Oaxaca Trip Overview
Enjoy a full-day trip from Oaxaca and see the main archaeological sites in Oaxaca. You’ll first visit Monte Alban, which is the major urban center built by the Zapotec culture. Then, you’ll see Atzompa and Yagul. Finally, visit Mitla which highlights Zapotec architecture. Your tour includes round-trip transport and a guide.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Oaxaca, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Archaeology Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Enjoy a full-day trip from Oaxaca and see the main archaeological sites in Oaxaca. You’ll first visit Monte Alban, which is the major urban center built by the Zapotec culture. Then, you’ll see Atzompa and Yagul. Finally, visit Mitla which highlights Zapotec architecture. Your tour includes round-trip transport and a guide.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Yagul, Highway 190, Tlacolula Mexico
The archaeological site of Yagul is your next stop and it is located on a steep hill in the Valley of Tlacolula. It emerged as a guiding center in this area after the decline of Monte Alban. One of the most interesting aspects of Yagul is the presence of mural painting in floors and walls of their structures.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, Oaxaca Mexico
After hotel pickup, you will begin with a visit to Monte Alban, which is the major urban center built by the Zapotec culture and the most important state of Oaxaca archaeological zone.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Atzompa, Cerro de La Campana, Oaxaca 68010 Mexico
Learn all about this site from your guide and then visit the “New Monte Alban” or archeological site of Atzompa. This was one of the monuments of Monte Alban and a peculiarity it has is the existence of three tennis for the “Ball Game” (Juego de Pelota) very close together. The occupation of the site goes from 650 to 900 B.C.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Camino Nacional, Los Presidentes, Zona Arqueologica de Mitla, San Pablo Villa de Mitla 70430 Mexico
You’ll stop to eat a buffet “Oaxaqueña” (not included in the price) and then see the archaeological site of Mitla as the last stop. This city achieved the evolution of Zapotec architecture and highlights the extraordinary decoration in friezes of its walls. After your full-day tour, you’ll be dropped-off back at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
