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Mount Alban Day Trip

The Monte Albán archaeological sites are essential for visitors to Oaxaca, allowing exploration of significant sites in Zapotec culture. Day Trip Details. Pick-up from your hotel will occur at the indicated time for the trip to Mount Alban,...

  • 3 hours
  • 8/10 | 126 reviews
  • Open on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

The Monte Albán archaeological sites are essential for visitors to Oaxaca, allowing exploration of significant sites in Zapotec culture.

Day Trip Details

Pick-up from your hotel will occur at the indicated time for the trip to Mount Alban, located 10 km from Oaxaca. Upon arrival, an expert guide will lead you through the site, revealing legends of its history as you visit pyramids, temples, altars, and residential structures surrounding the main square. This site was a major religious center in Mesoamerica and the capital of the Zapotecs. The tour provides insights into the culture and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, concluding with a return to Oaxaca hotels after a 3-hour tour.

Pickup Service

During Easter, July 1st, Day of the Dead holidays, and Christmas, varying collection points will be provided based on your location due to traffic. The local supplier will inform you of the exact pick-up point:

San Felipe del Agua area: Hotel Ángel InnSanta Lucía area: Puerta del CCO (Oaxaca Convention Center)North zone: corner of Juárez el Llano parkSouth zone: in front of the Hotel HaciendaEast zone: parish of Nuestra Señora de La MercedWest area: Chapel of San José

Archeological Site Tickets

The ticket to the Mount Alban archaeological site is not included, priced at approximately 95MXN per person.

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop off
  • English–speaking guide

Not included

  • Food
  • Admission ticket to the Mount Alban archaeological site: 95MXN per person

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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