, liver disease, nervous or with any injury to bones and joints in general
- Participation is suggested for children over 05 years old and young adults with good health and physical condition to walk for long periods of time in different elevated terrain
- Clients should be aware that this is a tour where there is a lot of walking, since in the Sanctuary there is a night walk in the forest (dirt road) of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours approximately.
- No flash, not lamps, etc.
- Profesional cam need to be registered and authorized by the Center (extra charge in cash)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5232P29
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Traveler's insurance on board the unit.
- Transportation by van departing from Mexico City.
- Sighting of fireflies and walk through the forest.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) speaking group coordinator.
- Visit downtown Tlaxcala and panoramic tour of the Plaza de Toros (Bull Ring).
- Lunch.
- Tips.
- Admission to Sanctuary of the Fireflies.
- Admission to the Pulque Ranch: +12USD.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sanctuary of the Fireflies is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sanctuary of the Fireflies will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Traveler's insurance on board the unit
- Transportation by van departing from Mexico City.
- Sighting of fireflies and walk through the forest
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) speaking group coordinator.
- Visit downtown Tlaxcala and panoramic tour of the Plaza de Toros (Bull Ring)
- Lunch
- Tips
- Admission to Sanctuary of the Fireflies.
- Admission to the Pulque Ranch: +12USD
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT NOTE: The sighting of fireflies is a natural phenomenon which depends on climatic factors and other factors in which humans have no influence. If there is a full moon, it is difficult to appreciate their appearance
- Recommendations: Wear hiking boots, come well wrapped (If possible bring another change of clothes), bring a raincoat - access with umbrellas is prohibited
- Indispensable: This tour is not available for pregnant women, hypertensive, diabetic, with heart or lung problems, suffering from any physical or motor disability, liver disease, nervous or with any injury to bones and joints in general
- Participation is suggested for children over 05 years old and young adults with good health and physical condition to walk for long periods of time in different elevated terrain
- Clients should be aware that this is a tour where there is a lot of walking, since in the Sanctuary there is a night walk in the forest (dirt road) of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours approximately.
- No flash, not lamps, etc.
- Profesional cam need to be registered and authorized by the Center (extra charge in cash)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
