San Juan del Río Day Trip
San Juan del Río Day Trip
We'll pick you up from your hotel in Durango and set off for San Juan del Río. At the halfway point, we'll make a stop at the Peña del Águila dam to admire the breathtaking surroundings of the La Sauceda River.
When we arrive in San Juan del Río, we'll take a tour around some of the churches. These include the San Francisco de Asís Church, which dates back to the 16th century, the sanctuary of Guadalupe, and the San Miguel Arcángel Temple with its iconic baroque altarpiece. We'll also admire the 'Potro de Hierro' mural in honor of Pancho Villa, one of the leaders of the Mexican Revolution, who was born in this area.
Our next stop will be the Community Museum so we can learn about the customs and traditions of San Juan del Río. On our way out, we'll go to the town's outskirts to see La Coyotada, where Pancho Villa was born. In this spot, we'll tell the story of how this Durango local became the governor of Chihuahua.
Afterward, we'll head to the Willow Well hot springs, where you can have lunch and bathe in the warm pools. We'll then go straight to the Santiaguillo Lagoon, a protected wetland where thousands of birds from Alaska and Canada make their nests.
Lastly, we'll visit a Mennonite community to learn about the pacifist population's way of life and its German origins.
We'll then start our return journey to your hotel in Durango, where we should arrive at 8 hours later.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish, Italian and other language.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Bus transfer
English speaking guide
Mineral water
Not included
Lunch
Entry to Willow Well: 20 MXN (US$ 1) per person
When to book?
You can book up until the previous day (7:00 pm), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Coyote Tours Vip
Corporate name: Neftali Edgar Alan Rojas Manzanilla
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
