Archaeological sites Tour and Red Pottery in Tlacolula

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Get further off the beaten track and go deeper into Zapotec history at exceptional, yet lesser-visited, archaeological sites in the Tlacolula area: Yagul, Lambityeco, and Dainzu. We’ll also visit the women makers of traditional red pottery at San Marcos Tlapazola. Final itinerary subject to the chance of changing weather or other conditions, with appropriate substitutions.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up/return to hotel
Certified guide
Modest entry
Lunch/snacks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Yagul is an important site because in its surroundings rock shelters have been found with vestiges of cave paintings from nomadic groups, probably gatherers and hunters who were the first settlers in the Oaxaca Valley. Its importance is also characterized because it is one of the sites where the original flora and fauna can still be observed.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    You will visit Dainzú archeological site, this place was very important because the pre-Hispanic settlement occupied it as a ceremonial civic center and possibly Danush Hill itself served as a sacred space.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    is a small rural community that is dedicated to the production of clay. The clay of this town is particular due to its terracotta style with different intensities of red color. In this place you will visit a red clay craft workshop, you will see the process of making different crafts with red clay.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Cancellation policy - non refundable
  • Recommendations: wear comfortable clothes, shoes, hat, sunglasses; bring additional water, sunscreen , cash
  • Travel time is already included in the total duration.
Supplied by Amazing Huatulco, Oaxaca

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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