4 archaeological sites · within 60 km
There are 4 archaeological sites within 60 km of Tequila in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Guachimontones, 21 km away; the farthest, Los Toriles, is 56 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Ixtlán del Río, Tequila, and Tlaquepaque, which make good bases.
Most archaeological sites are run by INAH and open from about 8 or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a small fee. Midday is the hottest and busiest time, so go early.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec.
The Ruins 4
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Guachimontones · Archaeological site · 21 km from Tequila
Unique round, stepped pyramids above Teuchitlán, built some 2,000 years ago by the Teuchitlán culture; part of the UNESCO agave landscape. -
Palacio de Ocomo · Archaeological site · 37 km from Tequila · Jalisco
A pre-Hispanic tecpan about 125 m a side in the middle of Oconahua, Etzatlán: four platforms around a patio, under excavation since 2009. -
El Ixtépete · Archaeological site · 50 km from Tequila · Near Tlaquepaque
A small pre-Hispanic site in Zapopan with a stepped pyramid base, surrounded by city avenues; entry is free. -
Los Toriles · Archaeological site · 56 km from Tequila · Near Ixtlán del Río
Nayarit's best-known archaeological site, just east of town, with a rare round temple linked to the wind god.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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