2 Days Oaxaca visiting Monte Albán, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Mezcal

Day 1: Archaeological Site of Monte Alban and Artisan Communities (Alebrijes and Black Pottery)

1. Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   The main Archaeological Site of Oaxaca, Monte Alban, considered Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO, this zone is conformed by a great rectangular square surrounded by palaces, temples, shrines, ball games and tombs.
   
   Please be aware that during pandemic period we might require to wait our turn to entrance the Archaeological site. Waiting time might be as long as 1.5 hours without availability of restroom nor restaurant.
2. San Antonio Arrazola
   1h
   The next stop will be Arrazola, place where the creativity of its artisans is reflected on small pieces of copal wood, creating a fantastic zoology called Alebrijes.
3. Ex Convento De Cuilapam De Guerrero
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Continue your trip to Cuilapam de Guerrero, where you will admire a majestic Dominican convent set of the XVI Century where the main attractions are the Open Chapel, the unconcluded Basilical Church and the imposing Ex-Convent of Cuilapam.
   
   Please be aware that during this pandemic period, the Ex-convent might be closed to tourism entrance, in that case, we can admire this impressive building from outside and have time for pictures.
4. Dona Rosa Studio
   45m
   The last stop of this excursion will be San Bartolo de Coyotepec, where you will fall in love with the pottery pieces of black mud elaborated by the local artisans, creating pieces of extraordinary beauty with unique techniques. At Doña Rosa Studio you will have a demonstration how the Black Pottery is made.

Day 2: Archaeological Site of Mitla, Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Factory

1. Tule Tree
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   The community of Santa Maria el Tule, recognized by hosting "El Arbol del Tule" (Tule Tree) one of the most extraordinary natural beauties of Oaxaca, a giant Sabine of approximately 2000 years old.
   
   Please be aware that during pandemic period, Tule Tree might not be fully available to get closer; in that case, we can admire this amazing tree from the distance 50 to 100 meters away.
2. 50m
   You will continue your trip towards Teotitlan del Valle, a beautiful artisan town developer of wool rugs, created on homemade looms, using for its coloration natural dyes.
3. Zona Arqueologica de Mitla
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Later you will visit the Sacred City of Mitla, an important ceremony center where the ecclesiastic power of the Zapotec Culture settled, you could admire the harmony between its buildings and the proportion of its backyards highlighted by the extraordinary ornaments represented by frets captured on walls, which make this place unique in Mesoamerica.
   
   Please be aware that during pandemic period we might require to wait our turn to entrance the Archaeological site. Waiting time might be as long as 1.5 hours without availability of restroom nor restaurant.
4. Hierve el Agua
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Hierve el Agua is a petrified waterfall, you will have opportunity to walk around and admire the amazing view of this ecotourist place.
5. 45m
   You will visit a Mezcal Factory where you will test the different Mezcal types are made in Oaxaca. You will enjoy Gusanito (mezcal with Agave bugs) or Reposado (aged mezcal).
   
   After this, you will return to Oaxaca City.

Pickup details

We pick up at any Hotel at Oaxaca Downtown. Please select your Hotel from the list, if you don't see your hotel, then, please share the Hotel name and address.

If you haven't booked your hotel, don't worry, we will contact you before your tour date, so we can clarify where you will stay.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels