Zacatlan and Chignahuapan tour: 2 magical towns in one day

Waterfall, watch factory, vitromurals and a church sculpture in one day

A full-day tour of two magical towns in Puebla (Zacatlan and Chignahuapan) with a certified guide who speaks English or Spanish, air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup included. The day moves through a waterfall and river, a monumental watch factory, the town's vitromurals (painted tile murals), and a church holding the largest sculpture of the Virgin Mary. You'll also see how apple cider and handcrafted Christmas ornaments are made. The tour runs 11 hours and suits all fitness levels. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit two magical towns and nature

• Relax by waterfall and river
• Guided tour of watch factory
• Explore town's vitromurals
• See largest Virgin Mary sculpture

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Cascadas Quetzalapan Entry included 1h
2. Relojes Centenario Entry included 30m
3. Los Murales De Zacatlan Entry included 30m
4. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Entry included 20m

What’s included

• Air-conditioned transport between all stops.
• certified guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entry to the watch factory, vitromurals tour, and the church with the Virgin Mary sculpture.
• demonstrations of apple cider and handcrafted Christmas ornament production.

Times

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• Every day 07:00 08:00 09:00

Information

Tour of Zacatlan and Chignahuapan from Puebla with certified guide, air-conditioned transport and pickup included, visit a waterfall.

Group Private

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 172 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 10 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Ages Adult (6 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds No refund if you cancel. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infants must sit on laps

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

Zacatlan and Chignahuapan sit in the mountains of Puebla, each known for something specific. The day starts with a certified guide who meets you at your hotel and drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle to the first stop: a waterfall and river with crystalline water where you can relax and step away from the everyday. From there you move to the monumental watch factory, a landmark in Zacatlan, then walk through the town to see its vitromurals: painted tile murals that tell the history of the place on building facades.

The second town, Chignahuapan, is where you see how two things are actually made. One stop shows the process of apple cider production from start to finish. Another reveals how the handcrafted spheres for Christmas trees are made by hand. The day also includes a visit to a church that holds the largest sculpture of the Virgin Mary inside it: a piece that draws people from across the region. All transport between stops, the guide's commentary and entry to these sites are arranged. You just show up at your hotel at the pickup time.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 172 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 10 minutes before departure.

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What time does the Zacatlan and Chignahuapan tour start and end?

The tour runs for 11 hours total. Your guide picks you up at your hotel at the start time and returns you there at the end of the day.

Is the waterfall and river in Zacatlan safe to swim in?

The waterfall and river have crystalline water and are a place to relax and observe the natural setting. The tour stops there so you can spend time by the water. Bring a change of clothes if you want to go in.

What exactly is a vitromural and where do I see them?

Vitromurals are painted tile murals that cover building facades throughout Zacatlan. Your guide takes you through the town to see them as part of learning the history and character of the place.

Do I need to buy tickets separately for the watch factory or the church?

Entry to the monumental watch factory and the church with the Virgin Mary sculpture is included in the tour. Your guide handles access at each stop.

Operated by Conytur Tour Operador. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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