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Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca

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Oaxaca City, Mexico
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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

We will 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 area of Monte Alban where we take a 2-hour hike with a certified guide. The second place to know is the house - workshop of a wood carving artisan or Alebrijes in San Martin Tilcajete. Third place is to eat at a local traditional food buffet restaurant. The fourth place is the house - workshop of a hip or waist loom craftsman in Santo Tomas Jalieza. The fifth and final place to visit is the house - workshop of a master black mud craftsman in San Bartolo Coyotepec.

What's Included

  • Departure from hotel and return to the city center.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Certified guide
  • Gratuities
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C. Macedonio Alcalá 201
RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

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Mariano Matamoros 100
RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Centro, Oax., Mexico

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Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

We will visit the archaeological zone of Monte Albán, making a tour in an average time of 1.5 to 2 hours with our certified guide, we will know the history of this place and we will enjoy the magic and mysticism of these buildings on the top of the mountain.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan

We will stop for lunch in a restaurant with a buffet service with traditional Oaxacan foods.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

San Bartolo Coyotepec

We visit with our guide, the house-workshop of a master craftsman of pieces and figures of black clay to give us a demonstration and talk about the process and history of these beautiful handmade figures.
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35 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Santo Tomás Jalieza

We visit with our guide, the house - workshop of an artisan who works a loom known as a hip or waist loom of cotton thread textiles.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

San Martin Tilcajete

We visit with our guide, the house-workshop of an artisan carving wooden figures today known as alebrijes, there we can see from the process of making these handmade figures to the various forms of application that have been achieved during the innovation process
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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 can be expanded
  • The order of the itinerary can be modified by situations outside the company and for the benefit of the user.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Monte Alban – Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food – Oaxaca?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Departure from hotel and return to the city center.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Certified guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for people with walking problems.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Pick-up from hotels is between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m., this varies by the route to be followed by the driver.
  • 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 can be expanded
  • 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.
  • Due to festivals or activities within the city in high seasons the completion point may vary.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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