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Private Tour: Mezcala Island, Chapala and Ajijic from Guadalajara

By Jalisco Trip Tours
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Price is AU$494 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the magic of Mexico's largest lake on a private, personalised experience. Escape the city to explore the history, art, and nature of Lake Chapala's shores with an expert local guide.

Highlights:

️ Mezcala Island: Take a boat trip (included) to this mystical island, an ancient indigenous ceremonial centre and key stronghold in Mexico's War of Independence.

Ajijic and Chapala: Stroll along the picturesque boardwalks and colourful streets of these Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns), famous for their colonial architecture and vibrant arts community.

Lakeside Cuisine: Enjoy lunch overlooking the lake in the best culinary area (fresh seafood, micheladas, and signature cocktails).

VIP Benefits:
✅ 100% Private Tour: No crowds, at your own pace.

✅ All-Inclusive: Private door-to-door transport and boat tour.

✅ Culture and History: Professional guide with fascinating facts.

An authentic immersion into the heritage of Jalisco!

Activity location

  • Lake Chapala
    • Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lake Chapala
    • Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico

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Private Tour: Mezcala Island, Chapala and Ajijic from Guadalajara

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
AU$494.21 x 1 AdultAU$494.21
Total
Price is AU$494.21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Purified water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Historical tour of Mezcala Island
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Soft drink or mineral water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat Ride on Lake Chapala
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Knowledgeable Local Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Lake Chapala

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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 traveller

Mezcala Island

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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 centre of the Coca indigenous community.

Antigua Estacion De Ferrocarril Chapala

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
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*

Malecon de Chapala

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Stroll and appreciate the beautiful Chapala boardwalk as well as its historic centre.

Chapala Handicrafts Market

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Right next to the Chapala boardwalk you can find the handicraft market where you will find pre-Hispanic crafts, jewellery, souvenirs as well as drinks and snacks typical of the region.

Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís

  • 10m
Visit the parish of Chapala and appreciate its neocolonial architecture.

Ajijic

  • 20m
Stroll the historic centre of Ajijic, a magical town on the shore of Lake Chapala.

Centro Cultural de Ajijic

  • 10m
In this cultural centre of Ajijic you can appreciate murals related to the history of the region as well as art and photography exhibitions, folkloric ballet presentations and theatre plays. *The place is subject to the availability of local authorities*

Parroquia de San Andres Apostol

  • 10m
Visit the Ajijic parish and appreciate its neocolonial architecture.

Malecon de Ajijic

  • 30m
Discover another of the magical towns in the Ribera de Chapala route. Appreciate its beautiful boardwalk and historic centre. You will find also great coffee shops, regional crafts, and a craft beer brewery.

Location

Activity location

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    Lake Chapala
    • Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Lake Chapala
    • Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico

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