Mexico · Archaeology

7-Hour Los Guachimontones Tour from Guadalajara with City Highlights

7 Hours Round trip from Carretera Estatal 604 Guadalajara-San Marcos Gral. Lucio Blanco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Los Guachimontones, western Mexico's archaeological jewel
02 Visit the circular stepped pyramids created by the Teuchitlán culture
03 Walk through Guadalajara's central squares laid out in the form of a cross
04 See the Church of the Ascension and the Archaeological Museum in Casa de la Cultura

Los Guachimontones, located an hour outside Guadalajara, is the jewel in western Mexico's archaeological crown. Formed by the Teuchitlán culture, the site is known for its curious "round pyramid" structures and stands as the largest Late Formative to Classic period pre-Columbian archaeological site in the state of Jalisco. On this tour, explore the cultural hubs of Los Guachimontones and discover the enthralling corners this remarkable place has to offer, along with key sights in Guadalajara.

Los Guachimontones, located an hour outside Guadalajara, is the jewel in western Mexico's archaeological crown.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Guadalajara

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Los Guachimontones and Guadalajara Highlights

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location.
Visit the prehispanic archaeological site of the circular stepped pyramids of Guachimontones.
Proceed to see the city's central squares. These squares are connected, easy to get around, and arranged in the form of a cross. Plaza de Armas is one of the central squares.
Continue to the Church of the Ascension.
End the tour at the Archaeological Museum in the Casa de la Cultura, the oldest local museum in the province.