
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
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- 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.
Prices
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