Explore Mitla by Bike. Archaeology, Caves and Rock Art

5.0 (3 reviews) Oaxaca City, Mexico
Duration8h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Start your adventure from your hotel or Airbnb in Oaxaca. We travel by van to Mitla, where the bike tour begins. Pedal between agave fields towards the village of Xaagá, as you discover rural life: peasants working the land, adobe craftsmen and looms, and an old forgotten hacienda.

Continue to the prehistoric caves of Mitla. There we left the bikes and started a 2-hour hike on mountain trails until we reached impressive rock art shows, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Then, we decided as a group whether to continue cycling or transport to the archaeological site of Mitla. Explore this best preserved archaeological site in Mexico, with a certified bilingual guide, admiring its famous stone mosaics and ceremonial architecture.

We close the experience with a comfortable return to Oaxaca, closing an unforgettable day full of adventure, history and unique landscapes.

What's included

  • Use of mountain bikes brand trek and specialized. Tubeless. Helmets.
  • The van is authorized by the Secretary of Communications and Transportation. With traveler insurance valid only within the Vehicle of transport to Mitla and vice versa.
  • Tickets in the Caves and in Mitla, water to hydrate. Certified Bilingual Tourist Guide.
  • Meals in restaurants or other similar place. Shopping in stores. Souvenirs.

What to expect

  1. Cuevas Prehistoricas de Mitla
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Xaagá, Oaxaca, Mexico
    Duration: 3 hours
    Entrance fee: Included

    Your bike adventure begins in Mitla, accompanied by a certified bilingual guide. After a short safety talk, we will equip you with a mountain bike and helmet. The tour will take you through scenic agave fields and rural roads that cross the Tlacolula Valley, in the direction of the traditional village of Xaagá.

    During this part of the tour, you will experience authentic moments of local life: peasants working the land, makers of adobe bricks, quarry workers and artisans who weave cotton textiles by hand.

    We continue pedaling to the prehistoric caves of Mitla, where we will leave the bikes to undertake a 2-hour scenic walk. Hidden among the mountains, you will discover ancient petroglyphs painted on the rock: powerful vestiges of early human presence, now recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO.
  2. Zona Arqueologica de Mitla
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit to the archaeological area of Mitla (approximately 2 hours) Admission Included.

    Back in Mitla, we will explore one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Mexico. This important Zapotec ceremonial center is famous for its intricate stone mosaics, unique in Mesoamerica. Your certified guide will explain the symbolism, history and cultural relevance of the place, included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

    Return to Oaxaca City
    At the end of the experience, we returned to the city in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle—closing a day full of adventure, culture and history.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We want to make everything easier! Just tell us where you are staying (hotel, Airbnb, etc.) and we will stop by you to start the adventure.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • problems with the knees.

Cancellation policy

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

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5.0 (3)

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