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Tour to Monte Alban, Arrazola and San Bartolo

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| Oaxaca City, Mexico
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Overview

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.

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and Drinks
  • Tips to guides or drivers
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Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

Monte Albán is the large urban center built by Zapotec culture. It is the most important archaeological area of the State of Oaxaca. Part of the LIST of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this will be our first stop. In Monte Albán the Teotihuacana influence is appreciated in its architecture, ceramics and mural painting among other aspects. At the end of the Early Classic the link with Teotihuacán is broken and the Zapotec territorial political organization reaches the highest level of development but also of social inequality (González Licón 2011). For the Postclassic the power of Mount Albán as a hegemonic city was totally lost, and the cities of the central valleys are influenced by the advent of the Mixtec groups. Monte Albán is no exception, with this influence appreciated in the famous tomb 7 discovered by Alfonso Caso in 1932.
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Arrazola

San Antonio Arrazola is located 10 km from the road to Zaachila. Commonly known as "Arrazola", famous for the manufacture of alebrijes: Mexican craftsmanship created by Manuel Jiménez. It is made with different types of paper or wood carved and painted with cheerful and vibrant colors, represented by jaguars, tigers, mermaids, cats and nahuales. Although today they can be made with various techniques, this community stands out for using wood carving, a knowledge transmitted from generation to generation. Visit the Museum - Workshop of Angelica Jiménez, grandson of Don Manuel, to appreciate or acquire one of these pieces of art.
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San Bartolo Coyotepec

Previously it was known as Zaapeche which means "Place of jaguars" belonging to the Zapotec ethnic group of the central valleys. This is a town full of deeply rooted customs and traditions, where the mysticism, the essence and the warmth that shelters a town are enclosed, where its inhabitants transmit, teach and inherit it generation after generation. This community is characterized by being the only one in the world due to its high percentage of the population that is dedicated to the elaboration of black clay pottery, a pre-Hispanic occupation dating from remote times, it is a virtue of this its knowledge and practice to elaborate utilitarian slab and decoration, there are artisans who make pieces for aesthetic purposes. There is only the church, dating from the sixteenth century, there are also vestiges of buildings that were ceremonial centers or intended for the lords.
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tour to Monte Alban, Arrazola and San Bartolo?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tour to Monte Alban, Arrazola and San Bartolo?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Traveler's insurance.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and Drinks.
  • Tips to guides or drivers.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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