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 arrive at Paquimé, we'll take a guided tour of the Museum of Northern Cultures. Its collection houses 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. This site is a World Heritage Site, where we'll discover main customs and traditions of this thousand-year-old culture by observing the remains of their ancient constructions.

After visiting, we'll head to Mata Ortiz, known for its handmade pottery. The pottery here aims to replicate the artistic objects found at the Paquimé Archaeological Site. We will attend a pottery demonstration to see how master craftsmen work the clay.

Following this, we'll visit a restaurant in Mata Ortiz for a traditional meal, offering various local delicacies. Finally, we'll return to your hotel in Chihuahua, completing the trip in approximately 8 hours.