Tour to Monte Alban, Black Mud, Waist Loom and Alebrijes

5.0 (6 reviews) Oaxaca City, Mexico
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesSpanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

We are 100% Oaxacan and take you on a tour to meet and explore Oaxaca in one day, we will have a tour full of culture, history, art and gastronomy. We will visit 5 special places:
- The archaeological complex of Monte Albán, we tour the place with a certified guide.
- A buffet restaurant with traditional Oaxacan food.
The house of a black clay craftsman in San Bartolo Coyotepec.
- The house of a craftswoman of textiles made in hip or waist loom in Santo Tomas Jalieza.
- The workshop of a woodcarving craftsman known as alebrijes in San Martín Tilcajete.

Options

Guide (Esp) and Acesso Ticket

Entry: Access Ticket to Monte Alban Archaeological Site

Transport and Guide in Spanish

What's included

  • Certified guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/entry: Archaeological Area of Monte Albán
  • Food and beverages.
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    We will visit the archaeological area of Monte Albán, taking a tour in an average time of 1.5 to 2 hours with our certified guide, know the history of this place and enjoy the magic and mysticism of these buildings on the top of the mountain. Carry cash for entrances or access.
  2. Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan
    1h
    We will stop for lunch, in a restaurant with a buffet service with traditional Oaxacan foods. Carry cash for food and beverages.
  3. 40m
    We visited with our guide, the house-workshop of a master craftsman of black mud pieces and figures to give us a demonstration and discuss the process and history of these beautiful craft figures.
  4. 35m
    We visited with our guide, the house - workshop of a craftsman who works a loom known as hip or waist of cotton yarn textiles.
  5. 40m
    We visited with our guide, the house-workshop of an artisan carver of wooden figures, today known as alebrijes, there we can see from the process of making these craft figures to the various forms of application that during the innovation process have been achieved

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The office is on Macedonio Alcalá Street or Andador Turístico right in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO), between Morelos and Murguía streets. (Macedonio Alcalá 201, Int. 101, Col. Centro).

End point

The office is on Macedonio Alcalá Street or Andador Turístico right in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO), between Morelos and Murguía streets. (Macedonio Alcalá 201, Int. 101, Col. Centro).

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time may vary due to factors such as departures and returns to hotels, transfers between destinations, among others.
  • Due to the demand during holiday seasons and festivals the number of people in this activity may expand.
  • The order of the itinerary can be modified by situations outside the company and for the benefit of the user.
  • If necessary, the tour is conducted in English and Spanish by the same guide.
  • They are shared tours and seats are reserved. If you require extra space for size or personal items, reserve another space and let us know so we can make an adjustment.
  • Carry cash for expenses not included.
  • Not recommended for people with walking problems.

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (6)

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