Canada de la Virgen Archaeological Site Tour

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Adult (13-80) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (3-12) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Professional guide (Bilingual)
The option "Pyramid Basic" doesn't include the ranch style meal. If you want to add it you need to choose the option "Pyramid Tour + Meal"
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

The archaeological site of Cañada de la Virgen is located just 25 kilometers West of San Miguel de Allende. Occupied between 540 and 1050 a.d., it is perched upon a small mesa surrounded by canyons and is made up of four patio/pyramid complexes, an ancient artificial pond and a ceremonial causeway covering the 16 hectares that is now government property. On this tour, you will get to explore this great site accompanied by a knowledgeable Coyote Canyon Adventures guide.

Meeting points

Coyote Canyon Adventures
Zacateros 54, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico

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In our office (Zacateros 56-A, Centro, 37700) Intersection beetween Zacateros St. and Ancha de San Antonio Av. We are located between "Multienvios office" and "Trattoria Romana"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Canada de la Virgen

The best way to visit the site of Cañada de la Virgen is with a team of expert guides. The site is located just 25 kilometers West of San Miguel de Allende and you will see it along highly specialized guides who will share their knowledge of the Otomi people and of other cultures of the Bajio region, as well as the Mesoamerican cultures in general. You will be able to leisurely walk a total of approximately 3 kilometers (2 miles) within approximately 2 hours. This way your tour will encompass all of the archaeological site. You will leave with a more thorough knowledge of this wonderful, historical site.

3 hours

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will walk a total of approximately 2 miles (3 kilometers) within approximately 2 hours in order for your tour to encompass all of the archaeological sites
It is recommended that you bring a hat; sunblock; bottled water --although included; comfortable, well padded walking shoes or sneakers
Note: No bags or backpacks will be allowed into the site. Small camera bags, cameras and water are OK. Bags can be left in our vehicle or with site staff at the visitor's center
A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
Minimum age is 3 years

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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A fantastic experience

Published on Nov, 2024

Our tour was wonderful. From the driver, Rodrigo to our guide Eric at the ruins, they were so nice and very professional. We would highly recommend this tour and hope that you get these two gentlemen. A great experience.

Wonderful

Published on Nov, 2024

Our guide Lino was excellent and quite knowledgeable. Lunch was unexpectedly wonderful ! We throughly enjoyed the trip. Gracias!

Awesome visit to the pyramid!!

Published on Oct, 2024

This was a last minute booking and truly was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide, Israel, was friendly and full of information! You can tell he enjoys his job. The Cañada de la Virgen was amazing to see and the views were amazing. Lunch at a small family ranch was perfect! It was everything we wanted to experience. It felt like having lunch at your favorite Tía’s home. I highly recommend.

Phenomenal tour full of culture and history!

Published on Sep, 2024

This tour, although is full of walking is nothing short of amazing! The views and amount of information you take in is well worth the hike. It is an absolutely amazing experience to be able to view and enter into the pyramid site. Definitely wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle that you can carry as you will be walking quite a bit, and sunglasses and a hat because it is definitely sunny! Overall great experience and our tour guide Horacio was phenomenal!

Excellent tour of cañada de virgen

Published on Jul, 2024

Horatio was an excellent and very knowledgeable guide. He made the whole experience so pleasant and interesting. The tour itself is a bit strenuous and not recommended for people with mobility issues (a lot of steps and uneven ground to traverse, and you will be walking about 2 miles). The archeological site was fascinating, and Horatio took the time to explain everything in great detail and he answered all of our questions. Highly recommend this tour. The lunch afterwords is good and very welcome after a few hours of a lot of walking. Tip: make sure you bring lots of water and a hat. There is virtually no shade during the entire tour.