Monte Albán Bike Tour: history, culture and scenery.

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Explore Monte Albán, Ex-Hacienda Histórico and Atzompa : Cultural Tour with Certified Bilingual Guide.

Detailed Itinerary

1.Guided tour of Monte Alban

Explore one of the most impressive archaeological areas in Mesoamerica.
Together with our certified guide, you will tour this UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will discover pyramids, squares, tombs and astronomical observatories of the ancient Zapotec civilization.

3. Stop at the Ex-Hacienda de San José Hidalgo
We will travel to an ex-hacienda with a rich colonial past.

4. Village of Atzompa – Traditional ceramics.

We close the day in the picturesque village of Atzompa, renowned for its pottery heritage. We will visit workshops where local artisans will show us traditional ceramic techniques, a practice inherited for generations.

Full tour with certified bilingual guide (SECTUR)

What's Included

SECTUR Certified Bilingual Tourist Guide
Use of mountain bikes brand trek and specialized. Tubeless. Helmets.
Entrance fees to archaeological sites and guide, water to hydrate, seeds and nuts
Transportation is regularized with federal tourism plates
Meals in restaurants or other similar place. Shopping in stores. Souvenirs.

Meeting and pickup

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

We want to make everything easier! Just tell us where you are staying (hotel, Airbnb, etc.) and we will stop by you to start the adventure.

Drop-off point

In your accommodation

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    If you book this experience, a certified bilingual guide will accompany you at all times. In Monte Albán, it will give you relevant historical and cultural information about one of the most important archaeological areas of Mexico. Later, you will visit the Ex-Hacienda San José Atzompa, where you will know its history and architecture. In this same community of Atzompa, famous for its artisanal pottery, the guide will help you understand the cultural value of popular ceramic art.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Atzompa is a community famous for its green glazed ceramics and other types of enamels. We will visit a family workshop to learn about the traditional process, from hand modeling to cooking. An authentic experience that connects with centuries of history and local art.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Ex-Hacienda San José, in Santa María Atzompa, is a historic site that preserves vestiges of the colonial era. Surrounded by rural landscapes, its architecture reflects the splendor of the old Oaxacan haciendas. Today it is an ideal space to explore the history and natural environment of the region.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Oaxaca By Bike

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

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