Overview
Alberto Aveleyra has been doing research on the site since 2017, when he presented a paper about the prehispánic routes of access to the site in the 3rd International Congress of Ethnohistory. This year, 2021, an article where he shows his first research results is going to appear in a book about the Royal Road of Guanajuato.
His research proposes that this site probably is the sanctuary of Chicomoztoc, a place referred in multiple indigenous historical sources, this discovery drove him to start a PhD in Mesoamerican studies in the National University of Mexico, he is now in the selection process, if he is succesful, he´ll start his degree in August 2021.
The last 4 years of fieldwork and codex analysis have been founded through the tours he runs in the site. When you hire his tours you are contributing and supporting his research, creating a new way to do cultural anthropology in Mexico.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All fees and/or taxes
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The meeting point is outside El Cardo parking lot, close to Juarez Park and St. Paul´s church
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Canada de la Virgen
3 hours
Walk with me through this indigenous sanctuary founded in the VI century A.D.
While we walk through this beautiful natural landscape, learn about the 30 centuries old pre-Hispanic native civilizations, their rites, the cult to the ancestors, the archaeological excavations on the site and the research I´m doing there. My resarch is about the Prehispanic routes used by the ancient pilgrims and the cultural meanings of the processions performed there.
The DNA research reveals that this archaeological site was a multi-ethnic sanctuary, it was the goal for pilgrims coming from different parts of Mexico for a period of 500 years between the VI and the XI century of our era.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- The starting hour of the tour depends on the confirmation from the Archaeological Site Visitor´s Center. There is a limited number of travelers aloud to enter the site each hour, from 10 am to 3 pm. We always ask to enter at 10 am (tour starting at 9am) but that depends totally on the available spaces in the Archaeological Site for that specific day. Because of this, it is common to enter the site and start the tour in later hours (11am, 12 pm, 1 pm). We confirm you the starting time of the tour after we receive the confirmation from the Archaeological Site Visitor´s Center.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Pilgrimage with Researcher to Cañada de la Virgen, Hill of the Ancestors
Can I cancel Pilgrimage with Researcher to Cañada de la Virgen, Hill of the Ancestors for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is outside El Cardo parking lot, close to Juarez Park and St. Paul´s church
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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