Xihuacan Culture and Archaeology Tour

Highlights

Enjoy an intimate small-group tour, capped at 14 people
Delicious lunch with multiple meal options included
Round-trip transportation in luxury van with hotel pickup

Summary

After front-door pickup from your hotel, take a short, scenic drive to the excavation site. Xihuacan is one of Mexico’s newest archaeological attractions, and on-site discoveries are still being made. Take an up-to-date tour of the latest findings as you explore landmarks like the stepped pyramids and ball court, where tournaments once ended in deadly sacrifices. Your visit will be enriched by a look at some of the relics on display in the Xihuacan Site Museum, including obsidian vases and impressive ceramics. From there, you’ll take a peek at the rural village of Soledad de Macial, built over a pre-Columbian residential enclave, before hitting the water. Take a dip in a natural oceanside lagoon while you enjoy a delicious local lunch, with your choice of fresh shrimp, grilled fish, or chicken fajitas along with homemade tortillas.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

A 3,000-year-old archaeological site, Xihuacan was once a ceremonial center used by pre-Columbian tribes including the Aztecs. Get an insider’s peek at the fascinating ancient ruins, which only opened to the public in 2013. The visit includes a tasty local lunch and a dip in a natural lagoon, and includes hotel pick-up for a seamless experience. Plus, a small-group size makes for an intimate atmosphere.

What’s included?

Bottled water
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo By Luis De La Maza

About operator:

I offer Tours in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo and in the surrounding areas such as: Baby Turtle Release Tour, snorkel tours, kayaking in Zihuatanejo Bay, Bird Observation Tour, Transportation to and from the airport, Food Tasting Tours, Fishing Trips, Cultural Tours to the Xihuacan Archaeological Excavation Site, Tour to visit Patzcuaro and Santa Clara del Cobre and a tour to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.