Guachimontones The Pre-Hispanic Legacy of Jalisco

5.0 (10 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Guachimontones, a pre-Hispanic archaeological site near Guadalajara, presents a singular configuration of circular, conical, and stepped pyramids, arranged in concentric circles. On this half-day shared excursion, you can visit the archaeological site and its on-site museum, tour the area of the ancient chinampas—now fossilized—along the Teuchitlán River, and taste pre-Hispanic drinks in the town of Teuchitlán, such as pulque, agua miel, or tejuino. The tour includes tickets and a light lunch (brunch), in addition to free time to take photographs in the main square.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Daniel Travels MX

Ages: Children (8–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Alcoholic beverages: pre-Hispanic beverages
Included: Museum entrance and archaeological site in Guachimontones
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Snacks: Local sweet gorditas

Not included

Not included: tips

Itinerary

Zona Arqueologica Teuchitlan o Guachimontones

4 hours Admission included

The archaeological zone Guachimontones was the epicenter of the ancient civilization that inhabits the valleys of Tequila and shelters a set of round, conical and stepped pyramids, considered as unique by their pattern of concentric circles. Come and discover one of the oldest civilizations in Mesoamerica and discover why you chose the Tequila Valleys as your capital.

visit to the interpretive museum where we will see the information in a graphical way.

Leaving Guadalajara we drive 1 hour to the archaeological zone.
Balneario El Rincon

one hour

We will walk the area of Chinampas fossils and the river Teuchitlan of spring waters where endemic fish live and enjoy the beauty of nature
Teuchitlan

one hour

We will taste pre-Hispanic drinks: pulque, honey water and tejuino to choose, we will eat fat with traditional recipes made of pinole and pulque. We will walk in the main square for photos and return to Guadalajara.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

OYO Hotel Brazil
Hotel Atia
Palpatio Hotel
OYO Gran Hotel Galerias Plaza
Hotel Ronda Minerva
Motel Okura Villas & Suites
Hotel Gumont
Hotel HCM Guadalajara
Hotel Real de Castilla Nuovo
Eklectic Hotel Boutique
Hotel Santa Irene
The Tryst Puerto Vallarta LGBT Hotel

and 183 more pickup points

If your hotel is within our area and is not listed, send me an address message, if your address is not within our pickup area we have meeting points in the center of GDL.

The guide will alert you with a message that has already reached the meeting point and will be waiting in the lobby or outside the home.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.