Guachimontones Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Guachimontones. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Fire Tour - Pyramids, Volcanoes, Agaves & Tequila
• Private Full-Day Tour to Tequila and Guachimontones
• Tequila/Guachimontones Tour-Cultural Heritage Route
• Private Day Tour of Guachimontones & Tequila
• Guachimontones Archeological Site & Tequila Town Private Tour

Admission to Guachimontones and the on-site interpretive center is 50 pesos per person. Admission fees are included in many tours that visit the archaeological site, most of which include transportation, guide services, and tequila distillery visits. Tours typically cost around US$90-130 per person, depending on group size and what’s included.

The easiest way to get to Guachimontones from Guadalajara is to join a tour that includes round-trip transportation; note that most tours also stop in Tequila for a distillery visit. Alternatively, you can also take a bus from the Old Bus Station (Central Vieja) in Guadalajara, but it’s beneficial to know some Spanish if doing so.

No, Guachimontones is not accessible to people with disabilities. There are steep areas throughout the site and many areas are covered with grass, which can make using a wheelchair difficult. Travelers who rely on canes may have better luck, but should check with their guide ahead of time or stick to the visitor center.

You can see remnants of the Teuchitlán civilization that once thrived in this part of Mexico during your visit to Guachimontones. The main attraction is a circular tiered pyramid with 52 steps, though there's also an ancient ball court and an interpretive center worth checking out.

The best time of day to visit Guachimontones is first thing in the morning, particularly if you’re coming on a hot day. Not only will this make it easier to avoid getting too much sun, but it’s also a good time to avoid the midday crowds.