Why choose this Guadalajara tour ?
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
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What makes Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert a unique experience ?
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
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*
Stroll and appreciate the beautiful Chapala boardwalk as well as its historic center.
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.
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*
Visit the Ajijic parish and appreciate its neocolonial architecture.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert
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Pickup included
- Historical tour of Mezcala Island
- Boat Ride on Lake Chapala
- Knowledgeable Local Guide
- Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Jalisco Trip Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Mexico_City.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 18 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.
