Mount Alban Day Trip

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

Day Trip Details

You will be picked up from your hotel at the scheduled time and transported to Mount Alban, located 10 km from Oaxaca City. This site is a significant location in Zapotec culture. Upon arrival, an expert guide will lead you through the ancient site. You will learn about the numerous legends as you visit pyramids, temples, altars, and residential structures around the Gran Plaza. The ceremonial centre of Mount Alban was a vital religious site in Mesoamerica and functioned as the Zapotec capital. This tour will provide insights into the culture and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The excursion concludes with a return to hotels in Oaxaca after a 3-hour tour.

Pickup Service

This activity includes pickup at hotels in the center of Oaxaca. During Easter, July, Day of the Dead holidays, and Christmas, different pickup points will be established based on your location to manage traffic congestion. The local provider will communicate the 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