Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert
Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert
Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert
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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
Itinerary
Lake Chapala
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYou 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 travelerMezcala Island
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedEnjoy 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.Antigua Estacion De Ferrocarril Chapala
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit 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
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedStroll and appreciate the beautiful Chapala boardwalk as well as its historic center.Chapala Handicrafts Market
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedRight 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.Parroquia de San Francisco
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit the parish of Chapala and appreciate its neocolonial architecture.Ajijic
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeStroll the historic center of Ajijic, a magical town on the shore of Lake Chapala.Centro Cultural de Ajijic
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIn 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
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit the Ajijic parish and appreciate its neocolonial architecture.Malecon de Ajijic
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDiscover 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.
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Jalisco Trip Tours
GBP 249.08
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