Monte Alban & artisan house workshop in Arrazola and Coyotepec

4.4
(12 reviews)

3 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Your day will start in the Monte Albán archaeological site, you will continue to Cuilapan, an open chapel of the 16th century with Dominican construction, later we will visit Arrazola town, where you will find the famous alebrijes with unique colors and drawings, finally, we go to San Bartolo Coyotepec, an important town where they are dedicated to the elaboration of the famous crafts in black clay, the artisans will show you the technique they use to create them.

Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Professional driver
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up time will be stablish depending on your hotel location (between 8:30 and 10:00 am) The operator will meet you in the lobby of your Hotel/Airbnb; he will ask at the Front desk for your name. We can pick up in any hotel or Airbnb located in Oaxaca Downtown.

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Meeting point

Pick up time will be stablish depending on your hotel location (between 8:30 and 10:00 am) The operator will meet you in the lobby of your Hotel/Airbnb; he will ask at the Front desk for your name. We can pick up in any hotel or Airbnb located in Oaxaca Downtown.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Capital of the Zapotecs since 500 BC. It was the most important indigenous capital of the region of the Valleys of Oaxaca. In tomb no.7 the most important treasure of Mesoamerica was found.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    You will be able to admire the unfinished but wonderful religious architectural complex that the Dominicans built in the 16th century. General Vicente Guerrero was shot to death ere.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    in this town the famous "Alebrijes" are made, figures carved in wood from the copal tree, hand-painted with unique figures and colors.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Population of famous artisans who are dedicated to the elaboration of beautiful objects in black clay, demonstration of the elaboration of a piece, and exhibition of the same.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Encuentro T

Tags

Day Trips
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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