Top Oaxaca Cultural & Theme Tours

Hierve el Agua, Mezcal Tasting, and Teotitlan del Valle Tour from Oaxaca

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• Visit Hierve el Agua, a mezcal producer, and the Zapotec town of Teotitlán del Valle on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Have plenty of time to walk down to the swimming area at Hierve el Agua and take a leisurely dip in the warm spring waters. Next, head to Teotitlán del Valle to learn about Zapotec weaving traditions and explore the town. You'll also visit a mezcal producer and sample several varieties of mezcal. Your tour includes guide, mezcal tasting, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from Oaxaca.
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Monte Alban Archaeological Site and Oaxaca Artisan Towns Trip

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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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PYRAMIDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE

• From couple hundred archeological sites opened officially to the public there are only 2 sites in Mexico by the water, One is Tulum in the "Mexican Caribean" and the other one is right here in Huatulco, opened on October 2010 gives you a unique eco-archeological concep, incredible view points and ancient structures dating back more than 2000 years.Tour last 3 hours and teach you about the different (cultural groups) inhabiting this part of the country, plus the feeling to be in touch with the amazing jungle.
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Mitla, Tule, Teotitlan and Monte Alban Combo Tour

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• Pyramids, tombs and mosaic murals — embark on an archaeological adventure with this guided full-day tour from Oaxaca featuring Mitla and Monte Alban. Travel by comfortable coach to the ancient religious center of Mitla, and see how the Zapotecs lived before the Spanish conquest in the 1500s. Then, from the mountaintop of Monte Alban, a UNESCO site, marvel at panoramas of the city and Oaxaca Valley. Walk about Monte Alban’s vast complex as you hear about the excavations. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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Half-Day Alebrijes Carving and Painting Workshop in San Martin from Oaxaca

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• Visit the town to San Martin Tilcajete to learn about the alebrijes sculptures of Oaxacan-Mexican folk art. Visit a workshop to watch artisans carve and paint the figures, then paint your own figure with guidance from the experts. Take your creation home with you on a half-day tour that includes guide, round-trip transportation from Oaxaca, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Great for travelers who enjoy making art and meeting local artisans.
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Oaxacan Artesanies

• Explore Oaxaca’s pottery, textiles, and other artisanal goods on this half-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit three towns famous for their crafts—San Bartolo Coyotepec, Santo Tomás Jalieza, and San Martin Tilcajete. Led by an informative local guide, you’ll find the best spots for exquisite black pottery, embroidered belts, shawls, and handbags, and gorgeous alebrijes, the colorful wood sculptures carved from the copal tree.
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CITY TOUR HUATULCO

• An introduction tour to the area give you a general idea of the lay out of our town identifing important spots in our destination, excellent view points for nice pictures and time in our main square, where besides checking on the church we will visit a looms shop where you can buy from a little napkin to a big table cloth obviously made by hand, part of the tour is to give you a sampling of the different flavors of Oaxaca like: mole, chocolate, strig cheesse, salsas, grasshoppers and specially a huge range of mezcal flavors and cualities.Guaranteed, after the tour you become perfectly acquainted to our spot, to be latter able of moving on your own recommended at the biginng of your staying.
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THE GENUINE COFFEE TOUR 3 LEVELS OF HUATULCO

• This excursion can be done only in this very spot in the whole country. Alonge the mexican coast line only here you can enjoy in five and a half hours tours a change of elevation which goes from cero to 4400 feet above the sea level, not only that, this is the only spot that connects back to back the best coral reef in the whole Pacific Ocean with the outstanding cloud forest above, along the way ...you will be see 3 towns at 3 different altitud, of very fifferent ages and of completely different background. One of them older than any city in Northamerica (our county sit town). A second one the origen of coffee in the State of Oaxaca, Pluma coffee is ranked top gourmet in the world.The trird one is our beatiful ecological minded town nice view point and explenation of its origen.Neat views of the Sierra Madre del sur, so if you want nature, culture, and aducational tour, this is the one.Ah!! and the best coffee taste and buy.Just do it!!!!!!!
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Day of the Dead Celebration in Oaxaca

• Experience Day of the Dead in true Oaxacan fashion with this small group tour. Join your local guide to check out colorful sugar skulls, traditional pan de muerto, and elaborate home altars laden with candles and the favorite foods of deceased loved ones. Visit on October 31 to see locals decorating graves with vibrant flowers and treats, or November 1 for a lively parade with costumes, music, and dancing.
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Full Day Tortilla Food of the Soul Tour

• The tortilla is said to have been invented in Oaxaca 2,700 years ago. Learn how corn tortillas are made, from scratch, on this full-day guided tour that takes you to indigenous villages in Tlacolula valley. Meet a Zapotec corn farmer, women who craft comals and make tlayudas, and an artisan who specializes in corn stone grinders. Leave the typical tourist outings behind and enjoy this authentic look into traditions that are thousands of years old. Home-cooked lunch and transport by air-conditioned van included.
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Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park Experience

• Explore the Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park at your own pace with a transfer service from your Huatulco hotel. The archaeological site dates back more than 2,000 years and was only discovered recently. Learn about the ancient Zapotec culture and enjoy the lush plant life of the site during your half-day excursion.
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Chichen Itza Plus

• Discover one of the NEWEST wonders of the world and the mysteries of the great Mayan empire capital.Your guide will tell you the history of this great culture, from Mayan calendar still used today in the shape of a pyramid to the traditional ball game “Poc-Ta-Pok” that was held in the stadium.Start the day swimming in the cave cenote; this is a closed sinkhole inside a cave so you can cool off, afterwards you will enjoy a typical cuisine of the Yucatan region, then you will visit the Mayan Capital and to close the tour you will go to Valladolid, a colonial town from the 60s.
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Au Naturel Experience in Zipolite

• • Opportunity to visit Zipolite, the famous nudist beach • Enjoying a peaceful and relax area of Oaxaca's coast • Learning about the history of this iconic area • To visit one of the very few nudist beaches in Mexico • Chance to practice naturism
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RIDE HORSES AND SWIM IN THE ATOTONILCO HOT SPRINGS WATERS

• Experience the mineral-rich hot springs of Atotonilco on this guided tour from Puerto Escondido. After convenient hotel pickup, learn about the region from your bilingual guide as you drive to the rural pueblo of San Jose Manialtepec. Then hop on a horse for the journey to the hot springs. Local food, including sopes or quesadillas, and drinks are available for purchase.
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VENTANILLA, MAZUNTE, ZIPOLITE, AND PUERTO ANGEL (FOUR BEACHES, 4 MAGICAL TOWNS)

• Benefit from convenient round-trip transportation to several picturesque beach towns along Oaxaca’s coast on this full-day tour from Puerto Escondido. You’ll stop at the beaches in Ventanilla, Mazunte, Zipolite, and Puerto Angel, and also take a boat ride through the mangrove forest, visit the National Mexican Turtle Center, and sample mezcal. You get to relax and enjoy the scenery as your guide handles the details including hotel pickup and drop-off.
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TEQUILA MEZCAL TASTING HUATULCO EXPERIENCE

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BEACH AND SUNSET IN MAZUNTE MAGIC TOWN AND PUNTA COMETA

• Discover the beauty of the Oaxacan coast on this guided tour of the communities around Puerto Escondido. See the pueblo mágico of Mazunte and catch a dreamy sunset from Punta Cometa as your local bilingual guide enriches your experience of this picturesque region. Stop for photos, go for a swim, and enjoy the local cuisine (not included) in this all-day journey. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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REAL MEXICO MILLENNIAL HISTORY IN TOWNS AND TRADITIONS OF COLOTEPEC

• Add a day trip to your Puerto Escondido itinerary by booking a leisurely tour through the countryside. After visits to peanut, papaya, and hibiscus plantations, your guide brings you to rural locations that many visitors never have the chance to see. Taste homemade regional cuisine as you learn about local history and customs, and cap the tour with a refreshing swim in the Colotepec River. For your convenience, hotel transport is included.
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Birdwatching near Puerto Escondido

• For all nature lovers, especially those interested in birds, the Manialtepec lagoon is a magical place to visit. It’s surrounded by mangroves where large number of birds both residents and migratory, nest.
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SUN RISING IN MANIALTEPEC LAGOON BIRDWATCHING SUNSET AND BIOLUMINISCENT LIGHTS

• Puerto Escondido has a great variety of Ecosystems, Lagoons, Mangroves, Archeology, Gastronomy, Music, Ecotourism, Traditions, History, good people, and much more, from the moment you arrive at this Tourist Destination you will marvel at its beautiful landscapes , with the deep blue color of the Pacific Ocean, the intense Green color of the South Sierra Madre in the rainy season, and its intense gray color during the dry season.When you arrive to Puerto Escondido, your friends from your Travel Agency Excursiones Turisticas de Valfred, will be glad to visit you in your hotel to invite you to live the experience in a Tour, visiting the Lush Manialtepec Lagoon, either in the morning or in the evening, and we will give you all the information in Spanish or English about all activities then We have special for you. 
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Pochutla Market, authentic day.

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NATURE SUN AND 5 BEACHES IN THE MAGIC TOWN OF MAZUNTE

• Experience the tiny, postcard-worthy coastal community of Mazunte in this guided tour from Puerto Escondido. After convenient hotel pickup, learn about the region’s culture, food and history from a local guide. Visit a crocodile reserve and learn about Mazunte’s natural cosmetics industry and the town’s efforts to preserve its many species of turtle. Then, see the peaceful animals for yourself before visiting nearby beaches.     
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Monte Alban, Atzompa, Yagul and Mitla Archaeological Sites Day Trip

• Explore the archaeological highlights of Oaxaca without getting lost on this day trip, a great choice for first-time visitors. Take a guided tour of Monte Alban, the largest Zapotec urban center and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit its satellite city, Atzompa. Then travel to Yagul and Mitla to see other examples of Zapotec architecture. Plus, round-trip transportation from downtown Oaxaca is included.
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BEACHES DOLPHINS AND VIEWPOINTS DISCOVERING THE HIDDEN PORT BY SEA AND LAND

• Experience the nature and culture of Puerto Escondido on this convenient half-day guided tour. Begin with a boat ride in the Pacific and glimpse dolphins and turtles, then fish for mahi-mahi, marlin and more. Sample mezcal at a local distillery, taste the local cuisine, check out a market and catch stunning views of the Pacific. Pickup, drop-off and entrance fees included. Alcohol and food available for purchase. 
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