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Side view of the pyramid with group on a semi-cloudy day.
Wild horses drinking from the lush ground near the pyramid.
The path the ancients traveled to reach the pyramid.
Front view of the Cañada de la Virgen on a cloudy day.
Artifacts you'll learn about with me on the tour.

Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour

By Albert Coffee Archaeotours - Day Tours
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$129 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

As I (Albert Coffee, vaccinated) guide you through this magical place, where I had the privilege of participating during the 2004 excavation field season, I'll share what I have gleaned through personal hands-on experience & years of study about ancient Mesoamerica, the legends & wisdom of local people.

I am a graduate of Louisiana State University and federally licensed tour guide. This special tour includes years of documented legends, wisdom & memories of the elders of the ranch communities on and around the historic location. You will hear about each place and its cultural significance as you journey along the path the ancients took to reach the pyramid.

I've taken 20,000+ people on tours since the site opened to the public in 2011. My passion is relating information that is just coming to light in an area recently investigated in an enjoyable way. I hope to see you soon.

This is “a must do while you’re here…!”

“An experience that can’t be missed.”

“Don’t get left behind.”

Activity location

  • Canada de la Virgen
    • San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. Paul's Church / Iglesia Anglicana de San Pablo
    • 6 Callejón del Cardo
    • 37700, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

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Pyramid Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • Opening hours: Tue 9:00 am-2:30 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$129.15 x 1 AdultNZ$129.15
Total
Price is NZ$129.15
Until Mon, 23 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour by federally-licensed guide

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Canada de la Virgen
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
The best way to visit the Cañada de la Virgen is with an expert guide. Along the way, Albert will share his knowledge of cultures of the Bajio region, including the Otomi people and other Mesoamerican cultures. After visiting the Welcome Centre, we will walk a total of approximately 3 kilometres (2 miles) together, taking the same path as the ancients. Albert will show you recent discoveries at the archaeological site and you’ll be able to climb to the top of the pyramid. Along the way, you will see the impressive landscapes as your mind goes on a journey. You will leave with a more thorough knowledge of this wonderful, historical site.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCanada de la Virgen
    • San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESt. Paul's Church / Iglesia Anglicana de San Pablo
    • 6 Callejón del Cardo
    • 37700, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

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