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Monte Albán and Artisan Villages Tour: Oaxaca Highlights
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4 Ratings
Oaxaca
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Oaxaca with a full-day private tour. Explore Monte Albán, meet artisans, and discover the vibrant markets. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban - We will visit the most important archaeological site in Oaxaca, visiting the best places, learning about the culture and lifestyle of the ancestors. We will walk through this world cultural heritage and you will have time to enjoy and take beautiful photos.
- San Bartolo Coyotepec - San Bartolo Coyotepec is a picturesque town located 30 minutes from the city of Oaxaca. We will meet a family that works with black ceramics and we will see how they still use the pre-Hispanic wheel to make figures. All the decoration and shine of the pieces is by hand! You can freely take pictures and ask questions.
- San Martin Tilcajete - We will experience Oaxacan art by visiting a family workshop in this beautiful town. These figures represent colorful and fancy animals made of wood. We will see the entire process from when they are carved until they are painted with beautiful Zapotec designs on them. Ask what is your protective animal!
- Ocotlan de Morelos - The market is an ancient tradition that never disappeared in Oaxaca. People from the different surrounding towns come to this place to make grossery or to sell their local products. Markets are definitely the place where you can see the real life of a city. Walking through the hallways you can experience the colors and smells of Oaxaca. MARKET DAY IS ONLY ON FRIDAYS.
- Santo Tomás Jalieza - Learn about the ancient techniques of the waist loom used by women to create different designs such as bags, overflows, blouses, belts.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Traveler’s insurance in the vehicle
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Admissions
- Foods
- Tips
Additional Information
Our day trip includes visits to;
- Monte Albán, the premier Archaeological Site of the region.
- San Bartolo Coyotepec, where we will encounter a family engaged in crafting black pottery.
- San Martín Tilcajete, the birthplace of Alebrijes, unique talismans carved from copal wood and intricately hand-painted.
- Ocotlan de Morelos, featuring a local market tour.
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Santo Tomas Jalitza, renowned for its artisans skilled in backstrap weaving.
A tour of Oaxaca that promises a truly enriching experience!
Location
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Melissa_w
Mar 19, 2022
Great tour - Kley was great! I saw everything I wanted to see. It was a long day, but even the lunch stop was impressive.
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Katherine_b
Feb 29, 2024
Save your money! - This tour was a waste. We paid over $500, US dollars, for the two of us. All we got was a driver. He told us he was not hired to give us a tour of Monte Alban or anywhere else. He said he was just hired to drive. And that's all he did. He drove us to Mont Alban, where we had to pay over $60 US for a different guide to take us around and explain what we were seeing there. Then the driver took us a few other places, but it was clear that he was not especially interested. I have never heard the word "tour" mean just a driver. I recommend you save your money and find a different way to get to these places. I'm sure there are many less expensive ways. The driver also didn't have the water that Viator said he would. So we had to purchase that, too. We have taken many, many Viator tours, and always been extremely happy. However, this one was a disappointment!
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Andrea_p
Aug 10, 2022
Paid a lot. Got little. Would not recommend. - They were 1 hour 45 minutes late to pick us up after we rang them. We paid for a n Rnglish speaking private tour guide to share the culture and history of Oaxaca. He spoke little English and did not know any of the history. He sat in the car and talked to his friends while we went to the sites. We had to tell him where to go. We paid a lot of money for just a driver.
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