Archaeological Site Tour in Zihuatanejo: Explore Mesoamerican History and Coconut Culture

Embark on an archaeological tour in Zihuatanejo to explore Mesoamerican history and discover the rich coconut culture. Visit a brick and tile factory, the coconut museum, the community of El Coacoyul, and the ancient site of Xihuacan. Experience the fascinating blend of history and culture while enjoying a delicious lunch.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueológica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan - We will visit Xihuacan, also known as “La Chole,” a Mesoamerican archaeological site situated in the municipality of Petatlán, in the small town of La Soledad de Maciel.
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an archaeological adventure to Xihuacan, known as “La Chole,” a Mesoamerican archaeological site situated in Costa Grande de Guerrero, close to Zihuatanejo. This site was inhabited for over 3,000 years by three distinct cultures that interacted with other Mesoamerican civilizations like the Olmec and Teotihuacan. The tour of “La Chole” is…

Location
Zona Arqueologica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan
Shop 1, Building 124
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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P7961yotime
Nov 7, 2024
A great experience, highly recommend! - Fabian and Uber did a great job of making us feel comfortable and safe for the entire time. We learned so much about the area on the way there and back, and we stopped at a barista for a freshly ground cup of coffee. The archaeological site was much more interesting than expected, with a great story of the families who live there and have unearthed the treasures on display. They took us to a fondita for a super tasty lunch that was included in the tour. I would highly recommend these gentlemen for such a comfortable and entertaining excursion. There was no language barrier, and I got to practice my Spanish with plenty of translation help. All in all a great experience.
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Lori_l
Oct 10, 2024
Good day of learning - We enjoyed this trip and the guide was very detailed. He provided a story about the people and the importance of the Xihuacan archaeological site. We walked through the museum and then stopped at the ancient ball court and temple. Lunch was at a place on the return trip and was okay. We also stopped at a family owned tile company and watched how a roof tile is made - very interesting. I appreciated the guide and his passion for history
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Jane_b
Feb 28, 2024
Unforgettable Tour - This tour was outstanding. Exceeded our expectations. We appreciated our guide’s thorough knowledge of not only the history of the pyramids but also the culture of the people who lived near them. His Spanish and English language skills were exceptional. The guide made the tour very memorable And of course we appreciated his safe driving!
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Lindatello
Nov 18, 2023
Awesome tour 🤩 - This was a great, very informative beautiful tour!! Captain Ran was so passionate about his work and making sure we understood everything he explained to us. He was right on time picking us up in a nice air conditioned taxi with cold water, beer and ice cold washcloths!!
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Mrroboto23
Jun 21, 2023
Super helpful and friendly Tour - Ulises was a very friendly and helpful guide. He provided a personal tour for me and my wife to view the ruins and took care of everything. He picked us up at our hotel and provided cold drinks for the ride. He had lots of insight into the region because it is his home and was a pleasure to talk to. He was also very responsive to communication and we wound up booking a snorkeling experience during our tour with him for the following day which was equally excellent. He also provided lots of local recommendations that were super helpful. We enjoyed delicious meals and got great souvenirs thanks to his guidance.
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Charliepc
Apr 15, 2023
Great tour by Ketavi Tours! - Great tour we took with our excellent guide captain ran. Wonderful and highly recommended! Guide was very knowledgeable and lunch afterwards was delicious!
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N569yubrucew
Apr 4, 2023
Most Interesting - If you have any interest in history, this is an AWESOME tour. Actually, it's pretty great even if you don't love history. Our guide, Ranulfo's (Capt. Ran), knowledge was stunning and his enthusiasm was infectious. The archaeological site and museum were really interesting and Capt. Ran's engaging explanations brought our experience to life. I highly recommend this tour. If you go, make sure he takes you to lunch where you can get the AMAZING coconut ice cream for dessert.
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Vladimir
Mar 29, 2023
Visita a Xihuacan. - We thoroughly enjoyed our trip, our guide Ran was very nice and accommodating, ge did an excellent job of explaining the history of the site.
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F9773iykarenw
Mar 22, 2023
A delightful day - Our tour guide, Captain Ranulfo, picked us up from the hotel precisely on time. His vehicle was pristine, and very comfortable. His English was great and his knowledge of the cities and countryside was remarkable. He is passionate about history and his enthusiasm about the sites and artifacts kept us engaged and interested. He was a considerate and careful driver, answering all of our questions. The pyramids were impressive and the museum was very nice. The lunch we shared together after the site visits was authentic Mexican and delicious. We felt like we were being welcomed "home." My husband and I would highly recommend "Captain Ran" as a guide for this tour and for the Monarch Butterfly tour.
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Romantic6070
Mar 31, 2023
Overall, a beautiful tour! - Knowledgeable tour guide, Cautious driver, Both very attentive! At the coconut plantation , we learned all about the coconut life. We were a bit overwhelmed with the history and found archeological sites of the Olmecas! The “dance of the fire was very impressive. Ate delicious modest typical Mexican food!
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