Mascota / Guachimontones

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alarm 15 hours
What is this about?
MASCOTA
A Colonial Town surrounded by rainforest of pine trees, holm trees among other type of trees.A picturesque and enchanting colonial town, well preserved with its cobblestone streets, charming old houses with red roof tiles and haciendas from The xix century.Mascota is located at the foot of majestic sierra Madre occidental at about 5,000 ft. high north east of Jalisco State, 105 km from Puerto Vallarta.Visitor can also enjoy candies and sweets made by locals  with naturals fruits from the area
Visit: Interesting cultural, religious, architectural and archeological places, main square , the museum, Lady of Los Dolores Church and the unfinished temple "Sangre Preciosa" From XVII century.
 
GUACHIMONTONES
Ceremonial and ancient pre-Hispanic settlement located in the city and municipality of Teuchitlán, approximately. One hour west of the city of Guadalajara. In the center of the largest enclosure stands a pyramid with several layers and four staircases in the cardinal points. The small temple at the top was probably dedicated to the cult of a founding ancestor buried below. Around the circular floor a sidewalk holds several platforms, each with a Bower structure similar to a House; probably it were dedicated to the ancestors or key lineages. To the right, a sacred spring gave water to the gardens rituals or was used for similar purposes.The floors of the main structure is a precise calendar of 52 years, for its construction was used stone, adobe and lime in the main buildings, have 6 pyramids, one of them was the ceremonial center; 2 were houses of the priests and 3 workshops and account also with 2 ball courts.
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What is included?
  • Transportation.                           
  • Tour guide.                                    
  • Beverages on board (Not beer)
  • Breakfast.                                      
  • Access to the archeological zone.                                      

 

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    Prices
    Per Couple
    $749 USD
    RETAIL PRICE
    $660 USD
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    Adult Extra Passenger (11 - 99 years)
    $375 USD
    RETAIL PRICE
    $330 USD
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    Child Extra Passsenger (3 - 10 years)
    $262 USD
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    $231 USD
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    Meeting Points
    • location_searchingOXXO Royal Decameron, Calle Lázaro Cárdenas #150Calle Lázaro Cárdenas #150
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    Notes
    • The itinerary is subject to changes or possible extensions of time by external causes and outside our control such as: climate or heavy traffic. It is recommended not to program another activity for the same day.
    • Children 2-4 years Free per adult, extra child pays child rate
    Restrictions
    • People with back problems, neck and difficulty walking are not permitted on the tour.
       
    Recommendations
    • Comfortable shoes
    • Cameras and sunshades if possible
    • Cash for souvenirs is highly recommended.