Cuilapam de Guerrero was a bustling trade center when the Spanish arrived in 1523. Dominican monks followed shortly after and embarked on building a

grand monestery there. The work was not finished and the site sat unused until a roof was put on the church in 1905 and it became a parish center. We will

visit the ex-Monestery of Santiago Apostol. We will also visit the archeological site in Zaachila, which lay buried until it was partially excavated in the mid-

1960s. The Tomb of Lord Nine Flowers is open to the public and is one of the finest examples in the region. A small museum has photos of the many extraordinary artifacts found in Zaachila. Thursday is market day in Zaachila and we will visit the market.

Not included: Cost of lunch and food, drink. We will dine in the Mercado Gastronomico on the west side of Zaachila. There are a number of food vendors there eager to serve you. Barbacoa (either goat or lamb) is a favorite dish. Probable cost of lunch will be about 150 pesos.

Additional Costs:  Artesans will have beautiful handmade product for sale.  If you are interested in purchasing for yourself or as gifts, bring cash for purchases of any of these items. 

This tour will depart on time at 9:30 am  from the parking lot across from the south side of Llano Park. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before departure time. Unclaimed seats may be re-sold at boarding time.

If this tour is sold out, you can take a chance that seats may be available and come to the boarding spot 15 minutes before departure. These seats must be paid for in cash.

No Refunds will be available. If you are not able to attend the event, you are welcome to sell you reservation to others. Please notify the library of change of name for reservation.