Guachimontones/Guadalajara Tour of the History of Jalisco

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About this activity

Discover two fascinating faces of Jalisco in one tour. We will start by traveling to the past in the Archaeological Zone of Guachimontones, in Teuchitlán to continue with the modern Guadalajara in stylistic center.

We will visit the archaeological area and its museum to learn more about the Teuchitlan Tradition, its ancient ceremonies, architecture, ball games and the way of life of those who inhabited this region.

Then we drive 1 hour to Guadalajara and make a food break in Karnes Garibaldi, to continue our tour.

Already in the city we will take a city tour of the Historic Center, where we will know some of its most representative buildings and monuments, as well as admire the impressive murals of José Clemente Orozco.

✨ An experience that connects the pre-Hispanic past with the art, history and identity of modern Guadalajara.

Private tour at your own pace in recent model units and with SECTUR accredited guides.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Daniel Travels MX

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance to Instituto Cabañas
Included: Mead tasting
Included: entrance to the archaeological zone
Included: recent model car transportation

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: tips

Itinerary

Zona Arqueologica Teuchitlan o Guachimontones

4 hours Admission included

We will drive 1 hour to reach the Guachimontones, which are circular pyramids known for their peculiar architecture that makes them unique in the world. We accompany you to walk through the valleys of Tequila to learn about this ancient civilization that lived in this place and enjoy beautiful views. We will make a brief stop in the center of Teuchitlán (it is the name of the town where the ruins are located) to take a short break, take photos and buy snacks.
Guadalajara

4 hours

We drive an approximate time to the city and pause for food, continue with city tour in historic center and its most representative buildings.
Instituto Cultural Cabanas

30 min Admission included

We finish with Orozco’s masterpiece at Instituto Cabañas, which was declared a cultural heritage of humanity in 1997.