Private Art Pottery Tour: Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, and Clay Workshop

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Visit the workshop of one of the most recognized artisans of Jalisco.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Appreciate the architecture of the Palacio Municipal (Town Hall) as well as a mural inside dedicated to the history of Tonalá. Subject to availability according to the authorities.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Tonala Craft Market

  Tour the largest craft market in Guadalajara (Only available on Thursday and Sunday)

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Local market where you can find greengrocers, butchers, and local food stalls selling dishes such as birria, menudo, chilaquiles, tortas, and tacos.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Construction began in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and was completed in the second half of the 18th century, resulting in the building displaying a variety of architectural styles. There are parts of the Neoclassical style, some Baroque, and also Neocolonial, although it must be acknowledged that the overall structure is cohesive. The interior is harmonious, still in the Neoclassical style; its floor plan is three naves with two rows of Tuscan columns crowned with 21 groin vaults. The current altarpiece was designed in 1954 by the architect and priest Pedro Castellanos.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Make your ceramic piece with the help of a local artisan who is the fourth generation of artisans in her family. The workshop belongs to Eva, Conny, and Pilar Núñez, three artisans who specialize in modeling clay figures and busts.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Tlaquepaque Centro

  Stroll through the historic center of Tlaquepaque. You will appreciate the colonial architecture, squares, churches, museums, monuments, art galleries, and local cuisine. Learn the history and traditions directly from your local guide.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 8

  Jardín Hidalgo is the main square of Tlaquepaque, in the center is a "Kiosko" or gazebo., and around it are the two main churches (San Pedro and Santuario), street food, and local crafts.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  El Parián de Tlaquepaque

  Visit the largest "Cantina" in México and enjoy a typical cocktail (not included) inside this beautiful colonial building.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 10

  The parish of San Pedro began construction in 1670, but due to numerous financing issues, its construction wasn't completed until 1813, taking over a hundred years to complete. It was dedicated to the patron saint of Tlaquepaque. It is made of gray quarry stone. Its architecture is a blend of Baroque, Roman, and Byzantine styles.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Our Lady of Solitude Sanctuary

  Its construction began in 1741 at the request of a judge named José Antonio Caballero. During its construction, it encountered problems due to a lack of funding and was suspended for a time during the 19th century, before being completed in 1878. Its architecture is a blend of Baroque, Neoclassical, and Neo-Gothic styles.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Ceramic Museum (Museo Regional de la Ceramica)

  Tour the regional ceramics museum with your guide, an old 19th-century mansion converted into a museum where the most essential pottery pieces of Jalisco are displayed. You can also appreciate the representation of a Mexican kitchen 200 years ago (Subject to availability)

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13

  Appreciate the gallery of one of the most recognized plastic artists in Mexico.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 14
  Nuestros Dulces

  Visit the only store that holds the Guinness World Record for the largest number of bottles of tequila for sale (more than two thousand). You can also buy typical sweets from the region.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  Plazoleta Art

  The route ends at the art plaza where the giant Tlaquepaque letters are located. You'll also find craft shops and bars where you can enjoy a drink before returning to your hotel with your guide.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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