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A not crowded Archaeological tour in Cañada de la Virgen

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Take this private tour led by professor Jesus Rodriguez a certified bilingual tour guide and expert in the site, tours on small groups, you´ll walk three miles up/downhill on the site.
This tour requires at least three people to run, please ask the operator for availability.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee to the site.
  • Breakfast Breakfast not included
  • Lunch Lunch Not Included
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Relox 84
Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico

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What To Expect

Discover this Precolumbian site led by a certified and expert tour guide. Cañada de la Virgen has been dated by the archaeologist by 500 A.D. Inhabited originally by the Otopames Indigenous it seems it was a very important ceremonial and pilgrimage center and a prominent astronomical observatory place. Let's walk by its three monumental complexes, we are going to explain about the archaeoastronomical and calendar importance of this place and about the burials exhumated by the archaeologists.
Dare to be in full touch with the nature in this amazing and isolated archaeological site, you won´t be disappointed a real adventure into the cultural roots of San Miguel.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A not crowded Archaeological tour in Cañada de la Virgen?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-251553P3

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee to the site.
  • BreakfastBreakfast not included
  • LunchLunch Not Included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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