Oaxaca Mitla Caves Tlacolula Market and Textile Tour

Oaxaca City, Mexico
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Duration7h 20m
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

The adventure begins in the heart of Oaxaca, heading to the prehistoric caves of Mitla. In a journey of 1 h 20 min we will enjoy landscapes of the Tlacolula Valley and its mountains. At San Pablo Villa de Mitla, a UNESCO World Heritage site, a local guide will take you on an easy 1.5 h hike between caves and ancient cave paintings that reveal thousands of years of history. Then, after a 20-minute walk, we will taste the best of Oaxacan cuisine at Tlacolula Market, with options for all tastes. To close with a golden clasp, we will visit a Zapotec family that will open the doors of their home and their art: natural wool dyeing and pedal loom weaving. After living with them for an hour, we will return to Oaxaca City with a heart full of culture, flavors and living traditions.

What's included

  • food, professional guide, payment of entrance fees to communities, payment of presentation of artisans, community guide

What to expect

  1. Cuevas Prehistoricas de Mitla
    1h 20m · Admission ticket included
    Our adventure begins in the center of Oaxaca with a 1 h 20 min panoramic tour of picturesque towns and views of the Tlacolula Valley. We will arrive at the Prehistoric Caves of Mitla, in San Pablo Villa de Mitla, a UNESCO World Heritage site sheltered by the community. A local guide will take us on an easy 1.5 h hike to explore caves and ancient cave paintings. Then we will travel 20 min to Tlacolula Market to taste typical food with vegan and vegetarian options (50–60 min). Our last stop will be with a Zapotec family who will share their culture and textile art with wool dyed with natural dyes and woven on a pedal loom (1 h). We will return to Oaxaca in 40 min.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to the corner of Calle Pino Suarez corner Calle de Licenciado Primo Verdad. Spacious parking on street. Next to the Church of Guadeloupe. Northwest part of El LLano Park.

End point

Go to the corner of Calle Pino Suarez corner Calle de Licenciado Primo Verdad. Spacious parking on street. Next to the Church of Guadeloupe. Northwest part of El LLano Park.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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