Artisan Villages of Tonalá and Tlaquepaque Private Tour with a Local Expert
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Enjoy a unique cultural experience dedicated to the art and history of the region. Tour the artisan towns of Tonalá and Tlaquepaque led by a local expert. Two pre-Hispanic towns dedicated to fine art like pottery, ceramics, blown glass, carpentry, and many more. Explore and discover its colonial buildings, squares, markets, temples, art galleries, and local craft workshops learning all about the regional culture of Jalisco. You can see the artisans working in their workshops, and meet the families that make the pottery. Your local host will share about history, traditions, and gastronomy in a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere during the tour. This experience is dedicated to art aficionados or anyone looking for something authentic, local, and personalized.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Jalisco Trip
Stop At: Tlaquepaque and Tonala Artisans Tour
Visit the workshops of the most renowned artisans in the area and learn directly from them the processes of making pottery.
Duration: 1 hour
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Visit the workshop of one of the most recognized artisans of Jalisco.
Duration: 40 minutes
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Appreciate the architecture of the Palacio Municipal (Town Hall) as well as a mural inside dedicated to the history of Tonalá. Subject to availability according to the authorities.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Visit one of the most emblematic ceramic workshops in Tonalá.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tonala Craft Market
Tour the largest craft market in Guadalajara in the company of a local expert. (Only available Thursday and Sunday)
Duration: 1 hour
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Stroll through the historic center of Tlaquepaque. You will appreciate the colonial architecture, squares, churches, museums, monuments, art galleries, and local cuisine. Learn the history and traditions directly from your local guide.
Duration: 2 hour
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Visit the largest "Cantina" in México and enjoy a typical cocktail (not included) inside this beautiful colonial building.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Centro Cultural El Refugio
Explore the most representative ceramic museum in Guadalajara with your local guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ceramic Museum (Museo Regional de la Ceramica)
Tour the regional ceramics museum with your guide, an old 19th-century mansion converted into a museum where the most essential pottery pieces of Jalisco are displayed. You can also appreciate the representation of a Mexican kitchen 200 years ago (Subject to availability)
Duration: 20 minutes
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Appreciate the gallery of one of the most recognized plastic artists in Mexico.
Duration: 30 minutes
