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Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert

Location Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Location Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, Europe
$292.57
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Travel from Guadalajara to the Chapala Lake area and tour the magical towns of Mezcala, Chapala, and Ajijic hosted by a local expert.

Enjoy a boat ride (included) on the lake on the way to Mezcala Island. The Island was an indigenous ceremonial center in pre-Hispanic times and became a fortress and prison during the War of Independence from 1812 to 1816.

Visit Lake Chapala's main attractions, historical sites, colonial buildings, markets, temples, and boardwalks with beautiful lake views.

Enjoy lunch facing the lake in the gastronomic area. Try the delicious local cuisine, famous for its seafood, micheladas, tequila cocktails, and steaks.

This Private Chapala Lake Tour is dedicated to nature and heritage lovers, someone looking for an authentic, personalized, immersive experience.

Benefits:
• Expert local guide.
• Boat ride included
• Private tour for you and your companions.
• Historical tour of Mezcala Island
• Private round transport
Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert
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.
  • 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

  • Lake Chapala
    You 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
  • Mezcala Island
    Enjoy 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.
  • 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*
  • Malecon de Chapala
    Stroll and appreciate the beautiful Chapala boardwalk as well as its historic center.
  • Chapala Handicrafts Market
    Right 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.
  • Visit the parish of Chapala and appreciate its neocolonial architecture.
  • Ajijic
    Stroll the historic center of Ajijic, a magical town on the shore of Lake Chapala.
  • 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*
  • Parroquia de San Andres Apostol
    Visit the Ajijic parish and appreciate its neocolonial architecture.
  • Malecon de Ajijic
    Discover 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.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert

    Location Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
    Location Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, Europe
    $292.57
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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    Physical Gift Box
    • $10.00 fee
    • 2-5 business days
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