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Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, Europe
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Overview
Guadalajara serves as your gateway to the enchanting towns of Mezcala and Chapala, where a local expert will guide you through rich cultural heritage. This tour includes a boat ride on Lake Chapala, showcasing its historical significance and natural beauty.
- 🚤 A boat ride on Lake Chapala is included, taking you to Mezcala Island, a former indigenous ceremonial center.
- 🏛️ Tour highlights include historical sites, colonial buildings, markets, temples, and scenic boardwalks with stunning lake views.
- 🍽️ Lunch is provided facing the lake in the gastronomic area, featuring local cuisine renowned for seafood, micheladas, tequila cocktails, and steaks.
- 🌿 This private tour caters to nature and cultural heritage enthusiasts seeking an authentic and personalized experience.
- 🚌 Private round-trip transport ensures comfort throughout your journey with your companions.
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Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
- Knowledgeable Local Guide
- Boat Ride on Lake Chapala
- Soda or mineral water
- Historical tour of Mezcala Island
- Purified water
- Private transportation
- Lunch
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Lake ChapalaYou will tour and appreciate one day the 3 main magic towns on the shore of Chapala Lake (Mezcala, Chapala & Ajijic). Indigenous origin villages with lots of history, tradition, and gastronomy. It may take several hours depending on the wishes of the traveler
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Mezcala IslandEnjoy a boat ride (included) to Mezcala Island in the company of a local expert where you will learn all about the ruins and vestiges of one of the most important military forts during the War of Independence. Formerly it was also a ceremonial center of the Coca indigenous community.
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Visit the old Chapala Railway station that formerly communicated the region with the city of Mexico and Guadalajara around the 1920s. Today it is a museum dedicated to sharing the history of the region. *The museum is subject to the availability of local authorities*
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Malecon de ChapalaStroll and appreciate the beautiful Chapala boardwalk as well as its historic center.
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Chapala Handicrafts MarketRight next to the Chapala boardwalk you can find the handicraft market where you will find pre-Hispanic crafts, jewelry, souvenirs as well as drinks and snacks typical of the region.
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Visit the parish of Chapala and appreciate its neocolonial architecture.
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AjijicStroll the historic center of Ajijic, a magical town on the shore of Lake Chapala.
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In this cultural center of Ajijic you can appreciate murals related to the history of the region as well as art and photography exhibitions, folkloric ballet presentations and theater plays. *The place is subject to the availability of local authorities*
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Parroquia de San Andres ApostolVisit the Ajijic parish and appreciate its neocolonial architecture.
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Malecon de AjijicDiscover another of the magical towns in the Ribera de Chapala route. Appreciate its beautiful boardwalk and historic center. You will find also great coffee shops, regional crafts, and a craft beer brewery.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, Europe
Experience unavailable
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!