Private Xihuacan Archaeological Tour
Overview
During the tour, your tour guide’s attention will be focused only in your group or family.
You will have a local tour guide with a full knowledge and love for the archeology and culture in Mexico.
You will have access to all the areas on the Xihuacan Archeological excavation site.
Lunch will be authentic Mexican, in Mexican environment away from the tourist area.
You will visit the rural community Soledad de Maciel where you will learn the life style and culture in the small villages away from the tourist areas.
During the tour, there will be a COVID-19 prevention plan:
• By using a clean and disinfected vehicle, available just for your group , with enough space to provide comfort and hygiene.
• Having an initial conversation at the beginning of the tour , that will talk about the following topics: use of mouth cover, use of hand sanitation, use of gloves, avoid visiting places where there is a large concentration of people to minimize physical contact.
You will have a local tour guide with a full knowledge and love for the archeology and culture in Mexico.
You will have access to all the areas on the Xihuacan Archeological excavation site.
Lunch will be authentic Mexican, in Mexican environment away from the tourist area.
You will visit the rural community Soledad de Maciel where you will learn the life style and culture in the small villages away from the tourist areas.
During the tour, there will be a COVID-19 prevention plan:
• By using a clean and disinfected vehicle, available just for your group , with enough space to provide comfort and hygiene.
• Having an initial conversation at the beginning of the tour , that will talk about the following topics: use of mouth cover, use of hand sanitation, use of gloves, avoid visiting places where there is a large concentration of people to minimize physical contact.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueologica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan, Shop 1, Building 124, Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo de Azueta Mexico
Our accredited guide will walk with you through the Xihuacan Museum and he will explain you the artefacts, decorations items, stones and bones that there are in the museum.
At the Ball Court you will be explain the relation between the community, the ball ceremony and the polytheistic religion.
In the pyramid there will be an explanation about the architecture of the pyramid, the building materials that were use and the purpose of building the pyramid in that specific location.
You will be driven next to the Xihuacan Main square in which they government just begin doing the excavation.
After the Xihuacan Ceremonial center you will be taking to the Soledad de Maciel Village only 7 minutes away. In the Village you will visit and take pictures of the first Archaeological Monolith found in the community.
The next visit will be to one of the houses in the village to see and understand about the culture and life style in the rural areas on the Guerrero coast line. The town is now know for the agriculture of Tabaco and tropical fruits, therefor you will have a chance to buy a tobacco cigar and/or replicas of the artefact that there are in the museum made out of clay.
After the visit you will be taking for lunch on the country side at the restaurant for a fresh an authentic Mexican lunch which will consist on one of the following choices:
Chicken on the grill or breaded or chicken fajitas.
Fish on the grill or breaded or on garlic sauce.
Shrimp on garlic sauce or breaded.
All of the dishes come with guacamole & chips, a sope, we also serve you handmade tortillas, beans and salsa. It comes with a beer or soft drink.
After the lunch you will be taking back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan, Shop 1, Building 124, Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo de Azueta Mexico
Our accredited guide will walk with you through the Xihuacan Museum and he will explain you the artefacts, decorations items, stones and bones that there are in the museum.
At the Ball Court you will be explain the relation between the community, the ball ceremony and the polytheistic religion.
In the pyramid there will be an explanation about the architecture of the pyramid, the building materials that were use and the purpose of building the pyramid in that specific location.
You will be driven next to the Xihuacan Main square in which they government just begin doing the excavation.
After the Xihuacan Ceremonial center you will be taking to the Soledad de Maciel Village only 7 minutes away. In the Village you will visit and take pictures of the first Archaeological Monolith found in the community.
The next visit will be to one of the houses in the village to see and understand about the culture and life style in the rural areas on the Guerrero coast line. The town is now know for the agriculture of Tabaco and tropical fruits, therefor you will have a chance to buy a tobacco cigar and/or replicas of the artefact that there are in the museum made out of clay.
After the visit you will be taking for lunch on the country side at the restaurant for a fresh an authentic Mexican lunch which will consist on one of the following choices:
Chicken on the grill or breaded or chicken fajitas.
Fish on the grill or breaded or on garlic sauce.
Shrimp on garlic sauce or breaded.
All of the dishes come with guacamole & chips, a sope, we also serve you handmade tortillas, beans and salsa. It comes with a beer or soft drink.
After the lunch you will be taking back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Excursion424063
March 2023
We did this tour with Francisco and lucky us! He was an informative guide who knew an incredible amount about the archeological site and the local village life and attempted to answer all of our questions. His sense of humour and excellent English were greatly appreciated. Not only did we enjo...
We did this tour with Francisco and lucky us! He was an informative guide who knew an incredible amount about the archeological site and the local village life and attempted to answer all of our questions. His sense of humour and excellent English were greatly appreciated. Not only did we enjoy the site, but found the visit to the small local village a wonderful addition to our tour. Lunch was very good and served at a typical Mexican roadside restaurant. Our van was new, spacious and air conditioned. Pick up/drop off was effortless. I would highly recommend Francisco and the company.Tourist52899891275
October 2021
Fabulous tour! Luis is obviously so proud of his culture - it was a great time. Can't wait to do the monarch butterfly trip and Dios de Los Muertos!
Fabulous tour! Luis is obviously so proud of his culture - it was a great time. Can't wait to do the monarch butterfly trip and Dios de Los Muertos!pllvier
September 2021
We did the private tour with Luis de la Maza to “La Chole” (Xihuacan archaeological site). His extensive knowledge, which comes from a lifetime and generational living in the area, provided an extraordinarily authentic experience. We were thrilled and pleasantly surprised with his service. You wi...
We did the private tour with Luis de la Maza to “La Chole” (Xihuacan archaeological site). His extensive knowledge, which comes from a lifetime and generational living in the area, provided an extraordinarily authentic experience. We were thrilled and pleasantly surprised with his service. You will not be disappointed!davidsK3476OC
September 2023
The tour was amazing. Pedro is an excellent, knowledgeable guide. He explained the archaeological site expertly and answered any questions I had. The trip was conducted in a comfortable, air conditioned vehicle which was a blessing due to the extreme heat and humidity. I would highly recommend...
The tour was amazing. Pedro is an excellent, knowledgeable guide. He explained the archaeological site expertly and answered any questions I had. The trip was conducted in a comfortable, air conditioned vehicle which was a blessing due to the extreme heat and humidity. I would highly recommend this tour.