Oaxaca: Monte Alban, Alebrije Workshop, and Black Pottery
Oaxaca City, Mexico
From 6 hours to 7 hours
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What You Will Do
Monte Albán is one of the attractions in Oaxaca with more historical and cultural richness, on this tour you can walk through these impressive ruins.
After an uplifting walk through the ruins we will visit an alebrijes workshop hidden in the legendary town of San Antonio Arrazola, known for its sculptures of fantastic animals made of wood with hand-painted textures. If you visit Oaxaca, you have to live this experience!
This tour does not include a guide in Monte Alban but we can get you one that suits your needs for approximately an extra cost, plus admission ($100 MXN), or you can visit this archaeological area at your own pace without the need to have a guide.
The second spot is a workshop where you will find the process of the alebrijes, crafts with great cultural value, you can see the evolution of them and see a great variety of these sculptural pieces.
What's Included?
- Private transportation
- Entrance to Monte Alban
- Translator/coordinator
- Coordinator who will help you and resolve your doubts
What's Not Included?
- Lunch
- Guide within archaeological zone (not required)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will meet at the entrance of the ethnobotanical garden
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Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca
50 minutes
The meeting point is the entrance to the ethnobotanical garden. From this point we would arrive at Monte Albán in approximately 45 minutes.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Oaxacool tours & experiences
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish