The Guadalajara Reporter

Schoolchildren discover Guachimontones; How to get the most out of a visit to Teuchitlan

A few days ago I had the pleasure of accompanying students and teachers of the Waldorf-de-Guadalajara school on a visit to the archaeological site of Teuchitlán. By the end of the day, all of us felt that the experience had been both educational and enjoyable, so I will outline our program for readers who have never seen the ruins or who aren’t aware of the latest developments at the site.

First, let me mention that the Waldorf School, located in Ciudad Granja, is one of 850 such schools – located in 40 countries – following the principles laid down by Austrian philosopher and educator Rudolph Steiner. It took no time at all for me to discover that these students were the brightest, most creative and well-behaved kids I could ever want to go on an excursion with.

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