Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour: Insightful Journey with an Archaeologist
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698 Ratings
San Miguel de Allende
Embark on an insightful journey with an archaeologist at the Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid. Discover ancient Mesoamerica, local legends, and cultural wisdom on this must-do tour.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Canada de la Virgen - The best way to visit the Cañada de la Virgen is with an expert guide. Along the way, Albert will share his knowledge of cultures of the Bajio region, including the Otomi people and other Mesoamerican cultures. After visiting the Welcome Center, we will walk a total of approximately 3 kilometers (2 miles) together, taking the same path as the ancients. Albert will show you recent discoveries at the archaeological site and you’ll be able to climb to the top of the pyramid. Along the way, you will see the impressive landscapes as your mind goes on a journey. You will leave with a more thorough knowledge of this wonderful, historical site.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
- Expertise from a federally-licensed guide
Additional Information
As I (Albert Coffee, vaccinated) guide you through this magical place, where I had the privilege of participating during the 2004 excavation field season, I’ll share what I have gleaned through personal hands-on experience & years of study about ancient Mesoamerica, the legends & wisdom of local people.
I am a graduate of Louisiana State University and federally licensed tour guide. This special tour includes years of documented legends, wisdom & memories of the elders of the ranch communities on and around the historic location. You will hear about each place and its cultural significance as you journey along the path the ancients took to reach the pyramid.
I’ve taken 20,000+ people on tours since the site opened to the public in 2011. My passion is relating information that is just coming to light in an area recently investigated in an enjoyable way. I hope to see you soon.
This is ‘a must do while you’re here…!’
‘An experience that can’t be missed.’
‘Don’t get left behind.’
Location
St. Paul's Church / Iglesia Anglicana de San Pablo
El Cardo
We meet in front of St. Paul's Church (Iglesia de San Pablo) on Cardo Street. It is a short walk from Centro and any taxi will know how to get there. Please call with any questions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Bill
May 29, 2024
Excellent half day trip - Albert was a great guide. We're really happy we took the trip to the Cañada de la Virgen pyramid. A less visited and much less crowded gem near San Miguel.
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Nova2wheelers
May 22, 2024
Informative and Entertaining Tour - Excellent tour, well worth the time and money. Albert is a very knowledgeable guide, having spent many years researching and exploring the site. The site is beautiful and interesting and we really enjoyed the experience. As others have noted, the tour requires about a two mile walk, and there is little shade and no water. Highly recommend.
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Stephanie_s
May 21, 2024
Great tour very informative - Climbing the pyramid, crossing the sunken patio in front, Albert Coffee was very articulate in explaining the history and the actual excavation.
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Steven_s
May 7, 2024
Informative and Interesting Tour - Great half day trip to learn about ancient cultures indigenous to the area. Our trip was led by an archeologist who has a very close working relation with these ruins. We learned so much. Be prepared to walk and climb on uneven surfaces. Highly recommend.
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Travelingandtouring
Apr 17, 2024
A must do when visiting SMA! - Albert is so knowledgeable and makes the tour interesting and fun. Wear comfortable shoes to walk in, bring some water, a hat and pesos for tacos after. Great way to learn about Pre Hispanic history. It looks daunting but you can climb the steps easier than you think. Really cool experience!
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Roger_w
Apr 10, 2024
Pyramid tour with solar eclipse - Excellent tour, informative, highly knowledgeable guide (Coffee), well organized even arranged a solar eclipse!
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Richard_h
Apr 8, 2024
Superb Day at the Ruins - Albert provided a detailed and excellent overview of the history and ethnology of the ruins, giving a full understanding of events and circumstances leading to it's rise and decline of power and influence. He combined it with information about paleoecology and astronomy to enhance our understanding of the site. Well worth the trip.
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Sanjivtx
Mar 29, 2024
Must do tour in San Miguel de Allende - Do not miss this if you are going to San Miguel de Allende. The tour was very well organized. Things ran on time and very smoothly. Albert was very knowledgeable, an amazing guide. The site itself is incredible. The tacos at the end of the tour were a nice surprise and delicious (there were vegetarian options as well, which was fantastic). Highly recommended.
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Clarissa_n
May 21, 2024
Great tour could use improvements - Tour was very interesting and guide, Alberto, was full of info. The description of tour lacks complete information. . You have to walk 2 miles total. 1/2 of it uphill, rocky terrain and very, very minimal shade. Thank goodness there was a breeze. The guide should refrain from his political opinions during the tour.
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Heatherst9100ah
May 8, 2024
Operator did not show up. - They were a no show, with no warning. I scheduled my trip around this tour. Waited at the appointed location for them to tell me no one was available.
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