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Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour: Insightful Journey with an Archaeologist
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711 Ratings
San Miguel de Allende
Embark on an insightful journey with an archaeologist at the Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid. Discover ancient Mesoamerica, local legends, and cultural wisdom on this must-do tour.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Canada de la Virgen - 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 Center, we will walk a total of approximately 3 kilometers (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.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
- Expertise from a federally-licensed guide
Additional Information
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.’
Location
St. Paul's Church / Iglesia Anglicana de San Pablo
El Cardo
We meet in front of St. Paul's Church (Iglesia de San Pablo) on Cardo Street. It is a short walk from Centro and any taxi will know how to get there. Please call with any questions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Chrism524
Aug 8, 2024
Impressive from start to finish! - Of all the things we did in SMA, this tour was by far the most unique and educational experience. Albert is engaging, funny, and THE MOST knowledgable guide - not only about the site but about myth and culture. I want to take this tour 5 more times just to soak it all in. The site is gorgeous and the history is fascinating. Plus, you get some exercise and a totally different slice of this part of MEX. And, there are no vendors and very few other tourists... for now. Don't miss it!
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Barrett
Aug 3, 2024
Pyramid Tour - Had a great time and enjoyed the history. It was raining and damp, but we had an amazing time. Hopefully, we can visit again after more excavation has been done. The guide spoke spanish and because my spanish is limited I asked her to speak slowly and I'll be able to follow her.
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Juan_r
Jul 24, 2024
Awesome experience! - I had an amazing time on the Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour! Albert, our guide from Louisiana, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, making the history come alive with his fascinating stories and insights. His expertise and enthusiasm truly enhanced the experience. The walk to the pyramid was manageable, and exploring the pyramid itself was simply awesome!
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Seberrier
Jul 19, 2024
An expert guide to a wonderful discovery - It was a real treat to explore Canada de la Virgen with an expert, and that is what Albert Coffee is! Filled with facts about this fascinating archeological site since he has been intimately involved with the excavation and exploration. His reputation in town is well deserved. I would repeat this tour anytime.
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Jason_d
Jul 15, 2024
The guide was exceptional... - The guide was exceptional - extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The walk up at altitude can be a challenge, but the group moved slowly and took breaks. Definitely worth the trip just to learn from the archaeologist.
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Bonniewd3653wn
Jul 9, 2024
Highly recommended! - How often do you get to explore an ancient archaeological site with the guy who excavated it?! Fascinating, entertaining, and super informative. Also, no tourist crowds!
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Catherine
Jul 7, 2024
Not to missed! - Our family had a wonderful time, and the kids have enough information to complete several school projects! Fascinating history of a civilization that has been unknown to most of the world. The tour is a largely unsullied treasure and we highly recommend it.
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Discover96449
Jul 7, 2024
Pyramid Tour - Albert provided excellent information on historically important pyramid. Plus, the scenery is amazing on top of the mountain.
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Jet02318135452
Aug 15, 2024
Canceled on us - We had really been looking forward to this tour and booked and paid for a Tuesday. Not long after, we received a WhatsApp message that they were not available that day (even though it was offered on the calendar). They asked if we could go later in the week but we were already back in the US. We did get our full refund in a week's time. Hopefully, we can plan this again in the future.
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Jim_l
Aug 12, 2024
Guide was a no-show - We are asked “What were the most memorable parts of your experience?” Well we did not have an “experience” as our guide never showed up at the pick-up location. We had wasted an Uber trip and made numerous attempts to reach our tour operator without a response. We finally heard from him 2.5 hours later - by then we moved on to something else. Upon reading reviews on other sites, this tends to be a trend with Albert Coffee when he does not have enough people sign up for his tours. Save money and headaches - there are other tour operators that are actually reliable and just as knowledgeable of the site. This tour was supposed to be one of the highlights of our trip to SMA, but turned out to be one big disappointment. Viator should remove him from their offerings so this does happen to other vacationers.
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