Imperio Monte Albán, Ex Convento de Cuilapan y Artesanías locales
Overview
Explore the cultural treasures surrounding Oaxaca on a full-day trip with an experienced guide. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte Alban and discover the excavated ruins of this ancient Zapotec city. Meet local artisans making black pottery in the town of San Bartolo Coyotepec and admire the famous wood-carved figures of San Antonio Arrazola. From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, you’ll learn all about the region’s rich history! Round-trip hotel transport is included.
What's Included
- Travel insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Brunch
- Meals restaurante buffet
- Gratuities
- Tickets to Cuilapam
- Tickets to Monte alban
Meeting Location
5 de Mayo 300
RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
San Antonio Arrazola
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Convento de Cuilapam
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
San Bartolo Coyotepec
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Convento de Cuilapam
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Problemas de altura o mareos recurrentes
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6181MOARCO
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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.
- Travel insurance.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide.
- Brunch.
- Meals. restaurante buffet.
- Gratuities.
- Tickets to Cuilapam.
- Tickets to Monte alban.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Imperio Monte Albán, Ex Convento de Cuilapan y Artesanías locales is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- problemas de altura o mareos recurrentes
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Imperio Monte Albán, Ex Convento de Cuilapan y Artesanías locales will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Travel insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Brunch
- Mealsrestaurante buffet
- Gratuities
- Tickets to Cuilapam
- Tickets to Monte alban
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- problemas de altura o mareos recurrentes
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
