Monte Alban & artisan house workshop in Arrazola and Coyotepec

Monte Alban & artisan house workshop in Arrazola and Coyotepec

Duration3h - 8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Your day will start in the Monte Albán archaeological site, you will continue to Cuilapan, an open chapel of the 16th century with Dominican construction, later we will visit Arrazola town, where you will find the famous alebrijes with unique colors and drawings, finally, we go to San Bartolo Coyotepec, an important town where they are dedicated to the elaboration of the famous crafts in black clay, the artisans will show you the technique they use to create them.

Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Options

English Tour

Shared service: English guide
Duration: 8 hours
Full day tour: On this option you will visit Monte Albán, Arrazola & Coyotepec
Pickup included

Spanish Tour

Shared service: Spanish guide
Duration: 8 hours
Full day tour: On this option you will visit Monte Albán, Arrazola & Coyotepec
Pickup included

What's included

Transport by air-conditioned
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Professional driver

Food and drinks
Gratuities

What to expect

Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
2h · Admission ticket included

Capital of the Zapotecs since 500 BC. It was the most important indigenous capital of the region of the Valleys of Oaxaca. In tomb no.7 the most important treasure of Mesoamerica was found.
Cuilapan de Guerrero
30m

You will be able to admire the unfinished but wonderful religious architectural complex that the Dominicans built in the 16th century. General Vicente Guerrero was shot to death ere.

Please note: This visit is subject to availability. If the site is unavailable, it will be replaced with a visit to a traditional artisanal mezcal distillery.
San Antonio Arrazola
40m

in this town the famous "Alebrijes" are made, figures carved in wood from the copal tree, hand-painted with unique figures and colors.
Coyotepec
40m

Population of famous artisans who are dedicated to the elaboration of beautiful objects in black clay, demonstration of the elaboration of a piece, and exhibition of the same.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up time will be stablish depending on your hotel location (between 8:30 and 10:00 am)
The operator will meet you in the lobby of your Hotel/Airbnb; he will ask at the Front desk for your name.
We can pick up in any hotel or Airbnb located in Oaxaca Downtown.

End point

Pick up time will be stablish depending on your hotel location (between 8:30 and 10:00 am)
The operator will meet you in the lobby of your Hotel/Airbnb; he will ask at the Front desk for your name.
We can pick up in any hotel or Airbnb located in Oaxaca Downtown.

Pickup details

Pick up time will be stablish depending on your hotel location (between 8:30 and 10:00 am)
The operator will meet you in the lobby of your Hotel/Airbnb; he will ask at the Front desk for your name.
We can pick up in any hotel or Airbnb located in Oaxaca Downtown.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.5 (14)