Monte Albán is the great urban center built by the Zapoteca culture.
Arrazola is a town of artisans, famous for its wooden figurines of Copal, carved and painted in a fantastic way, which are exhibited and sold as "Alebrijes".
We will visit Cuilápam de Guerrero, former Dominican monastery of the 16th century. Where the Open Chapel stands out.
Departure place
Hotel Oaxaca City
Days of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Itinerary
Day 1
Monte Albán + Coyotepec + Arrazola
Pick up hotel
Monte Albán is the great urban center built by the Zapoteca culture. It is the most important archaeological zone of the State of Oaxaca. It is part of the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, this will be our first stop.
Arrazola is a town of artisans, famous for its wooden figures of Copal, carved and painted in a fantastic way, which are displayed and sold as "Alebrijes".
We will visit Cuilápam de Guerrero, former Dominican monastery of the 16th century. Where the Open Chapel stands out. Here General Vicente Guerrero was shot.
Finally, we will visit San Bartolo Coyotepec, known worldwide for the famous black mud.
There is a stop for food, in a restaurant buffet of Oaxacan food with an additional cost per person.
Back to hotel
Includes
Bilingual guide.
Admission in Monte Alban
Not included
Foods.
Tips (optional)
Activities
Archaeological visits (included)
Cultural visits (included)
Historical visits (included)
Notes
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Rates valid until December 2023
Bring comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes for walking, a hat and sunglasses.
Sufficient water to drink in the archaeological zone.