Why choose this Oaxaca City tour ?
If you want to get to know Oaxaca through its communities, this tour is the best option for you.
Oaxaca stands out in the field of crafts and archaeological sites.
The Tour offers you the opportunity to meet 100% Oaxacan artisans, you will have time to buy their products in the family workshops that we will visit. There will be Alebrijes, Mezcal, Wool Rugs and Beeswax Candles… and much more!
The Monte Albán archaeological zone is a site that will allow you to know the roots of the Oaxacans, it is where everything pre-Hispanic begins! Everything comes from this place. This archaeological zone is to know the heart of one of the many civilizations of Oaxaca. Knowing it allows you to know how the development of a Mesoamerican culture was.
When you book, you will only have to relax and enjoy this incredible Tour.
Do not miss the opportunity to write in your book of life, this unforgettable experience.
Make the most of your Oaxaca City adventure
What makes Monte Alban, Alebrijes, Mezcal, Wool Rugs, Bee Candles, Tule a unique experience ?
The first site to visit is the archaeological site of Monte Albán. We will take a guided tour where you will learn about the history of the ancient Zapotec city.
We will pick you up at your accommodation and then begin the transfer to the first point of the Tour.
We will visit the town of Teotitlán del Valle, a Zapotec town where you will learn about one of the crafts of this culture. You will learn about sheep wool rugs, how they dye and seal the colors with natural instruments.
In this same town you will learn about beeswax candles. The men follow a tradition of bringing candles that measure more than a meter and are decorated with beeswax flowers to the entire bride’s family. The workshop offers explanations and products for sale.
Our next visit is to the town of San Antonio Arrzaola, the birthplace of wood carving. Here you can learn about Oaxacan alebrijes. It is a place for shopping and learning.
You will visit a 100% artisanal Mezcal palenque, you will take a tour of the palenque and a Mezcal tasting will be offered, and at the end you will be able to buy products made by this palenque.
The town of Santa María allows visitors to visit the widest tree in the world.
The famous tule tree. The ahuhuete is more than two thousand years old and measures more than 42 meters in height, with a diameter of fourteen meters.
We will end the service with the return to the city of Oaxaca where you are allowed to stay in the Zócalo of the City.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Monte Alban, Alebrijes, Mezcal, Wool Rugs, Bee Candles, Tule
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Monte Alban, Alebrijes, Mezcal, Wool Rugs, Bee Candles, Tule Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Certified guide
- Mezcal tasting at the Palenque
- Vehicle with AC
- Complimentary bottle of water per person.
- Passenger Insurance
Not Included
- Meal
- Access to the archaeological zone of Monte Albán $95 MXN per person
- Access to the Tule tree: $20 MXN per person.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Trip Tours Oaxaca.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Mexico_City.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.
