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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Discover the best of Oaxaca in one day!
If you love history and culture, this experience is designed for you. In a single day you will visit Monte Albán and Mitla, the two most important archaeological areas of Oaxaca, allowing you to discover the legacy of ancient Zapotec civilizations in a carefully planned tour.
In addition, you will know the majestic Tule Tree, considered one of the trees with the widest trunk in the world, and visit a family workshop in Teotitlán del Valle, where you will learn about one of the most representative craft traditions of Oaxaca.
More than a tour between tourist sites, this tour combines archaeology, nature and living culture in a private, comfortable and enriching experience, designed to make the most of your time without rushing and with the personalized attention of a local guide.
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private Certified Guide
Meals
Sourvenirs
Entry/entry: Archaeological Area of Monte Albán
Entry/entry: Tule Tree
Tips
Archaeological area of Mitla
What to expect
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
2h · Admission ticket not included
Our tour starts at one of the most emblematic sites in Oaxaca: Mount Alban, a sacred city built by the Zapotecs on top of a mountain. From there, panoramic views of the central valleys accompany the millennial history of this ceremonial center. We will walk among squares, temples and steles as a guide will take us through the secrets of a civilization ahead of its time.
Tule Tree
30m · Admission ticket not included
Afterwards, we will travel to Santa Maria del Tule, home to a true old man of nature: a hollow of more than two thousand years of age. Known as the tree with the widest trunk in the world, the Tule Tree is a living wonder whose shapes in the bark spark imagination and connect with ancient local legends.
San Pablo Villa de Mitla
1h
We will give ourselves a well-deserved break to taste the best of Oaxacan cuisine. Here, time is measured in flavors: mole, tlayudas, tamales wrapped in banana leaf and fresh cheese. And for the more adventurous, golden chapels that creak at the first bite. This kitchen is an edible map of the history of our state.
Zona Arqueologica de Mitla
1h · Admission ticket not included
Explore Mitla, one of the most important archaeological sites in Oaxaca and the ancient ceremonial center of the Zapotecs. Accompanied by your guide, you will tour its courtyards, temples and palaces as you discover the meaning of its impressive stone mosaics, made with thousands of pieces perfectly assembled without the use of mortar. You will know the history, architecture and beliefs that made this place an important religious and political center. Unlike other archaeological sites in Mexico, Mitla stands out for its rich decorative details and for offering a unique insight into the worldview of the ancient civilizations that inhabited the Central Valleys of Oaxaca.
Tapetes Teotitlan
1h
Finally we will visit Teotitlán del Valle, a town that lives to the rhythm of looms, wool and tradition. Local artisans will show us how they transform natural fibres into story-telling mats: every thread, every dye from cochineal to indigo reflects centuries of knowledge handed down from generation to generation.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Upon arrival the guide will wait for you in the lobby or send you a text message already there.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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