Tour in Oaxaca Monte Alban Mezcal Alebrijes and Barro Negro

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

Discover Monte Alban with a local bilingual guide who shares little-known truths about Zapotec culture.

You taste ancient mezcal in an authentic palenque, seeing the traditional production process step by step.

You know the craft workshops of black clay and alebrijes, with local artisans who work in front of you, preserving centuries-old techniques.

Convenient transport between each point, collected from your accommodation in the historic center, so that all day is dedicated to living the Oaxacan culture.

What's Included

Guialocal, Spanish English.
Pick up from hostels or Airbnb in the historic center of Oaxaca Transport with air conditioning
Access to : Archaeological area of Monte Alban Palenque de mezcal ancestral (includes tasting)
Tip
Buffet lunch (optional and on behalf of the traveler)
Tips for the guide and driver

Meeting and pickup

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

Additional pickup details travelers should know If you are in a hotel, hostel or Airbnb accommodation within the historic center of Oaxaca, you can request direct pickup. Make sure your full address is registered when booking. If Viator has a list of available hotels, you will select your hotel during the booking process. If your hotel is not listed, you can enter your name manually. Viator Documentation + 1 Alternatively, you can find us at Teatro Macedonio Alcalá, an easy reference point in the center, if you prefer not to use the service from accommodation. Your guide will carry a sign with the name of the tour and identifiable dress so you can recognize it without problem. If your accommodation is outside the historic center, pickup may not be available, or a nearby meeting point may be required. This detail will be confirmed by reviewing the pickup option during booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our native local guide will welcome you at the entrance to Monte Albán and accompany you on a walking tour of this impressive archaeological site. You will walk among temples, ceremonial squares and ancient Zapotec tombs as you learn about the history, architecture and worldview of this pre-Hispanic civilization. Throughout the tour, the guide will share historical data, curiosities and explanations about the astronomical and cultural importance of Monte Albán. You will also have free time to explore on your own and take panoramic photographs of the Oaxaca Valley.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Palenque de mezcal ancestral We will visit a traditional palenque of mezcal, where a master mezcalero will show us the complete artisan process of making mezcal, as has been done for generations. We will see how agave pineapples are cooked in earthen ovens, how they are ground with stone tahona and fermented in wooden tubs, and finally how it is slowly distilled in copper or mud stills. The tour includes a guided tasting of artisan mezcals, where you will learn to distinguish the aromas, flavors and techniques that make Oaxacan mezcal unique.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Workshop of alebrijes in San Antonio Arrazola In San Antonio Arrazola we will visit a family workshop of artisans dedicated to the elaboration of alebrijes, the famous wooden figures carved and hand painted with vivid colors and unique designs. Our local host will explain the process from the selection of copal wood, carving, natural drying and fine brush decoration. Travelers will be able to observe the craftsmen in action, learn about the symbolism behind the designs and ask questions about this artistic tradition that has transcended borders. They will also have time to admire or purchase pieces directly from the workshop.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Buffet lunch (optional) During the tour, we will stop for lunch at a typical buffet restaurant in the region (optional and not included). Here travelers can enjoy a wide variety of traditional Oaxacan dishes, such as mole negro, tlayudas, memelas, tamales, regional stews and local desserts. The restaurant offers vegetarian options and comfortable spaces to relax before continuing with the tour. Food and drinks are at the expense of the traveler, and it is not mandatory to participate in this stop.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Black clay workshop in San Bartolo Coyotepec In San Bartolo Coyotepec we will visit an artisan workshop where the famous black mud is made, a unique ceramic from Oaxaca renowned for its dark shine and elegance. Our guide and local artisans will explain the whole traditional process: from clay extraction, hand or lathe modeling, to quartz polishing and baking underground. Travelers will be able to watch the work live and learn how this ancient technique has been handed down for generations. They will also have the opportunity to admire decorative and utilitarian pieces, and purchase crafts directly from the workshop if they wish.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Oaxaca Natives

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Small Group
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