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Oaxaca, Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour


PARAISO HUATULCO


Explore “Monte Alban,” the center of Oaxaca's archeological zone. Learn about the Zapotec culture, which once dominated the area thousands of years ago.


Oaxaca De Juarez



Discover the Archeological Zone of the state of Oaxaca. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your hotel in the Oaxaca city center. Drive to Monte Albán in an air-conditioned van. Explore the ruins of the former capital of the Zapotec people, who were the dominant civilization in the area thousands of years ago. Discover the second-largest ceremonial site in Mesoamerica. Learn about the Zapotec people from your knowledgable guide. Marvel at the ancient ball court, excavated tombs, astronomical “observatory.

Enjoy phenomenal views from Monte Alban. Looking out from the flat hill where the archeological site is located, you can enjoy views of the Oaxaca Valley. Visit the onsite museum and admire artifacts from the Zapotec civilization. Afterward, you will be transported back to your accommodations in Oaxaca.



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Duration 3.5 hours

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Live tour guide

Spanish, English

Pickup included

Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby wearing a blue shirt with the local partner's logo on it. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. During the high season like Easter, Day of The Dead, Christmas etc, you’ll be picked up at a specific place. The pickup time is flexible to give you the best schedule to visit the site.

Small group

Limited to 10 participants

from € 31.39 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • Pickup location:
  • Oaxaca
  • Van
  • (1 hour)
  • Monte Albán Archaeological Site
  • Guided tour (75 minutes)
  • Extra fee
  • Monte Albán Archaeological Site
  • Walk (1 hour)
  • Van
  • (45 hours)
  • Arrive back at:
  • Oaxaca
  • Main stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Explore the ruins of the Zapotec capital city
  • Visit the 2nd largest ceremonial site in Mesoamerica
  • Enjoy scenic views of the Oaxaca Valley
  • Includes
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Liability insurance
  • Monte Albán Archaeological Site entry ticket ($6)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips
  • Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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