Oaxaca: Monte Alban, Cuilapam, and Artisan Villages Tour
ID: GYG723429-1176896
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover the Zapotec city of Monte Alban on a day trip from Oaxaca. Visit the former convent of Cuilapam de Guerrero, the black pottery of San Bartolo Coyotepec, and the alebrijes of San Martín.
Explore the Zapotec empire of Monte Alban and learn about the evolution of crafts in Oaxaca. Visit the former convent of Cuilapam de Guerrero, a black pottery workshop in San Bartolo Coyotepec, and an alebrijes workshop in San Martín Tilcajete.
Start your tour with pickup from your hotel in Oaxaca and head to the Monte Alban Archaeological Zone. Explore the ruins of the ancient Zapotec city and learn about the history of the area from your guide.
Continue to the former convent of Cuilapam de Guerrero and admire the architecture of the building. Then, visit a black pottery workshop in San Bartolo Coyotepec and see how the traditional pottery is made.
Next, head to San Martín Tilcajete and visit an alebrijes workshop. Learn about the history of these colorful wooden sculptures and see how they are made. Finally, return to Oaxaca and get dropped off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the former convent of Cuilapam de Guerrero and learn about its history
- See the famous black pottery of San Bartolo Coyotepec and watch a demonstration
- Learn about the history of alebrijes and see how they are made in San Martín
- Enjoy round-trip transportation from Oaxaca and a tour coordinator
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. The service is shared
2. The type of transportation will depend on the number of users.
3. We are not responsible for the service provided by:
restaurants, archaeological zones and tourist sites.
5. Non-cancelable ticket
6. Children from 0 to 6 years old pay half the adult price, from 7 years old and up the cost is general, in case of bringing a baby, it is suggested to bring a baby carrier.
7. We are not responsible for forgotten objects
8. Minors are not allowed to travel unaccompanied by a responsible adult.
9. Persons carrying any type of weapon are not allowed to travel, even with a paid ticket there is no refund.
10. Persons under the influence of alcohol or other substances are not allowed to travel.
11. The waiting tolerance time for the departure time is 5 minutes.
12. The user has the obligation to respect the time allotted by the coordinator at the tourist sites.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
