Mount Alban Day Trip

The Monte Albán archaeological sites are essential for visitors to Oaxaca, showcasing significant aspects of Zapotec culture.

Day Trip Details

Your tour begins with hotel pickup at the designated time, followed by a journey to Mount Alban, located 10 km from Oaxaca city. This archaeological site is pivotal in Zapotec culture.

Upon arrival, you'll explore the vast area with an expert guide. The tour covers the rich history and numerous legends as you visit pyramids, temples and altars, along with various residential structures in the Gran Plaza. The ceremonial center of Mount Alban was a key religious site in Mesoamerica and the Zapotec capital. This tour provides insights into the culture and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

Pickup Service

This activity includes pickup at hotels in the center of Oaxaca.

During Easter, July, the Day of the Dead holidays, and Christmas, different pickup points may be used due to traffic congestion. The local provider will contact you with 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