Day trip

From Oaxaca: Monte Albán and Art Craft Towns Day Trip

4.3 / 5

40 reviews

Activity provider: Enjoy Oaxaca
Day trip

From Oaxaca: Monte Albán and Art Craft Towns Day Trip

Activity provider: Enjoy Oaxaca

From US$ 39.17 per person

Discover everything Oaxaca has to offer as you visit important Archeological sites, see local towns and learn about regional pottery crafts on this full-day guided excursion.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Please wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Experience

Highlights
  • Gaze at magnificent temples and tombs with bas-reliefs and hieroglyphic inscriptions
  • Visit an Alebrije workshop and watch how the wooden figures are made
  • Learn about black pottery in Coyotepec town
  • Hear interesting information about the area from an insider perspective
  • Snap your own momentous memories to share with your family and friends
Full description
Explore the archaeological area of Oaxaca built by the Zapotecs. Learn about its big plazas, truncated pyramids, and the court for playing tlachtli (a type of ball game). Hear about the underground passageways and more than 100 tombs at the site from your professional tour guide. Start your day by being picked up in Oaxaca City, and begin your journey to Monte Alban. Next, visit the town of Arrazola town and fall in love with the authentic wooden figures called Alebrijes. Watch the interesting creation process of these figures which involves carving and painting. Head to Cuilapam de Guerrero town and visit a Dominican Ex-monastery of the 16th-century, known for its unfinished basilica and prominent open chapel. End your magical tour in the town of San Bartolo Coyotepec and meet local artisans who specialize in black pottery (Barro negro). Learn about the techniques used since pre-Columbian times.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bilingual certificated guide
  • Transportation with AC
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (Optional)
Not suitable for
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People over 70 years

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Water

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place rain or shine
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 40 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
  • Service
    5/5

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Marcos got us around very safely and comfortably. He was even pretty quick. He was patient as we bought things too. He's a great driver! Ede is an EXCELLENT guide! Her bilingual tour filled in the gaps in my Spanish very well. She is funny and patient too!

March 24, 2023

Fue una experencia múy divertida. Mi única queja sería que vimos dos talleres de alebríjes en lugar de visitar lugar con otra profesión. Pero es un detalle menor. Me encantaba la opertunidad a ver mucha de la herencia cultural en las afueras de Oaxca. La historia y la explicación del arte de la área de Albán era increíble. La comida también era deliciosa.

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March 24, 2023

Very interesting place! The artisinal stops are more like force you to buy from their preferred vendors. They should advertise the $170 peso plus tip lunch buffet that you get railroaded into, even if you only want a small bite to eat. Paying $170 MXN for a third of a tlayuda and a bottle of water was a surprise. The Monte Alban entry was $85 pesos a person. Very nice guide.

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March 24, 2023

Product ID: 389757