Short Tour of Monte Albán

Monte Albán is an archaeological site located 10 km from the city of Oaxaca. It was named by the Zapotecs as "Dani Baá" or Montaña Sagrada and, later, "Yucucui" or Cerro Verde, by the Mixtec indigenous people who inhabited it around the 12th century. It is part of the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites.

In this archaeological tour you will get to know the most important Archaeological Zone in the state of Oaxaca, "Monte Albán", the majestic urban center of regional importance unique for the religious, political and economic control exercised by the Zapotec town. On this tour you will have the opportunity to learn more about the culture and history of this extraordinary place and its valuable remains that the Zapotecs left us. This majestic Archaeological Zone has a Site Museum, where you can admire the original pieces of this place that have been rescued. Discover Monte Albán!