Guachi 1 Tour

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Distance: 0.86 mi
Elevation gain: 322 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 52 ft
Max elevation: 4,510 ft
TrailRank: 26
Min elevation: 4,269 ft
Trail type: One Way

Coordinates: 141
Uploaded: September 15, 2015
Recorded: September 2015

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near Teuchitlán, Jalisco (Mexico)

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Itinerary description

Short tour of the principal sites at the Guachimontones Archaeological Ruins near Teuchitlán, Jalisco, Mexico. Note: The first 550 meters of this walk are on a very steep cobblestone road. This could present difficulties for people not in good shape. Bring water!

Waypoints

Station 1 on cobblestone road

View town and lake

Station 2 Circular Pyramid

Pyramid 2, known as The Iguana

Station 3 Chinampa View

View lake and ancient irrigation system called "chinampas"

Station 4 Ball court

The ball court: biggist in Mexico in its day.

Station 5 Square altar

Evidence of other cultures intruding on that of Teuchitlán.

Station 6 Circle of the Dead

Several burials in shaft tombs were found here.

Parking Area

Parking for Guachimontones Interpretive Center

Comments (3)

annieg Nov 15, 2015
I think I've been to the village before enroute to a Hacienda Spa nearby. Isn't there also a little museum in Teuchilan and a very nice restaurant overlooking the lake? I had a carpenter hand make much of the furniture in my house and he lived there and commuted all the way to Ajijic.. Small world. My husband hasn't been there so we might take a trip next Saturday (?) if anybody wants to join us send me an email greeninmexico@gmail.com.

Also looking for maybe half day tours within driving distance of Lake Chapala. We are Senior Citizens but like to poke along and smell the roses :) Any ideas?

Thanks for a wonderful article and gorgeous graphics. https://www.wikiloc.com/walking-trails/guachi-1-tour-10805213/photo-6531019
JohnPint Nov 15, 2015
Hi Annieg! First time I have received a message via Wikiloc!
Yes, you have the right place, only now there is, in addition, a big modern museum (Interpretive Center) at the Guachimontones themselves. Have a great time! John https://www.wikiloc.com/walking-trails/guachi-1-tour-10805213/photo-6531019
Brian l.Keck Sep 22, 2016
John presented an amazing program to the Lake Chapala Garden Club today and it reminded me that I had visited this site a couple years ago, really worth seeing

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