Full-day tour · Oaxaca

Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilápam and Black Pottery Tour

Visit the ancient Zapotec capital and three communities that keep Oaxaca’s history and traditional crafts alive.

Duration9 hours

DepartureOaxaca City center / hotel pickup

LanguageEnglish / Spanish

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The experience

Everything you will experience

A journey through Zapotec history and Central Valleys creativity, connecting the ancient city of Monte Albán with colonial architecture and two celebrated Oaxacan craft traditions.

Departure and central-hotel pickup are in Oaxaca City. This is a shared tour and it returns to the Zócalo.

Detailed itinerary

A day to remember

Monte Albán

Explore one of Mesoamerica’s most important urban centers with a guide and enjoy broad views across the Oaxaca Valley.

Cuilápam de Guerrero

Walk through the Dominican former convent and learn about its striking unfinished basilica.

Lunch stop

Time for a regional buffet; food and drinks are not included.

San Martín Tilcajete or Arrazola

Watch artisans carve and paint wooden alebrijes and discover the process behind each piece.

San Bartolo Coyotepec

See a demonstration of the shaping and polishing methods used to create black pottery.

Clear from the start

What is included

✓Round-trip transportation
✓Pickup from centrally located hotels
✓Traveler insurance
✓Trip coordinator

Not included

Admission fees
Food and drinks

Plan your budget

Additional costs

Monte Albán admission with Mexican voter ID (INE): MXN $110
General Monte Albán admission without INE: MXN $220
Regional buffet: MXN $200

Approximate additional prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Useful information

Important notes

Admission fees and meals are paid directly.
Wear comfortable walking shoes: Monte Albán has uneven ground and little shade.

Before you book

This is a shared service and the vehicle is assigned according to group size. Schedules may change because of traffic, weather or operating conditions. You will receive the exact meeting point after confirming your booking.

FromMX$400MXN