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A group of people examining geological formations in a dry, rocky landscape. 2
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From Monterrey: Sightseeing Tour of Vallecillo with Real Fossils

By SoyNorestense
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,329 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore one of the most important marine fossil sites in the world
  • Visit a fossil workshop with explanations from local experts
  • Tour active stone and fossil quarries
  • Enjoy traditional food from northeastern Mexico
  • Learn the history of Vallecillo from the voice of its community

Activity location

    • Sabinas
    • Sabinas, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Plaza Fátima, Río Eufrates, Del Valle Sector Fátima, San Pedro Garza García, N.L., Mexico | In Fatima Square, right in front of the church
    • San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico

Check availability

Valid for 9 Hours, From Monterrey: Tour to Vallecillo with Real Fossils in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Price details
P 6,328.83 x 1 AdultP 6,328.83
Total
Price is P 6,328.83
Until Sat, Jul 11

What's included, what's not

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    Round-trip transportation from Monterrey (Plaza Fátima)
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    Specialist guides in regional history and paleontology
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    Accompaniment and direct explanation from local experts
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    Guided visit to Prof. Margarito's fossil workshop
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    Access to an active stone and fossil quarry
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    Interpretive tour on geological and paleontological processes
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    Visit to a sales point for construction stone
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    Historical and community discussion with local authorities
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    Traditional meal in Sabinas
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    Access to private fossil collections (subject to availability)
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    Historical and scientific context adapted for the general public
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    Time for questions, observation, and photography
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    Logistical coordination throughout the tour
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    Alcoholic beverages
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    Food and drinks not specified in the itinerary
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    Items of a personal nature
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    Purchases of fossils, stones or other items
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    Tips
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    Medical expenses insurance
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    Activities or admissions not explicitly mentioned in the "Inclusions" section
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    Admission to private collections if they are not available at the owner's discretion
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    Any additional services not described in the itinerary

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 80 years

What you can expect

Discover Vallecillo, home to some of the best-preserved marine fossils on the planet, in an experience that combines science, history, and the living culture of northeastern Mexico.

This guided tour departs from Monterrey and takes you to the heart of a region internationally renowned for its paleontological richness. You'll visit the fossil workshop of Professor Margarito, a key figure in the preservation and dissemination of these finds, where you'll learn how fossils millions of years old are identified, prepared, and protected.

The experience continues at an active quarry, where you'll observe firsthand the traditional work with stone and fossils, understanding the relationship between the landscape, geology, and daily life in the region. You'll also visit a sales point for construction stone, which is essential to the local economy.

The tour includes a visit to the town of Vallecillo with a talk by local authorities that provides historical and social context, followed by a traditional lunch in Sabinas to enjoy the regional cuisine. Depending on availability, you'll have access to a personal collection of fossils, a rare opportunity for travelers.

Ideal for lovers of natural history and geology, and for those looking for authentic experiences off the traditional tourist routes.

It includes:
Round-trip transportation from Monterrey, specialized tour guides, traditional lunch, admission to workshops, quarries, and fossil collections (subject to availability).

Location

Activity location

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    • Sabinas
    • Sabinas, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Plaza Fátima, Río Eufrates, Del Valle Sector Fátima, San Pedro Garza García, N.L., Mexico | In Fatima Square, right in front of the church
    • San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico