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Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Spanish

Overview

Monte Albán is one of the attractions in Oaxaca with more historical and cultural richness, on this tour you can walk through these impressive ruins.

After an uplifting walk through the ruins we will visit an alebrijes workshop hidden in the legendary village of San Martín Tilcajete, known for its sculptures of fantastic animals made of wood with hand-painted textures. If you visit Oaxaca, you have to live this experience!

This tour does not include a guide in Monte Albán, you can visit this archaeological area at your own pace without the need to have a guide.

The second spot is a workshop where you will find the process of the alebrijes, crafts with great cultural value, you can see the evolution of them and see a great variety of these sculptural pieces.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Translator/coordinator
  • Entrance to Monte Alban
  • Lunch
  • Guide within archaeological zone (not required)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Reforma Sur n
RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

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Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca

The meeting point is the entrance to the ethnobotanical garden. From this point we would arrive in approximately 25 minutes to Monte Albán.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

Our coordinator will take you to the box office where you can get your tickets, she will tell you where to start your adventure in Monte Albán.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

San Martin Tilcajete

They will learn about the process of carving fantastic creatures in wood, they will be able to observe the evolution of these crafts and see a wide variety of these colorful figures.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

San Bartolo Coyotepec

We will visit the workshop of craftsmen working with clay from several generations ago.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca

We would arrive in 1 hour from the alebrijes museum to the center of Oaxaca.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-435540P6

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Private transportation
  • Translator/coordinator
  • Entrance to Monte Alban
  • Coordinator who will help you and resolve your doubts
  • Lunch
  • Guide within archaeological zone (not required)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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