Private Xihuacan Archeological Tour: Exclusive Exploration of Ancient Mexican Culture
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Ixtapa
Embark on a private Xihuacan archaeological tour for an exclusive exploration of ancient Mexican culture. Enjoy a knowledgeable local guide, access to excavation sites, authentic Mexican lunch, and a COVID-19 prevention plan.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueologica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan - 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.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

During your expedition, our guide’s focus will be entirely on your group or family.
You’ll have the company of a guide who is well-versed and passionate about Mexican archaeology and culture.
You’ll be granted entry to every section of the Xihuacan Archaeological dig site.
You’ll enjoy a classic Mexican lunch in a non-touristy, authentic setting.
You’ll also visit the village of Soledad de Maciel to experience the lifestyle and culture in these secluded villages away from the usual tourist hubs.

For this tour, we have a preventative plan against COVID-19 which includes:
• The provision of a clean, sanitized vehicle designated solely for your group, with ample space for comfort and cleanliness.
• We will also have an initial chat at the start of the tour to discuss topics like wearing masks, hand sanitization, glove usage, and avoidance of crowded areas to lessen direct contact.

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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Davidsk3476oc
Sep 28, 2023
Fun day, great experience. - 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.
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Excursion424063
Mar 2, 2023
Great tour to Xihuacan - 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.
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Tourist52899891275
Oct 25, 2021
The first of what will definitely be several trips with Luis! - 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!
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Pllvier
Sep 8, 2021
Exceptional With Luis! - 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!
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