Los Guachimontones

Los Guachimontones

One of the most spectacular archeological sites in the state of Jalisco is located close to the small town Teuchitlán and is named Los Guachimontones. The region is part of the World Heritage Site, listed by the Unesco, mainly around the municipality of Tequila due to its agave landscape and ancient industrial facilities related to the Tequila production. Los Guachimontones is an archeological site which was populated in pre-Columbian times. Featuring several shaft tombs , two ball courts and about 10 circular complexes together with 5 plazas. Most interesting are the circular stepped pyramids, which are unique among all known Mesoamerican pyramids. Archeologists have several theories about the origin and the usage of these pyramids, but most is still unknown. The culture, who build the Los Guachimontones actually is named Teuchitlan tradition.

Los Guachimontones Travel and more

Longitude: -103.847778

Latitude: 20.683333

• Nearby: Teuchitlán, Tequila
• How to get there: highway from Guadlajara, 60 kilometers
• Airport: Next international airport is Guadalajara airport (GDL).
• Accommodation: Hotel, some vacation rentals and rooms for rent.
• Services: Most normal services are provided in the village, some entertainment around the Los Guachimontones.
• Dining: Besides the nearby restaurant the village provides normal Mexican restaurants.
• Transport: Taxi and Bus transport.
• Tours and activities: Sightseeing, some cultural presentations, tours to Tequila and its attractions.

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