Mount Alban Day Trip

The Monte Albán archaeological sites are essential for visitors to Oaxaca. This tour offers exploration of significant archaeological sites in Zapotec culture.

Day Trip Details

Pickup from your hotel occurs at the scheduled time, followed by travel to Mount Alban, located 10 km from Oaxaca City. With an expert guide, guests will explore the ancient site, hearing legends and visiting pyramids, temples, altars, and residential structures around the great square. Mount Alban was a key religious site in Mesoamerica and served as the Zapotec capital. This tour provides insights into the culture and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The excursion lasts 3 hours, concluding with drop-off at Oaxaca hotels.

Pickup Service

During peak holiday seasons like Easter, 1st of July, Day of the Dead, and Christmas, various collection points will be used based on location due to traffic. The local supplier will provide an exact pickup 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

Note that the ticket for the Mount Alban archaeological site is not included. The ticket price is approximately 95MXN per person.