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Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour

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Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour
Your guide (me), archaeologist Albert Coffee, explaining about the cultural significance of the area.
The path the ancients traveled to reach the pyramid.
Artifacts you'll learn about with me on the tour.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview

Get an inside look at what it takes to uncover ancient ruins by visiting Cañada de La Virgen on an archaeologist-led tour. Your guide took part in the site’s 2004 excavation, giving him a unique insight into the relatively-recently uncovered Mesoamerican complex. As you tour the site he can share details you can’t discover on your own and would likely miss on a different guided tour.
  • Explore Cañada de la Virgen with an archaeologist who helped uncover the site
  • A small-group enables the guide to tailor the tour to the group’s interests
  • Enjoy hassle-free transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Avoid crowds by visiting these lesser-traveled ancient ruins
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Bottled water
Tour by federally-licensed guide
El Cardo 6, Zona Centro, Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico

Departure Time

Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods.
4/6/2019 - 3/31/2022
Tuesday - Sunday:09:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Albert Coffee Archaeotours - Day Tours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour.
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What is the social distancing policy during Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour?
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This activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Don’t do a DYI or even the bare-bones version with a Federally licensed worker; you’ll miss the color and texture that brings this tour to life." See review
  • "Take the precaution about the walk seriously - it was strenuous and on uneven surfaces." See review
  • "The site itself is very unusual in that because it is located on privately held land, there are literally no touristy gee-gaws to have to deal with." See review

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Informative, interesting, gorgeous, & entertaining
Terry
, Apr 2021
A silver lining of this horrid pandemic was that we were able to have this marvelous tour and experience and site to ourselves. Albert is punctual, professional, funny, and an incredible source of information about the site, its history, the people who created it, and tons more. The pyramid and its unusual setting are beautiful and perfectly maintained. We really enjoyed our tour--a highlight of our visit to San Miguel.
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Thomas
, Jan 2021
Previous reviews provide an excellent summation of the experience. Albert, sincerest thanks for a wonderful day.
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Hidden Gem
Mij
, Dec 2020
Our guide, Albert, had a wealth of knowledge! He was quite impressive. Best 4 hour tour I've been on in a while. And, all Covid precautions were adhered to.
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Pre-Aztec At Its Finest Hour
Edwina_R
, Nov 2020
Wow Mr. Coffee was so knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned much about history and the culture of the Pre-Aztecs. Just perfect.
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Highlight of the trip
Sandy_G
, Nov 2020
This was the highlight of our trip! Albert was hands down one of the best tour guides ever!!! So knowledgeable and loved his sense of humor :)
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A terrific experience
Deb
, Mar 2020
Albert’s a special guy, and he brought the site to life. His quick wit, brisk explanations and sense of wonder (still, after leading almost daily tours here) were a treat. Highly recommend.
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Yn==uniw=que Pyramid experience.
Charles_L
, Feb 2020
Really enjoyed this tour of the Pyramid. A unique Mexican pyramid explained by Albert Coffee, an American archeologist who has worked in the area for 18 years and knows what he is talking about. Well done!
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A glimpse into the distant past
Sharon_P
, Feb 2020
The archaeologist was very knowledgable and engaging. The pyramids were fascinating, as was the visit to the museum. A highlight of my trip to Mexico!
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Outstanding visit not to be missed
David_M
, Feb 2020
My wife and I loved this tour. Albert is a trained archaeologist and his tour of this pre-hispanic site was informative, captivating and well paced with just enough humor thrown in to keep you smiling. If you can try to combine this tour with a stop at the Museo Astronomia to visit with Dr. Rossana Quiroz Ennis. She is the head of the Celestial Observation Program at Cañada de la Virgen and has made some very interesting discoveries and observations that combined with Albert Coffee's tour really make this an outstanding visit not to be missed.
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Great Information, site and guide.
comcgurn
, Feb 2020
The tour was filed with great sights and an incredible amount of information from our guide. The group was the right size to be able to listen and move efficiently. Take the precaution about the walk seriously - it was strenuous and on uneven surfaces. The steps up to and inside the pyramid itself are steep and narrow.
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