Private Guachimontones Tour: Archaeology, Culture & Local Flavors
Overview
Discover Guachimontones, one of Mexico’s most fascinating archaeological sites, on this private experience departing from Guadalajara.
Travel to Teuchitlán, Jalisco, to explore the world-famous circular pyramids, unique in Mesoamerica, and visit the on-site museum and interpretation center.
Accompanied by a local expert guide, you will learn about the history of the Teuchitlán culture, one of the most important ancient civilizations in western Mexico.
The experience continues with a tasting of traditional regional beverages, including Tequila, aguamiel, and pulque, followed by a visit to a pre-Hispanic artisan workshop featuring obsidian crafts and traditional tools and weapons.
End your day with a delicious lunch by the Teuchitlán Lagoon (Presa de la Vega), where you will enjoy authentic local cuisine and beautiful lake views.
Perfect for travelers seeking a cultural, authentic, private, and personalized experience.
What's Included
- Bottled water Purified water
- Ancestral drinks tasting
- Round-trip private transportation from your hotel or Airbnb. (Guadalajara only)
- Visit to an artisan workshop
- Access to the archaeological site and museum
- Knowledgeable Local Guide
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up at your Hotel, Hostel, or Airbnb. It is necessary that you provide us with your location at least 24 hours before.
What To Expect
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Teuchitlán
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Centro Interpretativo Guachimontones Phil Weigand / Sitio arqueológico Guachimontones
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
La Choza Mayahuel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rincones De México
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
La Vega
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-104821P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Bottled water. Purified water.
- Ancestral drinks tasting.
- Round-trip private transportation from your hotel or Airbnb. (Guadalajara only).
- Visit to an artisan workshop.
- Access to the archaeological site and museum.
- Knowledgeable Local Guide.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Guachimontones Tour: Archaeology, Culture & Local Flavors is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Guachimontones Tour: Archaeology, Culture & Local Flavors will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterPurified water
- Ancestral drinks tasting
- Round-trip private transportation from your hotel or Airbnb. (Guadalajara only)
- Visit to an artisan workshop
- Access to the archaeological site and museum
- Knowledgeable Local Guide
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
