Guadalajara Trip Overview
As part of this private travel experience (no groups) you’ll discover the splendid weather and vibrant artistic life of Ajijic and Chapala: two picturesque villages on the shore of Mexico’s largest lake (located 1-hour south of Guadalajara).
Itinerary/what you’ll do:
• Meet guide and driver at your address at 9, 10 or 11 am. Ride in clean, comfy vehicle with AC.
• Visit to the old train station of Chapala, nowadays a museum, to learn about the lake’s history (30 min.)
• Walk in the boardwalk or malecon of the lake in both Chapala and Ajijic to admire the breathtaking views while having local snacks (1 hour)
• Exploration of local neighborhoods, art galleries, markets, churches, plazas, and shopping of crafts/souvenirs at boutiques (2 hours)
• Tasting of the local cuisine at a carefully selected seafood “mariscos” restaurant. Meat-based, v, vv dishes are also available (1-2 hours)
• Drive back to Guadalajara around 4-5 pm (1-hour)
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Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Guadalajara, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
As part of this private travel experience (no groups) you’ll discover the splendid weather and vibrant artistic life of Ajijic and Chapala: two picturesque villages on the shore of Mexico’s largest lake (located 1-hour south of Guadalajara).
Itinerary/what you’ll do:
• Meet guide and driver at your address at 9, 10 or 11 am. Ride in clean, comfy vehicle with AC.
• Visit to the old train station of Chapala, nowadays a museum, to learn about the lake’s history (30 min.)
• Walk in the boardwalk or malecon of the lake in both Chapala and Ajijic to admire the breathtaking views while having local snacks (1 hour)
• Exploration of local neighborhoods, art galleries, markets, churches, plazas, and shopping of crafts/souvenirs at boutiques (2 hours)
• Tasting of the local cuisine at a carefully selected seafood “mariscos” restaurant. Meat-based, v, vv dishes are also available (1-2 hours)
• Drive back to Guadalajara around 4-5 pm (1-hour)
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chapala, Chapala
Our private tour will begin with a visit to the spectacular old train station of Chapala, where we will learn about the town’s history and indigenous origins. Then we will walk on the town’s beautiful malecon before visiting the local church, market and plaza to get a glimpse of the peaceful lifestyle of an authentically Mexican fishing village. As we admire the scenic views, we will get to taste the local snacks and learn the most interesting facts about the biggest lake in Mexico.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ajijic, Ajijic
Our tour will continue with a visit to the picturesque neighborhood of La Floresta, in Ajijic, where you will get to admire the most beautiful houses in town. Later, we will walk in the town’s colourful cultural corridor to pay a visit to the arts and crafts boutiques and stores, where you will get to admire a wide diversity of local products. Afterwards, we will have lunch and drinks at a lovely garden-restaurant. Both national and international cuisines are available. You will love this place! We will finish our tour by enjoying the sunset at the lake’s shore while having ice cream or a tequila cocktail. Depending on traffic, we will be back in Guadalajara around 5 pm – 6 pm.
Duration: 3 hours
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