Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert
Travel from Guadalajara to the Chapala Lake area and tour the magical towns of Mezcala, Chapala, and Ajijic hosted by a local expert.
Enjoy a boat ride (included) on the lake on the way to Mezcala Island. The Island was an indigenous ceremonial center in pre-Hispanic times and became a fortress and prison during the War of Independence from 1812 to 1816.
Tour Lake Chapala's main attractions, historical sites, colonial buildings, markets, temples, and boardwalks with beautiful lake views.
Enjoy lunch facing the lake in the gastronomic area. Try the delicious local cuisine, famous for its seafood, micheladas, tequila cocktails, and steaks.
This Private Chapala Lake Tour is dedicated to nature and cultural heritage lovers, those looking for an authentic, personalized, immersive experience.
Benefits: • Expert local guide • Boat ride included at Lake Chapala • Private tour for you and your companions • Historical tour of Mezcala Island • Private round-trip transport
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Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert
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What's included in Lake Chapala Tour: Mezcala Island & Ajijic with a Local Expert
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lake Chapala
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 traveler
Mezcala Island
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 center of the Coca indigenous community.
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*
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Purified water
- Historical tour of Mezcala Island
- Soda or mineral water
- Boat Ride on Lake Chapala
- Knowledgeable Local Guide
- Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
- Lunch
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We pick you up at your accommodation (Hotel, Hostel, Airbnb). You need to notify your location at least 24 hours before.
