Guachimontones Excursion: Discover the Unknown Archeological Mexican Site

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Pass By: Guachimontones, Carretera Estatal 604 Guadalajara-San Marcos km 56, Teuchitlan 46762 Mexico

During this tour you will discover the Guachimontones prehispanic archaeological site, a circular stepped pyramids ruins in the middle of circular building complexes dating from 600 BC, which are unique in its kind in the world. The pyramids may also have supported small temples.

The creative culture that constructed Guachimontones is called Teuchitlan tradition, its apogee was between 200 and 400 CE, disappearing in about 900 CE, possibly before the arrival of the Spanish colonists.

Then you will visit the interpretive center of Guachimontones, where is shown how carried out the archaeological excavations and discoveries of these amazing lands.

UNESCO has added the whole region, including the nearby tequila distilleries, to its World Heritage List.

Included
  • Round Trip Transportation.
  • Professional Guide.
  • Bottled water.
  • Entrance fee to the archeological site and museum
Not included
  • Optional activities and gratuities.
  • Meals and drinks
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, money to purchase souvenirs.
  • Wear comfortable clothes, sun block and cash for personal expensive
  • Pick up starting from 09:00 am 9:30 a.m.
  • For stays in Airbnb or hostels, the meeting point is at: Av Mariano Otero 1917, Victoria, 45089 Zapopan, Jal. before 09:45 am
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
60% Aquatic
30%