Archaeological Site Tour in Zihuatanejo: Explore Mesoamerican History and Coconut Culture

Embark on an archaeological tour in Zihuatanejo to explore Mesoamerican history and discover the rich coconut culture. Visit a brick and tile factory, the coconut museum, the community of El Coacoyul, and the ancient site of Xihuacan. Experience the fascinating blend of history and culture while enjoying a delicious lunch.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueológica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan - We will visit Xihuacan, also known as “La Chole,” a Mesoamerican archaeological site situated in the municipality of Petatlán, in the small town of La Soledad de Maciel.
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an archaeological adventure to Xihuacan, known as “La Chole,” a Mesoamerican archaeological site situated in Costa Grande de Guerrero, close to Zihuatanejo. This site was inhabited for over 3,000 years by three distinct cultures that interacted with other Mesoamerican civilizations like the Olmec and Teotihuacan. The tour of “La Chole” is…

Location
Zona Arqueologica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan
Shop 1, Building 124
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Danigw6660ks
Jan 27, 2026
Worthwhile! - FABIAN was a great host. If you ask for him by name while booking this tour, you will get a knowledge guide who speaks great English and connects you with an interesting trip and tour.
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Allen
Jan 6, 2026
Fun and interesting day trip from Zihuatanejo. - Great day with our guide FABIAN! Picked us up right on time and took us to the archeological site where we were met by a local guise from the site. Had a nice lunch at the market and headed back to town.
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577harrisp
Dec 6, 2025
Fantastic Archeological Tour with the Exceptional Fabian! - My wife and I had a truly fantastic experience with Ketavi Tour in Zihuatanejo. We took the archeological trip and were picked up from our hotel and dropped back. We learned so much, and the entire day was insightful and enjoyable. Our guide, Fabian, was absolutely phenomenal. He is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain every detail, patiently answering all of our questions. He genuinely went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable throughout the entire trip. We stopped on the way for some local coffee and vanilla. A highlight of Fabian's exceptional service was how attentive he was to our dietary needs. He made sure my wife, who is vegetarian, received a wonderful vegetarian meal. Speaking of which, the food provided on the trip was fantastic! Recommend to carry some cash for tipping along the way. Thank you, Ketavi Tour and especially Fabian, for an unforgettable and comfortable journey. Highly recommended!
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B8997oepatrickb
Jun 30, 2025
Archaeological Tour - Museum plus 2 sites! - Tour guides were very friendly, conversational, helpful with lots of local knowledge about history, horticulture, and the archaeological ruins. We stopped by a local coffee shop about halfway there, watched their roasting process, and purchased local coffee. Afterwards, we went to the museum and got the background of the archaeological sites before traveling there. Really amazing to have the combo experience of the museum and view 2 sites. The Zihua history is truly a story to be told. Thanks for a great tour!
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Carlotab586
Apr 17, 2025
An excellent guide and driver in Zihuatanejo! - A friend and I recently returned from a glorious 9-day trip to Zihuatanejo. I want to especially mention our wonderful guide and driver for many destinations. His name is Paco and he owns PACO'S ADVENTURES. He can be reached at +52 755-102-1711. He took us to the nearby archeological ruins and drove us to a 30-mile private beach that serves as a turtle nesting habitat. We were able to release about 40 baby turtles. It was a wonderful morning and Paco was able to tell us about the cycle of life of these creatures. He was born and raised in Zihua and was a wonderful companion for our many excursions. I recommend him highly. Carlota in Santa Fe, NM.
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Q9969qwjareds
Jan 2, 2025
Super Cool Time! Always Recommend to Friends - Great tour! Fabian was an awesome person to hang out with for an afternoon! Only about 30mins south of the airport (with stop at a coffee shop on the way). Learned a lot about the ancestors of the area and saw pyramids that were built thousands of years ago. Toured a museum with artifacts found in the area as well- super cool! On the way back we stopped at a market and had some authentic Mexican cuisine. Absolutely amazing time would recommend to all of my friends visiting the area. Will also be booking additional tours in the future!
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Dolores_t
Dec 31, 2024
A Family Affair - This is an experience you should not miss. We booked the tour online easily. I was contacted by the owner immediately to confirm our reservation. We were staying at a condo on Ixtapa near the pickup hotels. We thought we would have to take a taxi or bus to the hotel. When I mentioned this to the owner (Ulisis) he let us know they could pick us up at the condo. They day of our tour, we met or guide Fabian and driver Gabriel. We then travelled to Zihuatanejo to a private villa to pick up a three generation family that would be joining us. Gabriel navigated the narrow streets with great skill. After boarding our tour buddies, Fabian stopped at a local store in case we wanted some snacks. Very thoughtful. He then took us to a fantastic coffee shop shop that roasted their own beans over an open fire roaster! Never had a better coffee. Then off to a museum dedicated to an ancient civilization that preceded the Mayans and Aztecs. Our local guide revealed the many ancient rituals and games this tribe engaged in. He even pointed out a ring he personally excavated and gave to the museum. Then we proceeded to visit a pyramid nearby. We learned of the many ancient rituals and games that were played there. The winners were rewarded with an incredible honor to say the least. We then got to climb the stairs to the top of the pyramid to a spectacular view. I took my 70 year old legs up that pyramid! It was amazing. As an older person with some mobility issues, I felt very supported by Fabian and Gabriel. They were so kind and thoughtful to make sure I was safe and felt included. Even making sure I had help getting in and out of the van. After our descent, Fabian took Us to a local restaurant in the village for an authentic Mexican meal. We sat at a large table and enjoyed the rich and delicious food. We had several baskets of the freshest tortillas I’ve ever had. Whenever we would run out, a woman would come by and toss fresh hot tortillas right from the wood burning stove. After filling our hearts and bellies, we started our trip back. I want to give a special kudos to Gabriel our driver. The streets of Zihuatanejo are very narrow and crowded. Gabriel navigated those streets like a pro! Every time we would see a van or car close to us, he would say “ Don’t worry, everything will be okey dokey. Gotta love this guy. Along the way Fabian and Gabriel made sure we had plenty to drink, and we appreciated that. I have to say what an enriching experience, learning and experiencing the local culture. We made memories and new friends along the way. Muchas gracias a Fabian y Gabriel…
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Tour38524540348
Dec 17, 2024
Don't miss this! - This tour was fantastic. Fabian, our guide, was very personable and friendly. He was very knowledgeable about the area and we learned so much! We could not have asked for a better site guide in Adan. He knew so much and has been finding artifacts there since childhood. What an amazing day! Highly recommend it if you are the least bit interested in the history and culture of the area.
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Dhnovelle
Mar 29, 2025
Tour of discovery. - We had an interesting trip giving us a chance to understand more about local culture and history as well as understanding how trading in ancient times contributed to technological development. We had a very good guide for the visit to the pyramids who explained how his family members had come across some really important archaeological finds. It was also nice to be able to call in at a ‘proper’ coffee shop, visit a local village and finally visit the coco museum. Lunch was great with plenty of options offered and we all fell in love with the watermelon drink! The ladies there are good cooks xx. Orion kept us well informed as we were driven to each place and Benjamin was a very comfortable driver
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Mobile58567162666
Nov 24, 2024
Trip to the Petatlan Ruins - I did the Petatlan ruins tour. Our tour guide was very friendly and the destination was beautiful and impressive. We went to a museum first to learn about the history of the area and ruins. The museum representative only spoke Spanish and our tour guide spoke broken English so it was a little challenging to understand all the information we were given. It helped that I understand some Spanish. The best part of the tour was actually seeing the ruins which included the game court and the pyramid and temples. We also went to the little town nearby and visited the old adobe church with the stone carving of the King, Chole in front. After the tour we stopped at a nice open air restaurant for delicious food. Overall, it was a very nice experience and I'm very glad I did it and would recommend it.
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From $125
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).