Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Clay Heritage Tour
Overview
Monte Albán is one of the great archaeological sites of the ancient world — but most visitors walk through it without understanding what they're looking at. What makes this tour special is the guide. Our SECTUR-certified bilingual expert doesn't just point at pyramids : they tell you who built them, why they positioned the observatory the way they did, and what the carvings on the walls actually mean. Then, instead of heading back to the hotel, we take you deeper — into a 16th-century roofless convent that history forgot, into a workshop where a family has been carving fantastical wooden creatures for generations, and into a village where the black clay pottery tradition is so refined it has been declared a UNESCO Intangible Heritage. This is Oaxaca's ancient and living culture, side by side, in a single day.
What's Included
- Entrance fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tourist Guide
- Meals does not include food or drinks in the restaurant
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We spend about 30 minutes before departure. The time depends on the remoteness of your hotel, in order to have a more accurate time it is necessary to contact us directly.
C. de Manuel García Vigil 306
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.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
San Antonio Arrazola
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Convento de Cuilapam
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
San Bartolo
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-325312P4
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