Tlacolula, San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya & Yagul Day Trip

Discover Oaxaca's pre-Hispanic and colonial past on our Tlacolula, San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya & Yagul Day Trip. You'll discover local customs and see a fascinating archaeological site.

Tlacolula, San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya & Yagul Day Trip

At 10 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Oaxaca and set off for the first stop of the day, the San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya former convent.

Upon arrival, we'll stroll around this ecclesiastical complex, founded by the Dominicans in 1558. We'll admire the 17th-century polychrome altarpiece and the only bellows organ in the region. The notable friar and military figure Juan de Córdova lived in these rooms.

Next, we'll see the Municipal Presidency of San Jeronimo Tlacochahuaya Palace, featuring its portico and decorative arches.

We will proceed to the Yagul archaeological site, where we will view mural paintings in tombs, the remains of a ceremonial center, the largest ball game in Oaxaca, and a hilltop fortress dating back to 500 BC.

Our final stop will be the Tlacolula de Matamoros market. Here we will meet local merchants, learn about market traditions and products, observe bartering, and hear the Zapotec language. You can also try local sorbet or charcoal-grilled meats.

We will return to your hotel in Oaxaca, arriving at approximately 2:30 pm.