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Travel.
Connect.
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Authentic Experiences In Mexico
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PLAYA DEL
CARMEN
TULUM
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CALAKMUL
HOLBOX
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Bacalar
Calakmul
Playa del Carmen
river in the Riviera Maya.
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Tulum
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Campeche
Mérida
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Holbox
Valladolid
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Archeological sites
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Playa
del Carmen
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Swim in an underground river in the Riviera Maya.
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Half day
Small group
Duration: Group:
Rio Secreto is a natural reserve located a few minutes from Playa del Carmen in the heart of the Riviera Maya, where nature and human beings converge in harmony. Your meeting point will be at the entrance of the site. Today you will have the opportunity to explore a wonder of the natural world in one of the largest subway river systems in the world, where the history of our planet is written in thousands of geological formations. Floating in its clear fresh water is an experience of a lifetime. During the approximately 3.5-hour tour, your local English-speaking guide will explain all about the walls and formations of this marvelous geological library while you explore different flooded caves. Some you can walk in, and others where you will need to swim. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy a traditional buffet lunch.
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PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Tulum
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Float and relax in natural canals.
Today you will visit the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, which in Mayan means "a place where the sky was born." Upon arrival at the Muyil Community Center, you will have
a light snack and join a group of travelers to begin the tour. This community-based ecotourism cooperative focuses on the conservation and preservation of ecosystems by promoting unique experiences with a commitment to responsible tourism.
– SIAN KA’AN BIOSPHERE RESERVE –
Half day
Small group or private
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TULUM
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Bacalar
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Sail on a catamaran through the lagoon of the seven colors.
Duration: Half day
Group: Small group
You will start your tour at the Bacalar dock, where you will board a catamaran sailing boat accompanied by your local English-speaking guide. This shared experience lasts three to four hours, and you start by sailing toward the south of the lagoon. During the tour, you will enjoy fresh fruit juice, water, or beer while you observe and learn about the importance of the mangroves. It is a perfect opportunity to connect with nature in a sustainable way since you will only need the wind to navigate and avoid polluting the ecosystem.
You will visit the famous "Pirates Channel" where you will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel. You will continue to the Cenote de la Bruja or Cenote Negro. Here you will also be able to explore its waters and enjoy the colors of the different depths. You will also visit the Isla de Los Pájaros, a locally declared sanctuary, where you will see several species of birds and the famous shades of blue of the Bacalar Lagoon. Finally, you will venture to Cenote Esmeralda, an area of great beauty.
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Calakmul
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Handicraft workshops in the Mayan communities of Calakmul
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Short Experience
Private
– CALAKMUL –
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CALAKMUL
Today you will visit Rogelio and his family, who will welcome you into their workshop to show you their original crafts made with local materials. His specialty is stone carving, such as limestone, petrified fossils, quartz, and obsidian, and creating tablets with his designs inspired by the Mayan culture. With materials such as jade, he creates jewelry objects such as earrings and charms. They offer a complete experience for visitors that includes the explanation of the technique, a demonstration of stone carving, and then play to become an archaeologist, looking for a piece hidden in the garden of the workshop. To finish, you will have the opportunity to try carving your stucco piece and take it as a souvenir.
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Campeche
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Visit vestiges of ancient kingdoms on the route of the Chenes in Campeche.
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– CAMPECHE –
Duration: Full day
Group: Private
The first stop will be El Tabasqueño where you will find the Emblem Tower, a monument associated with scientific astronomical activities, and where you will also see a large number of stelae that recorded information about the most relevant aspects of the city. You will continue to Hochob, where you can also visit several ancient monuments such as the East Palace, where there is a huge mask representing the Mayan god Itzamná, or Structures II and III, with decorated masks, false temples and simulated staircases. Finally you will visit Dzibilnocac, a little known archaeological site where you will find the Painted Vault, a group of mounds, platforms, vaulted buildings and rooms decorated with masks of the Mayan god of rain, Chaac.
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CAMPECHE
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Mérida
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Duration:
Group:
Full day
Private
Today, early in the morning, you will leave Mérida to go to Cenotillo, a place surrounded by a large number of cenotes, including the cenote Xooch, unique for its large size and the lush nature that surrounds it. During this adventure, you will enjoy a 4 km bike ride between the center of Cenotillo and the town hall.
Then go from the center of Cenotillo to the entrance of the cenote, where you can bathe in its crystal clear waters and enjoy a delicious lunch at the restaurant of the cooperative. On the way back to Mérida, you will visit Izamal to discover its cobbled streets and yellow facades, as well as the convent of San Antonio de Padua and the archaeological site of Kinich Kakmo.
Visit the yellow city of Izamal and swim in a cenote.
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Valladolid
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Visit a cornfield and learn about corn in Yaxunah.
Visit Chichen Itza and swim in the mystical cenote of Yokdzonot.
Visit a cornfield and learn about corn in Yaxunah.
A community guide will introduce themselves and walk you through this experience. This community is a place surrounded by cornfields and dense vegetation. It seems that at the time of the ancient Mayas, it was already an important center for the cultivation of corn, the sacred food of the gods. For the Maya, the milpa was like their home, and they had to ask permission to enter it.
In just a few hours, your guide, along with community locals, will show you the production process of this important ingredient for the Mayan people. You will learn about cleaning, sowing, and harvesting tasks and taste the drinks that can be made with corn. Check out the potzoles, pinoles, nixtamals, and atoles.
At the end of this experience, you will taste the gastronomic delights that the traditional cooks of the community will prepare for you.
Duration:
Group:
Short experience.
Private
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VALLADOLID
Boat ride in search of flamingos in the Río Lagartos Reserve.
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– VALLADOLID –
Duration: Short experience
Group: Private
Rio Lagartos, a town located in the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, is one of the main nesting areas for flamingos in the YUCATAN PENINSULA.
You will embark with your local guide for a boat trip in this fascinating nature reserve to discover the biodiversity of the ecosystem between mangroves, crocodiles, and flamingos. You will observe Las Coloradas, beautiful salt ponds that have a pinkish hue due to their salt concentration. (Their color depends on the time of year and the light). You will also have the opportunity to take a Mayan exfoliating bath in the white clay mounds, which are beneficial for the skin as they hydrate and soften the dermis. At the end, you will have time to get off the boat and enjoy the gentle waves on a beautiful beach.
Period of pink flamingos: from April to November
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VALLADOLID
Look for spider monkeys while boating around Punta Laguna.
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– VALLADOLID –
The Punta Laguna reserve is an extremely beautiful natural environment, and it is managed by a Mayan cooperative. The vast Punta Laguna reserve of approximately 5500 hectares will amaze you with the richness of its ecosystems in a dense jungle.
Accompanied by a guide, you will go in search of spider monkeys and howler monkeys whose deep cries will impress you. You will be able to enjoy the vast lagoon by taking a short canoe trip to venture into an exotic luxuriant nature.
If you have an adventurous spirit, you can launch yourself from the top of the 240-meter high zip line just to change your angle of view and admire the beauty of the place by gaining height with some thrills.
Duration:
Group:
Half day
Private
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VALLADOLID
Learn about the daily life of a Mayan community.
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Duration: Full Day
Group: Private
Visit a Mayan community near Valladolid, and enjoy a day of cultural immersion. You will have a full day of adventure and fun because you will have a guided tour through the Milpa and the Mayan jungle, you will explore caves, and find wonderful virgin cenotes where you can swim and abseil. Finally, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the craft workshop, distinguished by its beautiful dreamcatchers and comfortable hammocks.
Mayan gastronomy is one of the many treasures you will find here. You can taste the delicious typical dishes of the region during a lunch in the community.
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Holbox
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Expedition
Boat ride through the ecosystems of the unvisited side of Holbox
Duration: Group:
Half day
Private
At eight am, you take a boat that will take you to Cabo Catoche, east of Holbox Island. Along the way, you can see turtles and also dolphins, if you are lucky. Once at sea, you will stop to fish for about half an hour. When you arrive at the pristine beaches of Cabo Catoche, one of two local communities will welcome you. You can entrust your catch of the day to the cooks of the community, who will take care of preparing a delicious
ceviche. You will enjoy this exotic meal with your feet in the sand by the sea, and then you can enjoy some free time. Then you will take the boat for about five minutes to arrive at Rio Santa Paola. Admire the magnificent landscape that awaits you, walk on the sandbanks and observe the wildlife present in this environment OR, if the conditions are favorable, you will snorkel near Cabo Catoche.
You will finally leave for Holbox in the early afternoon.
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Archeological Sites
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From the most iconic to the less-touristy archeological sites in Yucatan Peninsula
Visiting the archaeological sites in the Yucatan Peninsula holds tremendous significance for you as a traveler seeking a blend of cultural enrichment and historical exploration. These sites, including iconic locations like Chichen Itza, Tulum, and Uxmal, provide you with a captivating window into the flourishing Mayan civilization that thrived in this region centuries ago. With their majestic pyramids, remarkably preserved temples, and intricate sculptures, these sites showcase the architectural ingenuity and intellectual advancements of the Mayans.
Exploring these ancient remnants allows you to delve into the intriguing history of this civilization, gaining insights into their religious beliefs and scientific achievements, all while immersed in the mystical ambiance of the surrounding jungle.
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SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS
FRONTERA
COROZAL
PALENQUE
TUXTLA
GUTIERREZ
VILLAHERMOSA
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Chiapas
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Activities in Chiapas
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San Cristóbal de las Casas & Lagunas de Montebello Biosphere Reserve
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Palenque - Lacandon Jungle
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San Cristóbal de las Casas & Lagunas de Montebello Biosphere Reserve
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Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo
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Duration: Half day.
Group: Private.
Today, your local guide in Spanish will pick you up to join a group of travelers to take you on a tour of approximately seven hours to see Tuxtla Gutiérrez’s sights through the descent towards Cahuaré Dock.
Immediately, you will board a motorboat that will lead you to the Sumidero Canyon, a natural formation with walls reaching as high as 800 m; its walls formation occurred about 136 million years ago. You will see waterfalls, caves made by nature throughout the years, and representative flora and fauna of this place.
In a vehicle, you will travel to Chiapa de Corzo, one of the most colorful villages in Chiapas, located on the Grijalva River shore. Walk this place’s streets, visit its markets and churches, eat in any local restaurant, and learn about La Pila, a fountain in Mudéjar style made of red brick, before returning to San Cristóbal.
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SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS
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Palenque - Lacandon Jungle
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Visit Palenque Archeological Site & Waterfalls
Duration: Half day.
Group: Private.
visit the Archaeological Zone of Palenque and the emblematic buildings of the site such as the temple of the skull, the queen's bath, the ball game, the palace and the Temple of the Inscriptions, which houses the tomb dedicated to King Pakal, the most famous ruler of Palenque.
After the tour of the archaeological site appreciate staggered waterfalls in the middle of the tranquility of the jungle and are characterized by its turquoise crystal clear water that you can appreciate during the dry season (March to July) or if you prefer walk along the path that goes down the side of the river to reach the natural pools where you can take a refreshing swim while enjoying the wonderful scenery in the company of the sound of the jungle.
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PALENQUE
Adventure in the Lacandon Jungle
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Duration: 2 days
Group: Private.
Welcome to Canto de la Selva. This hotel is unique in every aspect, created with the intention of preserving the jungle, specifically the Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve. An important fact is that this hotel used to be connected by land, but due to the change in the Lacantún River, the land connection was erased, leaving the hotel on an island that can only be accessed by boat. Instead of being an obstacle, this has made the hotel truly unique. During this experience, you will enjoy a night of accommodation in rooms that directly face the jungle. You will have the opportunity to listen to howler monkeys, whose howling is sometimes mistaken for that of a jaguar. Without a doubt, it is a unique experience. In the restaurant, you will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner to have the necessary energy to participate in the two experiences included in this package. These experiences could involve walking along two jungle trails, kayaking in the Lacantún River, taking a river tour, and visiting the Casa del Morpho. If you are more adventurous, you can also take part in night hikes within the jungle. Canto de la Selva is undoubtedly a project that will teach you about the virtues of the Chiapas jungle.
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FRONTERA COROZAL
SAN PABLO ETLA
OAXACA DE
JUAREZ
MANIALTEPEC
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OAXACA
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Activities in Oaxaca
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Coast of Oaxaca
Oaxaca de Juárez & Surroundings
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Tlacolula Market & Teotitlán Traditional Cooking Class
Duration: Full day.
Group: Private.
You will meet your English-speaking guide and head to the outskirts of Oaxaca City (approximately 45 minutes). Your experience will begin with a visit to Tlacolula square, where vendors from the communities around Oaxaca will sell their products, including coffee, bread, chocolate, honey, chili peppers, and other local delicacies. You will enjoy breakfast at the local market. Afterward you will visit the home of a traditional cook to take a cooking class on regional dishes using locally grown corn and traditional tools such as the comal and metate. You will enjoy the dishes you prepared accompanied by a traditional mezcal. Finally you will return to Oaxaca.
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Coast of Oaxaca
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Experience
Horseback riding to Laguna de Manialtepec
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– MANIALTEPEC –
Duration: Half day.
Group: Private.
Today you will head to San Jose Manialtepec, which means "place of lizards." An English-speaking guide will be waiting to welcome you and introduce you to your horse, who will be your companion in this exciting adventure. During the ride, you will pass by different fruit crops, including papaya, mango, and coconut. It is also possible to see some of the cattle ranches that are in the region. After a pleasant ride, you will arrive at a beautiful lagoon which you will cross in a canoe to get back on your horse. Finally, you will arrive at Puerto Suelo beach to enjoy a horseback ride along the beach, feeling the sea breeze and watching the beautiful waves.
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Mexico City
XOCHIMILCO
TEOTIHUACAN
SAN JUAN
MARKET
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MEXICO CITY
Visit the Floating Gardens and Canals of Xochimilco
Biking on Teotihuacán “The city of the gods”
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Visit the Floating
Gardens and Canals
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Duration: Half day.
Group: Private.
Today you will have the opportunity to visit one of Mexico City’s most emblematic areas: the canals of Xochimilco. Meaning “Place of Flowers” in Nahuatl, this historic neighborhood
was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.
Board a trajinera (a colorful flat-bottomed boat) to tour the area’s waterways while your guide shares the secrets of its biocultural richness. Visit the most representative areas of this place, such as the Tlilac Lagoon and the Tezhuilo Lagoon. Learn about the types of animal species you will find along the way, as well as some history of the canals of Xochimilco and general information about the whole area.
Along the way, you’ll stop at a demonstration chinampa (floating garden) to learn about the importance of the ancient chinampero agriculture system. Discover how these traditional cultivation techniques and natural biofilters improve the water quality and provide healthy ecosystems for the
conservation of native species like the axolotl.
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XOCHIMILCO
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Biking on Teotihuacán “The city of the gods”
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Duration: Full day.Group: Small group or private.
Today a driver will pick you up at your hotel in Mexico City to visit one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Mexico, and you will get to know it in a unique way.
Once you arrive on the site, you will get a bike to tour around the Valley of Teotihuacan that surrounds the archaeological site, passing through the route of the Murals. Now you have a first-person perspective of the place to start your guided tour of Teotihuacan (meaning City of the Gods). As you walk along the Causeway of the Dead, your guide will tell you all the mysteries of this ancient Aztec city, where you will find buildings such as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, the impressive Pyramid of the Sun, and the Pyramid of the Moon.
At the end of your tour, you will have a pulque tasting and visit a workshop of local products made from Tuna, Nopal, and Xoconostle.
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TEOTIHUACÁN
ACAXOCHITLÁN, HIDALGO
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, GUANAJUATO
TLAQUEPAQUE, JALISCO
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MEXICO
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Edible Mushroom Harvesting and Food Preparation, Hidalgo
Wine tasting at the Cuna de Tierra vineyard in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
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Artisan route of Tlaquepaque, Guadalajara
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Edible Mushroom Harvesting
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– HIDALGO –
Duration: Half day.
Group: Private.
Acaxochitlán is one of the few regions in Mexico where you can find cloud forest (with oak, pine, and white cedar trees). For centuries, the region has been inhabited by different indigenous groups: Nahua, Otomí, Tepehua, and Totonaca. Ancient practices such as traditional cuisine based on a wide variety of mushrooms that grow in the area’s forests are still preserved here.
In this experience, you will take a three-hour tour through the jungle with your English-speaking guide to collect edible mushrooms from this region. You will have the opportunity to totally immerse yourself in nature and enjoy beautiful landscapes made up of
vegetation, mountains, and waterfalls, while you harvest the food that you will later eat.
After a long and fun walk through the forest, you will enter the kitchen to prepare a delicious lunch with a variety of freshly picked mushrooms. Your hosts will show you how to do it safely and deliciously.
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HIDALGO
Wine tasting at the Cuna de Tierra vineyard in San Miguel de Allende.
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Duration: Short experience.
Group: Small group or private.
Today you will visit one of the most authentic and traditional vineyards in San Miguel de Allende: Cuna de Tierra. This winery features Italian, French, and Portuguese grapes. In addition, the work in the vineyards is handcrafted. With your English-speaking guide, you will enjoy a two-hour wine-tasting session where you will taste four different Mexican wines produced in this land, accompanied by a cheese and charcuterie board. During your visit, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Torre de Tierra viewpoint as well as the production area and barrels.
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GUANAJUATO
Artisan route of Tlaquepaque
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– GUADALAJARA –
Duration: Half day.
Group: Private.
In this tour, you will walk through the traditional neighborhoods of Tlaquepaque, where you will learn about its history, the colonial architecture that characterizes this magical town, as well as the most representative artisan workshops. You will go from being just a visitor to becoming an apprentice guided by the master craftsmen, who, for several generations, have preserved this tradition. You will also discover the process of creating pieces in different techniques and materials, modeling emotions, and leaving a little bit of your footprint and heart in the piece created.
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GUADALAJARA