Magical towns Ajijic // Tlaquepaque and Chapala
Description
In this landscape appreciation tour, we will visit Ajijic, a magical and picturesque village of stone streets, colorful houses and urban art that elevate you to a tourist destination of excellence, where we will appreciate the beauty of the lake, taste pre-Hispanic drinks and see the loom weavers. We will continue in Chapala village for more walking and buying crafts if you wish, finally we end up in Tlaquepaque to eat and enjoy the art galleries and old mansions.
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Itinerary
We leave GDL and drive approximately 1:30 hours. Ajijic is one of the villages on the shore of Lake Chapala which enjoy an excellent climate. Here we take a walk along the seawall where we will talk about the history of the place and customs. We continue to the main square to get to know the most representative of the village as the parish of San Andrés, the square of crafts and the wall of the dead. We finish and leave for Chapala.
The journey will take approximately 45 minutes. Upon arrival, we will start a walk and the guide explains about the history of Tlaquepaque, then we visit several art galleries, starting with Sergio Bustamante, we walk to visit the main attractions like the Parian of Tlaquepaque and finally we choose a restaurant with a choice of mariachi or not to finish this tour of magical villages
After driving 20 minutes from Ajijic we will reach Chapala. Here the guide will tell you about the importance of the lake and give you a historical overview about the largest lake in Mexico and give you free time to walk on the sea wall where you can enjoy cravings and typical drinks as well as buy souvenirs at the handicraft tianguis. Finally, we visit the house of culture that is the old railway station where we will see a display of pre-Hispanic objects, temporary art displays and an old locomotive.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
This was amazing! It was all day and we got to see and experience life like a local. Daniel has so much knowledge about the towns and their history as well as the people. He shares the best places to eat and get true local goods. He offers time to explore if you choose, too. It’s a must see!
The tour guide is the best. He knows everything there is to know about also the places we went. He's sincere, honest, and really goes out of his way to make you feel at home. He pays homage to the local artisans and encourages supporting the locals. He definitely shows you all the ins and outs and the secret local treasures. You'll be lucky if he's your guide.
Thank you We give our best and is great to read con you enjoy our experiences. we hope to see you soon
I am so happy, and fortunate, to have had the good luck of finding Daniel for our first trip to Mexico! We enjoyed him so much on our first day trip to learn about the Guachimontones and visits to Tres Mujeres and Tequila Town that we booked a second tour with him. This time we explored the beautiful towns of Ajijic, Chapala, and Tlaquepaque. He knocked it out of the park again! We had a full day learning all about expat life in Ajijic as we walked through the beautiful town meeting locals, visiting many shops, and exploring this magical space. Daniel was very patient as we stopped and talked to different people along the way, never wanting to hurry or rush us. Next we took the short drive over to Chapala and learned more about the ecosystem of the lake, mountains, and town, as well as some of the history of The Virigin of Zapopan and the relation to Lake Chapala. Our last stop was the beautiful town of Tlaquepaque which had many shops, galleries, and restaurants. If you get the chance, have lunch or dinner at Casa Luna - it was AMAZING. The food and the atmosphere are both *chef's kiss*! If you are looking for tours in English, you cannot go wrong with Daniel. His communication during the booking process was excellent. He picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel which was very convenient. You can quickly tell he enjoys what he does. He is passionate about the history, culture, and people of Mexico and genuinely loves sharing this information with those in his care. I honestly feel like we've made our first friend in Mexico!!
