Top Experiences in Monte Albán

In our tour of the day we visit;
- Monte Albán the most important Archaeological Zone of the state.
- San Bartolo Coyotepec where we will meet a family that is dedicated to the elaboration of black clay.
- San Martín Tilcajete land of the Alebrijes, mystical figurines made of copal wood and painted by hand.
- Ocotlan de Morelos, where we visit its market
- Santo Tomas Jalitza house of artisans where it is known for its backstrap loom.
Your visit to Oaxaca will be a great experience!

To guarantee a low price, we offer you a combo of two tours. We recommend this combo, if it is your first visit to Oaxaca. We have new and modern vehicles, with government permits to transport and also with insurance.
Avoid taking free excursions, they don't guarantee you have a certified guide.
The order of the tours may change.
You should consider that the tours are in continuous days.
We only use vans for tours.

Our first stop is at the majestic archaeological site of Monte Alban.
Imagine walking along the same paths where at a period of history the Zapotecs walked through, exploring ancient pyramids, and observing the greatness of a civilization that flourished on these lands centuries ago.
We will then go to the home of craftsmen in Arrazola, where creativity comes to life in the form of Alebrijes. Learn how these talented artisans give life to these colorful handmade wooden figures. We will stop at a Oaxacan buffet to taste authentic local dishes.
Our last stop will be at San Bartolo Coyotepec, where black pottery takes shape by the hands of master craftsmen. Discover the secrets of this ancestral tradition while you observe the creation process.
Our tour ends around 5:00 p.m., when you are dropped off at your hotel's lobby or Airbnb with unforgettable memories and an in-depth understanding of the rich culture and history of Oaxaca.

This is a private tour only for those who book with us. We are in no rush and you decide how long you stay in the archaeological area.

We are qualified guides with in-depth knowledge of our region.

Whether they are French or English speaking, our guides have passed the guide diploma and know the region inside out, not only the tourist sites, but also the local culture and history.

If you need a wheelchair, baby chair or stroller, please let us know in advance. No additional charge.

Our exciting half-day journey starts when we meet you at your hotel's lobby or Airbnb.
A certified bilingual guide will take you through the history and culture of Monte Albán, which is a major urban center built by the Zapotec Culture. It is the most important archaeological site in Oaxaca, and it has been proclaimed Cultural Heritage of Humanity along with the City of Oaxaca by UNESCO on December 11th, 1997.
Its main buildings are: La Gran Plaza, Juego de Pelota, Sistema lI, Los Danzantes, Edification "J", Edificaciones centrales G.H.I, El Palacio, I Plataforma Sur, Sistema 7 Venados and Tumba número 7. La Gran Plaza is 656 feet long and 656 feet wide since the salient rocks had to be trimmed and gaps had to be filled in.
The journey ends around 12:00 p.m., when we drop you off downtown, at your hotel's lobby or Airbnb. Just in time to taste a delicious lunch at one of our local restaurants.

Let's get to know Oaxaca, culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 5 special places in Oaxaca. The first is the wonderful Archaeological Zone of Monte Albán, where we take a 2-hour walk with a certified guide. The second place to visit is the house - workshop of a wood carving craftsman or Alebrijes in San Antonio Arrazola. The third place is to eat at a buffet restaurant with traditional local food. The fourth place is the house - workshop of a hip or waist loom artisan in Santo Tomas Jalieza. The fifth and last place to visit is the house-workshop of a black clay master craftsman in San Bartolo Coyotepec.

We are the only ones to take you to see the most attractive points of Oaxaca in a single day.

Monte Albán, the archaeological site par excellence, learn the history from one of the tourist guides.

Boils the water natural attraction in the mountains of Oaxaca, it is visited by thousands of people a year. Place where you can take the time to swim or walk to reach the foot of the petrified waterfalls more than 35 meters high.

Mezcal is a typical drink that is currently considered one of the cleanest alcoholic beverages in the world. By the traditional distillation system. You will have the opportunity to learn about its process and tasting with more than 15 types of agaves endemic to Oaxaca.

Teotitlán del Valle, considered the place of the gods, is a town located in the Valley of Oaxaca that comes from the Zapotec culture, which preserves the tradition of its textiles with the famous wool rugs and their natural dyes.
Learn about the process of this textile that is so representative of Oaxaca.

Monte Albán is one of the attractions in Oaxaca with the most historical and cultural wealth, on this tour you will be able to walk through these impressive ruins.

After an uplifting walk through the ruins we will visit a hidden museum in the legendary town of San Antonio Arrazola, known for its sculptures of fantastic animals made of wood with hand-painted textures. If you visit Oaxaca, you have to live this experience!

We will have lunch at a buffet restaurant after visiting Monte Albán.

This tour does not include a guide in Monte Albán but we can get you one that suits your needs approximately $100 MXN per person plus the entrance fee ($90 MXN), or you can visit this archaeological zone at your own pace without the need for a guide.

The second spot is a museum where you will find the process of alebrijes, crafts with great cultural value, you will be able to see their evolution and see a great variety of these sculptural pieces.

Take this Aztecs and Mayas Express Circuit - Package in 11 days and visit the most interesting and representatives places of Mexico: from Mexico City, Colonial Cities ato the Mexican Southest to finish this experience in the incredible Mexican Caribbean.

All tour arrangements are done by us, so you can ensure you enjoy an incredible circuit. You only need to book the hotels by your own.

We will pick you up every day to do the corresponding tour, then we will transfer you to your hotel.

If you have doubts we can assist you.

Since ancient times, Oaxaca city has been the heart of meeting of innumerable cultures that exist in the state, when the splendor of the cities of Mitla and Monte Albán irradiated the southeast of Mexico. It is a city of noble and friendly people, who have great talents, who invite the traveler, both national and foreign, to discover and live an experience rich in culture and tradition, and above all, makes them feel at home.

So you have no surprises: No visits to repay, no additional costs except tips.

With us it is to have passion at your service, privacy at the heart of the stay and peace of mind as a guarantee.

We are qualified guides with in-depth knowledge of our region.

Whether they are French-speaking or English-speaking, our guides have passed the guide diploma and know their region inside out, not only the tourist sites, but also the local culture and history.

We go slowly and at your pace of visit.

If you need a wheelchair, baby chair or stroller, please let us know in advance. No additional charge.

Our service is younique! Let us take you to know what Oaxaca is through Oaxaca Dreams. We`ll make you fall in love.

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.

Enjoy a fantastic experience taking a tour with 3 places to visit Oaxaca.
Immerse yourself in Oaxacan culture on this day trip with me as a Zapotec tour guide. Will visit the most important archaeological site in Oaxaca, located in the majestic urban center of the city.
Site which is the ancient capital of the Zapotecos and one of the first cities in Mesoamerica. This area was known as the religious, political, and economic center of our ancestors the Zapotec civilization.

Continue with the adventure in Teotitlán del Valle is it a place full of colours with the Zapotec weavers indigenous people at Teotitlán del Valle, you will learn about the development of wool rugs, bags and sarapes.

And end your tour learning about the process of mezcal production with a delicious taste.

travel through time and connect with the culture and tradition that Oaxaca has for you, live directly with each town to visit and enjoy a great tour full of flavor and authenticity

Enjoy an Amazing experience from Huatulco to Oaxaca in 3 days or more, you will discover the magic of ancient zapotec culture, also you will visit a mezcal factory, the Archaeological site of Mitla. The adventure continues making the following stop to the Zapotec indigenous people of weavers "Teotitlan del valle", a place full of colors. the journey will take you to appreciate the famous and most notable "Tree of El Tule", And to finish this first day of adventure we arrived at the Oaxacan capital city, where they will appreciate the famous church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.

The second day you will enjoy this great journey where we will know Monte Alban archaeological site which is the ancient capital of the Zapotecos and one of the first cities in Mesoamerica. we willvisit a small town of adobe houses "San Bartolo Coyotepec" famous for its black pottery.
you will have the opportunity to visit Artisan Villages where you will admire the wood carving artisans.

Enjoy a Private Tour with family or friends; ideal for groups of 4 to 19 people. Fall in love with incredible landscapes and take the ideal photo with plenty of time and without haste. Make a visit at your own pace with extended time if you wish, without depending on the itinerary of a mass group. During this Private Tour you will be accompanied by a guide and driver in a modern Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicle. In addition, if you are Mexican, you can take advantage of the discounts for nationals at each site (only if applicable) such as student discount or free entry on Sundays.

We will pass by you to your hotel to visit the most emblematic places of this route such as the Archaeological Zone of Monte Albán, Arrazola (craft town where they create Alebrijes), the Ex-Convent of Cuilapan de Guerrero, Zaachila (indigenous village with multiple restaurants of typical food) and San Bartolo Coyotepec (creators of the Black Clay) to finally return to their hotel.

You learn something more about the ancient history of Huatulco, you are going to find between the vegetation, fauna and flora the Area Archaeological Copalita is considered to be the largest city in the Oaxaca Coast and of great relevance as is the only vestige in the whole Pacific Ocean and was the first occupation of this precolonial settlement dating back to the middle preclassical period.

Enjoy the best experience of your trip in Oaxaca with our certified tour operators and guides in our Excursions. Book this option if you want a transfer service and main excursions package in Oaxaca.

In the first day you will enjoy of a comfortable transfer from the Oaxaca airport to your hotel, in the second day you will enjoy
a amazing excursion to Monte Alban, we will pick up you in your hotel to Guided tour of Monte Alban.

We continue with the adventure on the third day visiting the Tlacolula Market and Weaving Workshop in Teotitlan del Valle.
And the last day we will transfer from your hotel to Oaxaca Airport.

Enjoy the best experience of your trip in Oaxaca with our certified tour operators and guides in our Excursions.

Book this option if you want a transfer service and main excursions package in Oaxaca that includes the following:

Day 1: Transfer from Oaxaca Airport to Holiday Inn Express

Day 2: Excursion to Monte Alban
Pick up you in your hotel
Guided tour of Monte Alban
Time to take photos.

Day 3: Tlacolula Market and Weaving Workshop in Teotitlan del Valle.
Pick up you in your hotel
Guided visit to Sunday market
Visit Teotitlan del Valle to weaving workshop for activities and demostrations.

Last day:
Transfer from your hotel to Oaxaca Aiport

Discover what makes the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte Alban one of greatest archeological sites in the Oaxaca Valley! This 3-hour tour takes you by comfortable coach to the nearby ruins, which rest on a panoramic mountaintop with views of Oaxaca. Your professional guide will lead a tour through the vast complex filled with pyramids, ceremonial rock carvings, a huge ball court and 170 excavated tombs. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Ideal for travelers who want to enjoy the most important touristic attractions from Oaxaca in two days.

Monte Alban and Mitla are the main archaeological sites in Oaxaca, both sites are the most visited by Oaxaca visitors.

With this combo, in two consecutive days you will enjoy following tours:

>> Monte Alban Route to visit the archaeological site, then, the artisan village of Arrazola (handcraft Alebrijes), continue to Exconvent of Culiapam and San Bartolo Coyotepec (black pottery)

>> Mitla Route, visit the Tule Tree, Teotitlan del Valle (wool carpets), Mitla Arqueological site, Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Factory.

There 2 options to operate this tour, either in a shared group (you will be added to a group of tourist around 15 people per group) or you can select the Private Option if you are traveling with family and / or friends. In private you will have the opportunity to extend your visit and take ideal picture without rush.

If you want to get to know Oaxaca through its communities, this tour is the best option for you. Oaxaca stands out in the area of crafts and archaeological sites. The Tour offers you the opportunity to meet 100% Oaxacan artisans, you will have time to buy their products in the family workshops that we will visit.
The archaeological zone of Monte Alban is worth visiting because it is the root of the Oaxacans, it is where everything begins! Everything is clear from this place, knowing the heart of the civilization of Oaxaca allows us to know how the Central Valleys developed and how they survived after the Spanish invasion. Different Worlds as I call this tour, will transport you to the ancient times of Oaxaca. When you book you will only have to relax and enjoy this incredible Tour. Don't miss the opportunity to write this unforgettable experience in your life book.

This tour is ideal for those archeological lovers. Experience the essence of its two cultures: La Zapoteca and La Mixteca, both left a historical and cultural legacy that today can be breathed strongly in the identity of Oaxaca.

We will visit the most important archeological sites in Oaxaca such as: Monte Alban and Mitla.

This tour is operated in private for your family and / or friends, in a comfortable vehicle according to number of passengers. You will be accompanied by a certified guide (Spanish - English) and driver.

An advantage on private service is the freedom to move at your own pace without haste and enjoy every visited site. You will have enough time to take as many photos as you want, forget about waiting a big group. Enjoy your own tour.

This is a special adventure that will let you carry incredible memories of your travel experiences and the magic of the Oaxacan roots and finally will recharge with a special energy.

This innovative experience combines the best of Oaxaca
You will have the opportunity to tour the natural wonders of our region and enjoy the best views that these magnificent places can offer us. Hand in hand with experienced people who will offer you a unique experience. The tour is not only wonderful but it is fascinating throughout its journey.
Do not miss the opportunity that we offer you to make this reservation and take some memories that will remain in your memory as the best vacations.
You will only have to relax and enjoy, we assure you comfort and well-being throughout the experience
We will share our taste for history, art, archeology and traditions!

★ Live the experience of visiting Monte Alban, Arrazola, Cuilápam and Coyotepec in a single day★
Monte Albán registered as a World Heritage Site and one of the most famous tourist attractions in Mexico!

Enjoy a walk to the extraordinary archaeological zone of Monte Albán, which holds testimonies of its empire of more than 1,500 years.
Our trip continues in the majestic Convent of Cuilápam de Guerrero here we can find a majestic set of Dominican convents from the 16th century. Then we will go to Arrazola, where the imagination and creativity of the artisans are combined in beautiful pieces made of wood better known as alebrijes. Later in San Bartolo Coyotepec we will have a demonstration of black clay ceramics.

We recommend having breakfast beforehand, bringing a hat, sunglasses, comfortable non-slip shoes or tennis shoes, a bottle of water, a light sweater, sunscreen and a camera.

Embark on an exploration of Mexico's ancient past with our renowned walking tour at Monte Albán, one of the country's oldest cities. This enriching experience features transportation, a certified tour guide, and the entrance fee to Monte Albán—all for just $30 USD per person. Ensure a comfortable journey by wearing suitable shoes, and don't forget to bring your inquisitive spirit along.

Discover Oaxaca in a complete tour. Visit the ruins of Monte Alban and learn about the Zapotec civilization. Learn about the process of making mezcal and taste this iconic drink. Discover the colonial architecture in the former convent of Cuilapam de Guerrero. Taste the authentic flavors of local food at a Oaxacan food buffet. Explore the beauty and craftsmanship of black clay pottery in San Bartolo Coyotepec, and admire the creativity of local artisans at an alebrije carving workshop in San Antonio Arrazola. A complete and unforgettable tour!

We have quality service, our guides are certified but above all we have a lot of charisma and spark in what we like to do, to pamper the traveler in order to know the wonders of our state.

Explore the cultural treasures surrounding Oaxaca on a full-day trip with an experienced guide. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte Alban and discover the excavated ruins of this ancient Zapotec city. Meet local artisans making black pottery in the town of San Bartolo Coyotepec and admire the famous wood-carved figures of San Antonio Arrazola. From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, you’ll learn all about the region’s rich history! Round-trip hotel transport is included.

We are a group of certified guides curating Private Tours to show you Oaxaca the best way! Customazing your Tour according to your preferences, traveling in confortable cars, knowledge staff, friendly service and at the same time supporting the local economy by visiting indigenous business, small workshops run by local families to offer you more that a Tour, a great Experience.

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Enjoy Oaxaca for 6 days and 5 nights, live an unforgettable experience. Our tour begins with the archaeological zone of Monte Albán, Arrazola, a town of artisans famous for its copal wood figures, Cuilapam de Guerrero, a former Dominican monastery from the 16th century, San Bartolo Coyotepec known for its famous black clay. We also visit the famous largest tree El Tule, the archaeological zone of Mitla, the Zapotec town of Teotitlán del Valle, we will make a stop at a Mezcalería, to learn about this mystical drink, learn about its manufacturing process and taste some of the different flavors of mezcal, as well as the famous waterfalls of Hierve el Agua. We will go to the Sierra Juárez to Ixtlán de Juárez we visit the Cristal viewpoint, from where you can see the mountains. Meet Guelatao de Juárez, Capulálpam de Méndez first magical town, we will walk the streets admiring the adobe and quarry architecture where the Temple of San Mateo stands out.

Oaxaca is full of History, nature, culture, and Gastronomy! And we put it all together in this Tour. Enjoy this private tour to explore the best highlights of Oaxaca, the amazing Monte Albán, and the Unique petrified waterfall of Hierve el Agua. We work in the community along with indigenous Families to visit their houses and workshops. You will also have the opportunity to lunch with a native family to try the Authentic Oaxacan food! We always look for hidden gems to offer you more than a tour, a Great Experience.

Enjoy 2 days in Oaxaca. We will travel from Bahías de Huatulco to the city of Oaxaca at 6:00 am in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide, approximately 6 hours to reach the first tourist attraction to visit. Enjoy the Mezcal tasting in a palenque where you will observe the Mezcal elaboration process. Discover the history of the archaeological zone of Mitla. Appreciate a spectacular view from the petrified waterfalls Hierve el Agua. Let's explore the thousand-year-old secret of the Zapotecs with the observation of the elaboration of artisanal textiles.
We will appreciate the gigantic Tree of Tule and we will know the architecture and history of the ex-convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
We will walk and we will know the history of the Archaeological zone of Monte Alban and we will appreciate the process of elaboration of the Alebrijes.
We will observe the process of elaboration of the black clay and we will visit a town in the San Jose mountains of the Pacific.

We will pick them up at the hotel where they are staying in Oaxaca, to start our tour.
First stop in Monte Albán is the great urban center built by the Zapotec culture. It is the most important archaeological zone in the State of Oaxaca. It is part of the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Second stop to San Antonio Arrazola is a town of artisans, famous for its fantastically carved and painted Copal wooden figures, which are displayed and sold as "Alebrijes".
Third stop Cuilapam de Guerrero, former Dominican monastery from the 16th century. Where the Open Chapel stands out. Here General Vicente Guerrero was shot.
Finally, we will visit San Bartolo Coyotepec, known worldwide for the famous black clay.

On your next trip, we will show you Oaxaca in the best way, personalizing your experience in a luxury car, comfortable. We are local people with knowledge, friendly service and at the same time supporting the local indigenous business economy, visiting families and workshops to truly experience Oaxaca!
We will give you options to enjoy authentic Oaxacan food.

option 1: Mitla, Árbol del tule, village of weavers, tasting and tasting of mezcal included, women experts in red ceramics and gastronomic tour in the Tlacolula market
Option 2: Monte Albán, Alebrijes a magical process, they will taste Oaxacan gastronomy in the Ocotlán Market, they will learn about Black ceramics, women tell us how they form the hip loom, they will learn about the ancestral Mezcal process and they will taste more than 20 types of mezcal free.
Enjoy Oaxaca, tailor a tour, receive recommendations from an expert Oaxacan guide who is passionate about his work, interact with the locals and let them show you their beautiful culture. You choose how long to spend in each place, enjoy your vacation in a private vehicle with air conditioning, passenger insurance, federal tourism plates with a certified guide and refreshing water. I will take you to the best places and master craftsmen just to give you the best understanding and appreciation of Oaxaca's cultural heritage.

Tour in shared service.
We will pick you up at your hotel at the mentioned time to take you to the archaeological site of Monte Alban.
Monte Alban is the great urban center built by the Zapotec culture.
Its main buildings: La Gran Plaza, Juego de Pelota, System II, Los Danzantes, Building "J", Central Buildings G.H.I., El Palacio, South Platform, System 7 Deer and Tomb number 7 La Gran Plaza. It is 200 meters long and 200 meters wide, so the rocky projections had to be cut and some holes had to be filled.
At the end of the tour we will return to Oaxaca City.

The perfect MTB tour at morning that gives you the flexibility to have some adrenaline without compromising your entire day biking and being able to do more activities on your trip.

A bike ride full of adrenaline with fast sections, cool descends and a lot of fun where you will appreciate a not very known views of the city of Oaxaca and central valleys and where at the same time the beauty of its mountains, natural landscapes and fauna makes you fall in love of Oaxaca, one of the most culturally rich cities in Mexico.
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This activity requires Intermediate-Advanced mountain biking experience.

The timing of our morning visit means you will beat the crowds and the heat, enjoying the spectacular location at the perfect time to appreciate the details and get some great photos. Up here, you will understand why the Zapotecs call themselves the people of the clouds.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Monte Alban
- World famous Pottery
- City Center Rooftop Lunch
- Santo Domingo Museum