Excursion to Monte Albán & Villages

Explore the ruins of Monte Albán on this day trip and delve into Mexican tradition, history and culture by visiting the villages of Arrazola and San Bartolo Coyotepec.

Excursion to Monte Albán & Villages

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Oaxaca and set off to the archaeological site of Monte Alban, a significant discovery of the Zapotec civilization. We'll visit its residential structures, pyramids, temples and altars. The guide will provide explanations about the rites practiced there. Nearby, we'll visit a pre-Hispanic jewellery shop to see replicas of aboriginal jewellery.

Our next stop will be the village of Arrazola to see traditional Alebrijes, colorful wooden figures that are integral to Mexican culture. The route will continue to San Bartolo Coyotepec to visit a black clay workshop, where these pieces are iconic to the town. You will have an hour of free time for lunch.

Finally, after 8 hours of adventure, we'll return to your hotel in Oaxaca.

Hotel Pickup

Pickup will be from hotels in the historic centre of Oaxaca and in the Colonia Trinidad Huertas.