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Copala Village: Explore Historic Charm
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8 Ratings
Malpica
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Mexico on a private tour of Malpica Concordia and Copala Foothills. Explore historic villages, sample traditional Mexican bread, and experience the silver rush in the town of Copala. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in the best banana coconut cream pie in Mexico!
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Mexico on a private tour of Malpica Concordia and Copala Foothills. Explore historic villages, sample traditional Mexican bread, and experience the silver rush in the town of Copala. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in the best banana coconut cream pie in Mexico!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Malpica - In Malpica, visitors will explore a traditional brick oven bakery, warmed by wood, and a rustic floor tile factory, with opportunities to collect samples from both locations.
- Concordia - The tour’s next destination is an artisan workshop and store located along the highway between Malpica and Concordia. Here, guests can discover…
- Malpica - In Malpica, visitors will explore a traditional brick oven bakery, warmed by wood, and a rustic floor tile factory, with opportunities to collect samples from both locations.
- Concordia - The tour’s next destination is an artisan workshop and store located along the highway between Malpica and Concordia. Here, guests can discover arts and crafts created on-site. Just a short walk from the store, the workshop and ovens are where artisans skillfully transform clay into stunning pieces of art.
- Concordia - A major highlight of this tour is the Saint Sebastian Church, situated in the heart of Concordia, a town established in 1565 by Francisco de Ibarra. Concordia is one of the oldest towns in Sinaloa, renowned for its silver mining, furniture craftsmanship, and the traditional “Raspado,” akin to a shaved ice cone. Visitors can also opt to enjoy a Mexican lunch at El Granero restaurant, conveniently located behind Saint Sebastian Church.
- Mesillas - In the quaint town of Mesillas, nestled at the base of the Sierra, there will be time to explore a couple of artisanal furniture stores and a local bakery.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Be intrigued by a village established in 1565 with a church that dates back to the 18th century. Experience the original taste of our Mexican bread, freshly baked in a traditional wood-fired brick oven. Assist our companion Jorge in creating a floor tile in a method that hasn’t changed in 70 years. Take a trip back to the times of the silver rush by…
Be intrigued by a village established in 1565 with a church that dates back to the 18th century. Experience the original taste of our Mexican bread, freshly baked in a traditional wood-fired brick oven. Assist our companion Jorge in creating a floor tile in a method that hasn’t changed in 70 years. Take a trip back to the times of the silver rush by exploring the grand town of ‘Copala’, where you will get to enjoy the most delicious banana coconut cream pie in all of Mexico.
Location
Malpica
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Benjaminrc7177dt
Nov 27, 2025
Relaxing, special experience of life outside the big city. - David was very attentive, and organized. Our driver, Ismael, was amazing. His grandfatherly charm and knowledge, A++
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Mark_r
Nov 16, 2025
Great overview of Mazatlán and its culture - We spent a day in Mazatlán during a cruise stop, and the tour company’s location inside the cruise terminal made things super convenient. After a short wait, we met our guide, Windy, and headed out for a fantastic excursion. Windy was warm and friendly, eager to share his knowledge of the area and its culture. Our first stop was a local brick factory, followed by a visit to the small town of Malpica, where we explored two artisan shops—one specializing in decorative ceramic tiles and the other a popular local bakery. After a quick visit to the town church, we continued to Concordia. There, Windy gave us a lovely tour of the Church of San Sebastián, and we had plenty of time to stroll around and shop. We had planned to visit Copala next, but storm damage had closed the road. Thinking on his feet, Windy took us back to Mazatlán for a wonderful tour of the old town, including stops at the Cathedral of Mazatlán (Immaculate Conception), the Mazatlán Lighthouse (El Faro area), and more shopping time. It was an amazing day, and thanks to Windy’s passion and dedication, every moment was memorable.
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Carolyn_b
Nov 13, 2025
Great tour if you want to experience local culture! - This adventure was a last-minute decision, and we really appreciated how accommodating they were in getting us scheduled on such short notice. My husband and I ended up being the only ones on the tour, which made it feel like a VIP experience!
Luis was fantastic—he genuinely wanted to make sure we enjoyed every part of our day. Even though it was outside the busy season, we still managed to visit many sights and see so much. Since my husband and I love exploring historical areas and local culture, Luis tailored the experience perfectly to our interests.
While a few places were closed, we never felt like we missed out. We enjoyed a delicious meal at Daniel’s, took the mine tour, and made several scenic stops along the way.
Overall, we had an amazing time and would highly recommend this tour—you won’t be disappointed!
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Sid_p
Apr 7, 2024
Excellent tour - Seeing some authentic towns and seeing the local culture was an excellent experience . Great tour 😎
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Luan_d
Sep 27, 2023
Fun day trip with friends - Our host David was very knowledgeable and shared his insight about the history and culture of the cities we visited. We enjoyed our day out and he even allowed us to stop at a grocery store to pick up a few items. I would recommend David and use him for other tours. He was flexible and fun - and best of all, he makes margaritas in the back of the van too!
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Frankterri
Jun 1, 2021
Best Tour Company in Mazaltan - Loved our first village. It was a true insight of how the villagers performed their business. David (our guide) was very informative and was one of the best guides we have ever experienced throughout the world. Unfortunately, because of COVID the villages were not yet recovered. Also because of Mother's Day being the day before our trip, the restaurant that we had anticipated to visit was closed, but David took us to our now favorite restaurant in Mazaltan (Mr. Leonso) when we requested a seafood/Mexican restaurant.
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Cherilf2016
May 24, 2021
A Most Interesting Day - David is one of the most knowledgeable tour guides anywhere. His knowlege of Mexican History makes this tour so much more than visiting 3 lovely REAL Mexican pueblos. His English is Great. He lived in Canada and speaks Canadian very well. The English, not the French. A bonus is his Great Mango Margaritas. We went to a lovely lunch spot. You will enjoy any of his tours. Durango will be my next one
Cheryl F
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Happyhippyred
Sep 29, 2020
Mazatlan Tours - David picked us up on time from our hotel. Drove us to Malpica, Concordia and Copala in his air conditioned van. Which was very clean. He was very professional. The tour was fabulous. He took us to a Tile Factory, an old church, did some shopping in all the small pueblos and had lunch at very nice restaurant which is famous for the banana cream pie. Best part of the tour was the Margaritas he made for us. Tamarindo Margaritas are so good and refreshing. If you are looking for a great tour I recommend this one
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