Mount Alban Day Trip

The Monte Albán archaeological sites are essential for visitors to Oaxaca, where you'll explore significant Zapotec cultural sites.

Day Trip Details

Your tour begins with a hotel pickup, followed by a journey to Mount Alban, located 10 km from Oaxaca city. This site is paramount in Zapotec culture.

Upon arrival, an expert guide will lead you through the ancient site, sharing legends and history. You'll visit pyramids, temples, altars, and various residential structures around the Gran Plaza.

Mount Alban served as a ceremonial center and the Zapotec capital, making it one of the key religious sites in Mesoamerica. You'll gain insights into the culture and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The tour lasts 3 hours and concludes with a return to your hotel in Oaxaca.

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 will be designated due to increased traffic. The local provider will notify you of specific pickup locations:

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