Paquimé & Mata Ortiz Day Trip

Pre-Hispanic remains from centuries long ago still stand in the state of Chihuahua. Explore them and their legacy on our day trip to the archaeological site of Paquimé and the pottery village of Mata Ortiz.

Paquimé & Mata Ortiz Day Trip

At the time indicated, we'll meet you at your hotel in Chihuahua and set off for Casas Grandes. In the outskirts of this town, we'll find the Paquimé Archaeological Site, which has some of the main pre-Hispanic remains in the area.

When we get to Paquimé, we'll take a guided tour of the Museum of Northern Cultures. Its collection includes numerous pre-Hispanic artefacts found in northern Mexico, providing insight into the society and culture of this period.

Next, we'll visit the archaeological remains of the Paquimé culture, a World Heritage Site, where we will discover the customs and traditions of this culture by observing their ancient constructions.

After visiting this location, we'll head to Mata Ortiz, known for its handmade pottery that aims to replicate the artistic objects from the Paquimé Archaeological Site. We'll attend a pottery demonstration to see how master craftsmen work with clay.

We'll then go to a restaurant in Mata Ortiz for a traditional meal, featuring various regional delicacies.

Finally, we'll return to your hotel in Chihuahua, where we will arrive after approximately 8 hours.