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Monte Albán and Surrounding Cultural Treasures: A Full-Day Exploration of Oaxaca's Rich History
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166 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Embark on a full-day exploration of Oaxaca’s rich history, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte Albán, discovering ancient ruins, meeting local artisans, and learning about the region’s cultural treasures. Book now!
Embark on a full-day exploration of Oaxaca’s rich history, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte Albán, discovering ancient ruins, meeting local artisans, and learning about the region’s cultural treasures. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán - Embárcate en una excursión de un día completo para descubrir los tesoros culturales que rodean Oaxaca. Comienza en Monte Albán, un sitio declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO en 1987, y maravíllate con los impresionantes edificios de esta antigua ciudad zapoteca.
- San Antonio Arrazola - Luego,…
- Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán - Embárcate en una excursión de un día completo para descubrir los tesoros culturales que rodean Oaxaca. Comienza en Monte Albán, un sitio declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO en 1987, y maravíllate con los impresionantes edificios de esta antigua ciudad zapoteca.
- San Antonio Arrazola - Luego, visita San Antonio Arrazola para conocer a los talentosos artesanos locales que, con su creatividad e imaginación, crean las fantásticas figuras conocidas como alebrijes.
- Convento de Cuilapam - Continúa el recorrido en el Ex Convento de Cuilapam de Guerrero del siglo XVI, único en los valles de Oaxaca por su hermosa capilla abierta. Si deseas visitar su museo, hay un costo adicional de $70 pesos por persona.
- San Bartolo Coyotepec - Finalmente, admira las artesanías de cerámica negra en San Bartolo Coyotepec. Observa el proceso de elaboración y disfruta de una zona de compras de barro.
- Convento de Cuilapam - Cerca de esta área, haremos una parada en un restaurante buffet para que puedas disfrutar de una comida y descansar un poco. ($200 mx + bebidas)
What's Included
- Travel insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Travel insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Brunch
- Tickets to Cuilapam
- Tickets to Monte alban
- Gratuities
- Brunch
- Tickets to Cuilapam
- Tickets to Monte alban
Additional Information
Embark on a day-long journey to explore the cultural gems of Oaxaca with a well-versed guide. Journey by motorcoach to Monte Alban, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and unearth the archaeological ruins of this prehistoric Zapotec civilization. Meet local craftsmen producing black pottery in the village of San Bartolo Coyotepec and marvel at the renowned…
Embark on a day-long journey to explore the cultural gems of Oaxaca with a well-versed guide. Journey by motorcoach to Monte Alban, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and unearth the archaeological ruins of this prehistoric Zapotec civilization. Meet local craftsmen producing black pottery in the village of San Bartolo Coyotepec and marvel at the renowned wooden figurines of San Antonio Arrazola. From the mountainous pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent at the base of the valley, you will gain knowledge about the area’s vivid past! The tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel.
Location
Quinta Real Oaxaca
5 de Mayo
Por favor llegar 8:30 am en el hotel Quinta Real ubicado en calle 05 de Mayo #300, centro y preguntar por la agencia de viajes. Pueden esperar fuera del hotel o dentro en el lobby. En unos momentos saldremos por usted.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(166 Ratings)
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Drew_j
Nov 27, 2024
Great Addition to Our Oaxaca Vacation - The guide was very knowledgeable, informative and interesting. He did a great job at bringing the historical areas to life.
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Bianca_r
Nov 11, 2024
10/10 Day of history and artisanal workmanship - We met our group at the stunning Hotel Quinta Real in downtown Oaxaca where we got to grab a quick breakfast. Next we made our way out to the Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban with the group. Our guide Gabriel was very kind and informative, we learned so much about the Zapotec people and it was so cool to walk the grounds and imagine life back then. The next stop was at a Tallera where we met the owner, Angelico, who is a 3rd generation master carver and painter of tonas and nahuales. He gave us a master class on his carvings and natural dyes that he uses. We also got a close up of all his finished pieces and marveled at his intricate designs. Thereafter, we headed to a delightful Oaxacan buffet where there was all this amazing food! We tried all 9 main moles. The last stop was visiting an ex convent and a later black pottery shop for another master class. We were dropped off just in time to get a great spot for the parade.
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Margaret_r
Nov 8, 2024
ok day tour - The tour to Mt. Albans is great. We had just enough time there to see everything. Hotel pick up was appreciated too. The lunch buffet was excellent. The shopping stops were interesting but I wouldn't do those again. I was really looking forward to seeing the chapel and convent but when we got there we couldn't go in because of lack of time? So that was very disappointing. For the price the tour was good but next time I might get a taxi.
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Marcel_v
Nov 7, 2024
Interesting and divers - I really enjoyed this tour. Monte Alban is magnificent and the places to visit where the handcrafted artifacts are created are very interesting. The tour guide explained very well with a excellent sense of humour.
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Ricardo_r
Nov 4, 2024
Monte alban - This was an amazing experience with all the history .Emanuel was such an amazing and well informative about this tour with excellent explanation
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Marci_h
Nov 1, 2024
The whole day was exceptional - The whole day was great. The ruins were bigger and better than expected and they gave us plenty of time to explore on our own. They split us into a Spanish speaking and English speaking group which was great so the guide didn’t have to repeat everything.
The alebrijes were very cool, a highlight for me.
The lunch was exceptional. The food, the people, watching them cook, everything about it was great. Then we walked around their marigold fields, tasted mezcal. They were just so welcoming and everything was high quality.
The convent was interesting.
The black pottery was unique and such an intimate insight into the process.
Jorge our guide was perfect. He was sunny and attentive and so knowledgeable. All of it exceeded expectations.
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Cristina_d
Oct 29, 2024
Visit to Monte Alban and ex convent, black pottery and alegibres - Our tour was excellent! Monte Alban is a must see if you visit Oaxaca for the first time. Our guide Jorge was great!! Very knowledgeable and very kind a patient with the whole group. Highly recommend!
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Antonio_l
Oct 17, 2024
Cool experience. The tour... - Cool experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. Comfortable transportation with air conditioning.
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Dayle_r
Oct 14, 2024
Despite the extra trek we... - Despite the extra trek we had to make as the road to Monte Alban was closed, this was a wonderful experience. Our Guide was most informative and the site is breathtaking. It was also a treat to visit the weaving and pottery workshops.
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Jeanavnet_m
Nov 2, 2024
All English tour would be better - Monte Alban is a fabulous sight and the museum tour was helpful. Having one Guide switch between Spanish and z English was challenging.
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