Pyramid Tour + Ranch Style Meal

Visit the Cañada de la Virgen pyramid & archaeological zone with guidance by our bilingual & extremely qualified guides. The archaeological site of Cañada de la Virgen is located just 25 kilometers West of San Miguel de Allende. Occupied between 540 and 1050 a.d., it is perched upon a small mesa surrounded by canyons and is made up of four patio/pyramid complexes, an ancient artificial pond and a ceremonial causeway covering the 16 hectares that are now government property. Complex A, termed ‘The House of the Thirteen Heavens’, served as a horizon clock, an observatory and a burial ground for the elite. It is aligned to the rising and setting sun and the movements of Jupiter and Venus at auspicious moments related to the Otomi calendar, the people the researchers believe built the place. Also, discover Complex B, ‘The House of the Longest Night’, and Complex D, ‘The House of the Wind’, and the many mysteries related to these structures. They will also share their knowledge of the Otomi people and of other cultures of the Bajio region, as well as the Mesoamerican cultures in general. After visiting the Cañada de la Virgen site, we strongly recommend 1 or 2-day trips to Peralta and Plazuelas archaeological sites, both in the state of Guanajuato. The ranch-style meal consists of fresh ranch style cheese prepared on site daily, fresh tortillas al comal, rice, beans, fresh salsas, and guacamole. Also on the menu are quesadillas, nopales (cactus), salad, potato patties and fresh fruit. Guaranteed to be one of the best meals you can possibly find in San Miguel de Allende!