Monte Alban Mitla and More Tour of Oaxaca

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  As a first place we will visit the archaeological area of Monte Alban, the ceremonial center of the Zapotec civilization located on top of a mountain overlooking all valleys, we will have a guided tour of this site where you will learn about the evolution of this culture and about the history of the archaeological area.

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 2

  We will stop to meet the oldest Mexican in existence, (the tule tree) with more than 2000 years of age this incredible Sabino proves us to be the tree with the widest trunk in the world, you can admire its enormous size as well as the whimsical figures that form around the trunk and know the history about this beautiful natural beauty.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3

  Along the way we will stop to taste Oaxacan food, this is one of the richest and most diverse in Mexico, with a strong indigenous influence and is characterized by the use of traditional ingredients such as corn, chili, bean and cocoa, you can find dishes such as moles, tlayudas, tamales, quesillo (oaxaca cheese) and even chapulines. Oaxacan cuisine is a fusion of history, culture and tradition, considered an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4

  The archaeological site of Mitla is one of the most important pre-Hispanic sites in Mexico. Its name comes from the Nahuatl Mictlan, which means “place of the dead”, although its name in Zapotec is Lyobaa, which translates as “resting place”. Unlike other pre-Hispanic cities that focused on monumental architecture, Mitla stands out for its impressive stone grecas, intricate geometric patterns that decorate walls and friezes without the use of mortar. This site was an important Zapotec religious and ceremonial center, linked to the death cult and ancestors.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 5

  Teotitlán del Valle is a Zapotec town famous for the artisanal elaboration of wool mats dyed with natural dyes. This textile tradition has been handed down for generations and is one of the most representative in the region. Mats are woven on pedal looms, introduced by the Spanish in the 16th century, but the designs and techniques have pre-Hispanic roots. Artisans use natural dyes extracted from plants and insects, such as indigo for blue tones, cochineal grain for reds and cempasúchil for yellows. Mat designs vary from geometric patterns inspired by Mitla’s grecas to depictions of natural elements and modern figures. Each piece is unique and can take weeks or even months to complete, depending on its size and complexity.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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