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One of the oldest cities in the Americas, Monte Albán—an ancient Zapotec capital—is perhaps the most important archaeological site in Oaxaca and among the largest in Mexico. Head to Monte Albán’s flat mountain top for views of the city, then explore the vast site’s temples, tombs, underground tunnels, and ball court.
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Monte Albán/half day tour
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Discover the pyramids of Oaxaca in Monte Alban, meaning ‘White Mountain,’ located on a vast mountaintop expanse with spectacular 360-degree views of Oaxaca Valley. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Oaxaca City, the pre-Columbian archaeological site is considered the most magnificent of the region’s ancient ruins. On this guided tour by coach from Oaxaca, explore the complex filled with pyramids, ceremonial rock carvings, a huge ball court and 170 excavated tombs. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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$35.94
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$35.94

Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
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Monte Albán is an archaeological site in Oaxaca and this half-day guided tour is the perfect way to learn more about its history, the ruins and the first inhabitants. Close the travel guide and enjoy a guided adventure with commentary throughout the tour. To save time, the tour travels between sights in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you can cover much more ground than on a walking tour.
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$25.00
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$25.00

Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam y San Bartolo Coyotepec.
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From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of Oaxaca Valley on this guided full-day trip by coach. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Oaxaca included.
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$47.57
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$47.57

Full-Day Monte Alban Archaeological Site and Oaxaca Artisan Experience
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The ancient Zapotec city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte Alban sits about 9 miles (6 kilometers) west of Oaxaca. With this tour, explore the hilltop archaeological site with a guide and enjoy views overlooking the Oaxaca Valley. That leaves enough time to visit the artisan towns of Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel in downtown Oaxaca is included.
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$30.76
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$30.76

Oaxaca Conmigo Tours
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Experience the culture, history, and traditions of Oaxaca on a private sightseeing tour of the area. Depart from your accommodation and visit several important landmarks including archeological sites, artisan workshops, the ancient Hierve el Agua, traditional markets, and even a mezcal distillery. There is a lot to see in Oaxaca and this tour covers a lot of ground, which lets you make the most of your time.
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$204.02
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$204.02
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Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca
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Discover the highlights of Oaxaca on a full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the archaeological complex of Monte Albán, founded in 500 BC, the former convent and temple from the 16th century, and stop at local artisan workshops to see the process of making handmade figurines. Learn about the rich history and culture of Oaxaca from your guide as you explore.
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$38.50
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$38.50

Tour Monte Albán
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Our service is younique! Let us take you to know what Oaxaca is through Oaxaca Dreams. We`ll make you fall in love.
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$28.00
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$28.00

Montealban tour, plus craft workshops in the Ocotlan Valley
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Montealban is one of the places you have to visit if you come to Oaxaca. With more than 2,000 years of history, Montealban is unique. In addition, you can visit the alebrijes and black clay workshops, recognized crafts of the Oaxaca Valley. You can also enjoy the architectural beauty of the former Cuilapam convent.
Note: Due to the health emergency (COVID) Monte Albán has limited access by people. So, to secure entry, it is sometimes necessary to arrive earlier than the departure time indicates. Please keep an eye out for pickup time updates.
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$30.00
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$30.00

2-Day Oaxaca Highlights Tour / Private Option Upgrade
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Archeology and history-loving travelers will enjoy this two-day tour of Oaxaca that includes visits to the most important ancient sites. You'll take the Monte Alban route on one day and the Mitla route on another, visiting the artisan village of Arrazola, the Mitla archeological site, a Mezcal factory, and much more. Learn about history and contemporary culture while having fun.
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$52.31
Price varies by group size
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$52.31
Price varies by group size

Private Family Tour to Visit Monte Albán, Alebrijes and Barro Negro
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Enjoy a Private Tour with family or friends; ideal for groups of 4 to 19 people. Fall in love with incredible landscapes and take the ideal photo with plenty of time and without haste. Make a visit at your own pace with extended time if you wish, without depending on the itinerary of a mass group. During this Private Tour you will be accompanied by a guide and driver in a modern Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicle. In addition, if you are Mexican, you can take advantage of the discounts for nationals at each site (only if applicable) such as student discount or free entry on Sundays.
We will pass by you to your hotel to visit the most emblematic places of this route such as the Archaeological Zone of Monte Albán, Arrazola (craft town where they create Alebrijes), the Ex-Convent of Cuilapan de Guerrero, Zaachila (indigenous village with multiple restaurants of typical food) and San Bartolo Coyotepec (creators of the Black Clay) to finally return to their hotel.
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$74.11
Price varies by group size
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$74.11
Price varies by group size

Oaxaca Antigua Full-Day Tour
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Our tour will offer you an unforgettable experience and stay in our state, which will be visual, historical and cultural. Thanks to our certified tour guides, you will be able to give you extensive knowledge of the great history and present of the tourist attractions that surround Oaxaca.
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$60.00
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$60.00

Private Tour: World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Monte Alban & City of Oaxaca
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This is a private tour only for those who book with us. We are in no rush and you decide how long you stay in the archaeological area.
We are qualified guides with in-depth knowledge of our region.
Whether they are French or English speaking, our guides have passed the guide diploma and know the region inside out, not only the tourist sites, but also the local culture and history.
If you need a wheelchair, baby chair or stroller, please let us know in advance. No additional charge.
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$199.00
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$199.00

Combo two-day tours, Hierve el Agua Full day and Monte Alban full day
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To guarantee a low price, we offer you a combo of two tours. We recommend this combo, if it is your first visit to Oaxaca. We have new and modern vehicles, with government permits to transport and also with insurance.
Avoid taking free excursions, they don't guarantee you have a certified guide.
To guarantee a low price, the order of the tours may change.
You should consider that the tours are in continuous days.
We only use vans for tours.
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$96.95
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$96.95

Monte Alban, Coyotepec and Villages Full-day
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Enjoy a tour of the extraordinary archaeological zone of Monte Alban, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987. Monte Alban, constructed on a plateau at 1,940 meters above sea level, is one of the most representative archaeological sites in Mexico. With pyramids, a court for the pre-Hispanic ball game, among many other mystical constructions, take this chance to explore cultural traces from different civilisations, such as the Olmecs, Mixtecs, and Zapotecs.
Please continue to the town of Coyotepec, famous for its ceramics production, followed by a visit to the convent of Cuilapam. This Dominican convent dated back to the 16th century and was the site of the execution of one of Mexico's heroes from the Independence War, Vicente Guerrero. Finally, visit the village of Arrazola and head to a workshop to see how the famous Alebrijes (wood-carved fantasy animals) are made.
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$50.00
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$50.00

Private Tour, all inclusive Monte Alban & Atzompa
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So you have no surprises: No visits to repay, no additional costs except tips.
With us it is to have passion at your service, privacy at the heart of the stay and peace of mind as a guarantee.
We are qualified guides with in-depth knowledge of our region.
Whether they are French-speaking or English-speaking, our guides have passed the guide diploma and know their region inside out, not only the tourist sites, but also the local culture and history.
We go slowly and at your pace of visit.
If you need a wheelchair, baby chair or stroller, please let us know in advance. No additional charge.
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$199.00
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$199.00

Oaxaca Zapoteca Route Private
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Enjoy an Amazing tour from Huatulco to Oaxaca for 3 days, you will discover the magic of ancient cultures, also you will visit the mezcal palenques, the city of the dead "MITLA", the Archaeological Zone. The adventure continues making the following scale to the Zapotec indigenous people of weavers "Teotitlan del valle", a place full of colors. Continue the journey where you will appreciate the famous and most notable "Tree of El Tule", And to finish this first day of adventure we arrived at the Oaxacan capital, where they will appreciate the former church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
The second day you will enjoy this great journey where we will know Monte Alban archaeological site which is the ancient capital of the Zapotecos and one of the first cities in Mesoamerica. we willvisit a small town of adobe houses "San Bartolo Coyotepec" famous for its black pottery.
you will have the opportunity to visit Artisan Villages where you will admire the wood carving artisans.
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$200.00
per group
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$200.00
per group

Monte Alban, Arrazola, Coyotepec from Oaxaca
Monte Alban is the large urban center built by Zapotec culture. It is the most important archaeological area of the State of Oaxaca. Part of the LIST of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this will be our first stop.
Arrazola is a village of artisans, famous for its Copal wooden figures, carved and painted fantastically, which are exhibited and sold as "Alebrijes".
We will visit Cuilapam de Guerrero, Former Dominican monastery of the sixteenth century. Where the Open Chapel protrudes. This is where General Vicente Guerrero was shot.
Finally, we will visit San Bartolo Coyotepec, known worldwide for the famous black mud.
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$37.35
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$37.35

Monte Alban, Cuilápan, Arrazola and Coyotepec full day tour
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.
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$33.50
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$33.50

Half-Day Oaxaca Monte Alban Walking Tour with Guide and Pickup
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Mysterious experience invited by mysterious ancient ruins
Monte Alban is a ruins of Zapoteca culture built on a hill about 400m high in the Oaxaca basin at an altitude of 1500m.
It is said that the Zapotec people who once lived in this region started construction around 500 BC and flourished until around 800 AD. After that, Zapotec declined, but the Mixtecos who took control of the region took over and lived in their place.
The Monte Alban archaeological site has many attractions, such as a pyramid-shaped temple, an observatory, and a stone plate relief depicting a human figure called Danzante (dancing person).
Ancient ruins rooted in the land of Oaxaca will captivate you.
The tour will be held in the morning. [English guide]
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$49.50
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$49.50

Full Day Private Tour of Oaxaca and its Surroundings
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In our all-day tour we will visit the widest tree in the world, the Tule tree, we will visit a mezcal factory and enjoy a tasting of the different types, we will visit the prehistoric caves of Mitla, the Tlacolula market, the Church from Tlacochahuaya dating from the 16th century, the house of an artisan in Teotitlán del Valle to learn about natural dyes, the archaeological zone of Mitla, we can enjoy a Oaxacan meal. San Martín Tilcajete is the land of alebrijes, Monte Albán is the most important archaeological zone in the city and in San Bartolo Coyotepec we will meet a family that is dedicated to making the famous black clay. Your visit to Oaxaca will be a great experience!
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$199.99
per group
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$199.99
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Monte Alban and Zapotec Civilization Guided Cultural Day Tour
★ Mysterious experience
guided by mysterious ancient archeological sites ★ Guide to hidden attractions in Oaxaca
[To a rarely accessible local place] Monte Alban registered as a World Heritage Site and one of the most famous tourist attractions in Mexico!
further! !! On this tour, you will be able to enjoy not only Monte Alban but also Oaxaca, where you can visit the village of Arrazola, which is famous for its traditional alebrijes , and the Cuilapan Monastery, which stands in the silence outside the city!
We reccommend having breakfast beforehand, wear a hat, sunglasses, comfortable non-slip shoes or tennis shoes, a bottle of water, a light sweater, sunscreen and a camera.
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$52.00
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$52.00

Private driver with premium car - Master craftsmen - Nearby towns
On your next trip, we will show you Oaxaca in the best way, personalizing your experience in a luxury car, comfortable, with Wi-Fi on board to be always connected. We are local people with knowledge, friendly service and at the same time supporting the local indigenous business economy, visiting families and workshops to truly experience Oaxaca!
We will give you options to enjoy authentic Oaxacan food.
Our vehicles are: Mercedes Benz C-Class, BMW 3-series, Mercedes Benz V-Class, VW Passat RLine. They all have Wi-Fi on board, a cooler with water, soft drinks, traveler's insurance.
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$199.00
per group
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$199.00
per group

Monte Alban,Arrazola, Cuilapam,ex convent,San Bartolo Coyotepec
Discover the city of Oaxaca and its cultural landmarks on this full-day tour. Discover the ancient ruins of Monte Alban, which date back to 500 BC, on a guided tour. Then, see mythical wooden figures in Arrazola as well as black pottery in Coyotepec learning about the local culture from your guide. Finally, visit the Cuilapam Exconvent, built in the 16th century, to learn how Catholicism was brought to Mexico.
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$299.00
per group
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$299.00
per group

11 days by the Aztec and Mayan Route:Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Yucatan and Cancun
Take this Aztecs and Mayas Express Circuit - Package in 11 days and visit the most interesting and representatives places of Mexico: from Mexico City, Colonial Cities ato the Mexican Southest to finish this experience in the incredible Mexican Caribbean.
All tour arrangements are done by us, so you can ensure you enjoy an incredible circuit. You only need to book the hotels by your own.
We will pick you up every day to do the corresponding tour, then we will transfer you to your hotel.
If you have doubts we can assist you.
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$915.17
Price varies by group size
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$915.17
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