Archaeological Tour of Monte Albán and Nearby Sites
About this day trip
- Destination
- Monte Albán, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Departure city
- Oaxaca de Juárez
- Available days
- Monday to Sunday
- Length
- 4 hours
- Departure time
- 09:00 h
- Return time
- 13:00 h
Description
Explore the impressive Zapotec archaeological site set on an artificial plateau above the Valley of Oaxaca, looking closely at its plazas, stelae and ceremonial buildings.
Itinerary
- Meet at the ticket-office esplanade of Monte Albán.
- Guided walk through the Great Plaza, the Ball Court and Building J.
- Explanation at the viewpoints and the site museum.
- End of the tour.
What’s included
- Bilingual guide specialized in Mesoamerican history.
What’s not included
- Tips, food and drinks.
- Entrance fees to the archaeological site or site museum (paid by the traveler).
- Transportation to the meeting point (paid by the traveler).
Before you go
- Meeting point
- Ticket-office esplanade of Monte Albán, Oaxaca.
- Where to stay
- Stay in the historic center of Oaxaca de Juárez.
- Getting there
- Transportation to the meeting point is paid by the traveler, by taxi or shared van.
- What to bring
- A hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes and water.
Important notice
Important notice. This service is subject to availability. Because it is an outdoor activity, the company is not responsible for changes, disruptions or cancellations caused by adverse weather.
