Oaxaca de Juárez Trip Overview
Enjoy a tour of the extraordinary archaeological zone of Monte Alban, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987. Monte Alban, constructed on a plateau at 1,940 meters above sea level, is one of the most representative archaeological sites in Mexico. With pyramids, a court for the pre-Hispanic ball game, among many other mystical constructions, take this chance to explore cultural traces from different civilisations, such as the Olmecs, Mixtecs, and Zapotecs.
Please continue to the town of Coyotepec, famous for its ceramics production, followed by a visit to the convent of Cuilapam. This Dominican convent dated back to the 16th century and was the site of the execution of one of Mexico’s heroes from the Independence War, Vicente Guerrero. Finally, visit the village of Arrazola and head to a workshop to see how the famous Alebrijes (wood-carved fantasy animals) are made.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Enjoy a tour of the extraordinary archaeological zone of Monte Alban, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987. Monte Alban, constructed on a plateau at 1,940 meters above sea level, is one of the most representative archaeological sites in Mexico. With pyramids, a court for the pre-Hispanic ball game, among many other mystical constructions, take this chance to explore cultural traces from different civilisations, such as the Olmecs, Mixtecs, and Zapotecs.
Please continue to the town of Coyotepec, famous for its ceramics production, followed by a visit to the convent of Cuilapam. This Dominican convent dated back to the 16th century and was the site of the execution of one of Mexico’s heroes from the Independence War, Vicente Guerrero. Finally, visit the village of Arrazola and head to a workshop to see how the famous Alebrijes (wood-carved fantasy animals) are made.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, Oaxaca Mexico
Enjoy the extraordinary archaeological zone, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Convento de Cuilapam, Cuilapam de Guerrero, Oaxaca Mexico
This Dominican convent dates back to the 16th century and was the site of the execution of one of Mexico’s heroes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Antonio Arrazola, Oaxaca Mexico
Head to a workshop to see how the famous Alebrijes (wood-carved fantasy animals) are made.
Duration: 1 hour
