Journey through the Jalisco highlands, where unique circular pyramid complexes meet traditional Mexican mountain communities, and pre-Columbian architectural innovations demonstrate ancient Mexican engineering excellence. Experience archaeological mysteries and mountain heritage, with comfortable transport through diverse landscapes, as you anticipate encounters with circular temples and authentic highland culture.
Your professional Daytrip driver will meet you at your accommodation in Guadalajara and transport you safely to Guachimontones and then to Mascota, allowing you to explore unique archaeological heritage and traditional mountain culture.
Marvel at Mexico's most unique archaeological site, where ancient architects created circular stepped pyramids demonstrating sophisticated engineering techniques and astronomical knowledge unique in Mesoamerican civilization, while ongoing research reveals insights into pre-Columbian cultural development. Understand the advanced urban planning and innovative architectural techniques that created a distinctive cultural center controlling western Mexican trade routes and political networks. Learn about Teuchitlan culture, the significance of circular architecture, and archaeological discoveries while walking through interpretive facilities explaining construction techniques, religious practices, and cultural achievements. Visit the site museum, which displays artifacts, ceramic sculptures, and research findings, while professional guides explain ongoing archaeological work and cultural preservation efforts. The site's unique architecture and peaceful setting provide authentic encounters with pre-Columbian Mexican innovation while supporting archaeological research and cultural heritage preservation through educational tourism and scientific investigation. The archaeological site is closed on Mondays, but is open from 9:00 to 17:00 Tuesday to Sunday. A small entry fee may be required on-site, or visitors can book a private guided tour online before visiting.
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Mascota
随意以自己的节奏探索和发现
停留:2 小时 - 不包含入场费
Experience this charming Pueblo Mágico mountain community, where traditional Mexican highland culture, colonial architecture, and an authentic rural lifestyle offer comprehensive encounters with Mexican mountain heritage largely unchanged for generations. Explore cobblestone streets lined with colonial houses with red-tile roofs, and visit family businesses, artisan workshops, and cultural institutions that preserve community traditions. Visit local markets selling regional agricultural products, traditional crafts, and mountain specialties, while experiencing authentic Mexican highland culture and commercial activities that support family farms and traditional occupations. Local restaurants serve traditional mountain cuisine featuring regional ingredients, while community celebrations and cultural events preserve traditional music, dance, and artistic expressions that reflect authentic Mexican highland culture and community heritage.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.