2 Days Oaxaca visiting Monte Albán, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Mezcal
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2 days
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Ideal for travelers who want to enjoy the most important touristic attractions from Oaxaca in two days.
Monte Alban and Mitla are the main archaeological sites in Oaxaca, both sites are the most visited by Oaxaca visitors.
With this combo, in two consecutive days you will enjoy following tours:
>> Monte Alban Route to visit the archaeological site, then, the artisan village of Arrazola (handcraft Alebrijes), continue to Exconvent of Culiapam and San Bartolo Coyotepec (black pottery)
>> Mitla Route, visit the Tule Tree, Teotitlan del Valle (wool carpets), Mitla Arqueological site, Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Factory.
There 2 options to operate this tour, either in a shared group (you will be added to a group of tourist around 15 people per group) or you can select the Private Option if you are traveling with family and / or friends. In private you will have the opportunity to extend your visit and take ideal picture without rush.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Archaeological Site of Monte Alban and Artisan Communities (Alebrijes and Black Pottery)
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
The main Archaeological Site of Oaxaca, Monte Alban, considered Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO, this zone is conformed by a great rectangular square surrounded by palaces, temples, shrines, ball games and tombs. Please be aware that during pandemic period we might require to wait our turn to entrance the Archaeological site. Waiting time might be as long as 1.5 hours without availability of restroom nor restaurant.
San Antonio Arrazola
The next stop will be Arrazola, place where the creativity of its artisans is reflected on small pieces of copal wood, creating a fantastic zoology called Alebrijes.
Ex Convento De Cuilapam De Guerrero
Continue your trip to Cuilapam de Guerrero, where you will admire a majestic Dominican convent set of the XVI Century where the main attractions are the Open Chapel, the unconcluded Basilical Church and the imposing Ex-Convent of Cuilapam. Please be aware that during this pandemic period, the Ex-convent might be closed to tourism entrance, in that case, we can admire this impressive building from outside and have time for pictures.
Dona Rosa Studio
The last stop of this excursion will be San Bartolo de Coyotepec, where you will fall in love with the pottery pieces of black mud elaborated by the local artisans, creating pieces of extraordinary beauty with unique techniques. At Doña Rosa Studio you will have a demonstration how the Black Pottery is made.
Archaeological Site of Mitla, Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Factory
Tule Tree
The community of Santa Maria el Tule, recognized by hosting "El Arbol del Tule" (Tule Tree) one of the most extraordinary natural beauties of Oaxaca, a giant Sabine of approximately 2000 years old. Please be aware that during pandemic period, Tule Tree might not be fully available to get closer; in that case, we can admire this amazing tree from the distance 50 to 100 meters away.
You will continue your trip towards Teotitlan del Valle, a beautiful artisan town developer of wool rugs, created on homemade looms, using for its coloration natural dyes.
Zona Arqueologica de Mitla
Later you will visit the Sacred City of Mitla, an important ceremony center where the ecclesiastic power of the Zapotec Culture settled, you could admire the harmony between its buildings and the proportion of its backyards highlighted by the extraordinary ornaments represented by frets captured on walls, which make this place unique in Mesoamerica. Please be aware that during pandemic period we might require to wait our turn to entrance the Archaeological site. Waiting time might be as long as 1.5 hours without availability of restroom nor restaurant.
Hierve el Agua
Hierve el Agua is a petrified waterfall, you will have opportunity to walk around and admire the amazing view of this ecotourist place.
You will visit a Mezcal Factory where you will test the different Mezcal types are made in Oaxaca. You will enjoy Gusanito (mezcal with Agave bugs) or Reposado (aged mezcal). After this, you will return to Oaxaca City.
Options
Shared Group Tour - Thrifty
Ideal for couples : You will be added to one of our Tourist Groups to visit Oaxaca highlights in 2 Days. Pickup included
Private Tour Family / Friends
Private Small Group Tour: This service is operated in a Private vehicle according your group size accompanied by a Driver and Guide. Duration: 2 days: Enjoy Oaxaca highlights like Monte Alban, Mitla, artisan houses and more. You will enjoy Oaxaca your way. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pickup at your Hotel's Lobby is scheduled between 9:40 AM and 10:00 AM
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
2 days of fun and sight seeing
Alejandro S,Oct 16, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00We were picked up from our Airbnb on time both days. We had a wonderful tour guide, Emeterio, who speaks English and Spanish. Emeterio explained the rich history of Monte Alban and always answered our questions. This 2 day tour was fun and we were able to buy Handmade crafts from the villages we stopped in. We recommend this tour and Emeterio as the tour guide.
Tour widely recommended!
yayux,Sep 18, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour in the most emblematic points of the area, Service and attention of 1st. The punctual and very professional guides in their performance
Oaxaca in February
donnakF7932GS,Feb 15, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the tour of a lifetime. Our guide, Victor shared the history which was amazing. Visiting all of the artisans and watching them work was so very interesting. We were a group of 13 with 2 children and loved every minute. I would highly recommend this tour.
it was ok
kenlee773,Feb 3, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00they switched the days at the last minute. hierve al agua became the first day, and i didn't have my swim clothes. :( the tour guide this day was great though. the second day was to monte alban, but the guide didn't speak english (english tour). he randomly found an english tour and told me to join. the people in the spanish group joined a spanish tour and there were at least 40 people in that group even though the description says it is semi-private with usually less than 14 people. i skipped the rest of the tour and just stayed at monte alban then took a cab back to oaxaca.
Oaxaca trip
Ivonne G,Nov 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an awesome experience, our guide was so knowledgeable, we couldn’t be happier. I highly recommended
Many people, little time
Bruna N,Oct 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00If you want a little more exclusivity, calm to know the places and do not want crowding of people, this is not the best option. In the description, they comment that they are groups of no more than 14 people. But that's inside the van. When they arrive in the locations, they gather several other groups and it is a guide only for the entire prison. At the maximum they divide who speaks Spanish from who speaks English (and there English leads to the advantage, as the groups are usually smaller). The places are beautiful and worth seeing! But there are so many people that we even lose the desire to take pictures and enjoy a little more. The lunches I tb found kind of "complicated"... are free buffets of Mexican food (if c doesn't like, don't expect to find alternative options) and the whole galera comes together to serve. If you want to repeat or leave to use later, forget; they don't get back and some things just end up.
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