Sinaloa Countryside Discovery Tour
Tour Times: 9:30 AM
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Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included
Overview
Discover Sinaloa’s history, traditions, and artisanal heritage on a fascinating journey that combines the charm of its rural communities with some of Mazatlán’s most iconic landmarks.
The experience begins in Villa Unión, where you’ll visit a traditional brickmaking workshop and discover a craft that has been passed down from generation to generation. See how local artisans carefully make their bricks by hand using traditional techniques.
Continue to Malpica, a small community known for its traditional wood-fired bakery and handmade decorative tile workshop. Discover the techniques used to produce local baked goods and watch skilled artisans create and decorate each tile by hand using time-honoured methods.
Your journey continues to Concordia, a historic town founded in 1565 and renowned for its furniture-making tradition. Stroll through its peaceful streets, admire its distinctive architecture, and discover the customs and craftsmanship that have helped shape the region’s cultural identity. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit traditional furniture workshops and see local artisans at work.
Upon returning to Mazatlán, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring some of the city’s most iconic attractions, including the magnificent Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Ángela Peralta Theatre, a scenic lookout, and the beautiful Historic District. Admire the area’s elegant neoclassical buildings, which reflect the prosperity and architectural splendour of Mazatlán’s past.
The experience includes visits to traditional artisan workshops, a wood-fired bakery, a handmade decorative tile demonstration, a tour of historic Concordia, and a panoramic sightseeing tour of Mazatlán. Lunch at El Granero restaurant and beverages during the tour are also included.
What's Included
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- English Speaking Guide
- Brickmaking Workshop
- Malpica
- Villa Union
- Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
- Lunch - Beef or Chicken or Vegetable Fajitas, Banana Cream
- Beverages during the tour
- Tips/Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
Meet and Greet
Tour Start
Driving 30 Minutes
To Brick Factory at Villa Union
Driving 20 Minutes
To Malpica
Visit 20 Minutes
Bakery in Malpica
Driving 10 Minutes
To Concordia
Visit 40 Minutes
Concordia, Visit to traditional furniture workshops, Main plaza, Church
Lunch 60 Minutes
Lunch at Graneros restaurant
Driving 40 Minutes
To Mazatlan
Visit 60 Minutes
Mazatlan
Arrive back at the cruise port
Tour End
Please note: Itinerary timings are approximate only
Considerations
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This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or motorized scooters
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Guests must be able to walk over paved, gravel, and packed dirt surfaces, some of which are at an incline
Special Instructions
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes and shoes
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
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Local currency is MexIcan peso (MXN) and the US dollar is widely accepted
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Bring your biodegradeable sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat, and water bottle and insect repellent
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