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Guachimontones/Guadalajara Tour of the History of Jalisco

Guadalajara, Mexicoby Daniel Travels MX

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance to Instituto Cabañas
  • Mead tasting
  • entrance to the archaeological zone
  • recent model car transportation
  • Lunch
  • tips

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Zona Arqueologica Teuchitlan o Guachimontones

    4 hours

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Instituto Cultural Cabanas

    30 min

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

Meeting and pickup

They will need to provide the address of the hotel or airBNB; Normally we are at the home 10 minutes before.

Good to know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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