Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle and Mezcal 8-Hour Day Trip in Oaxaca City
by Tour Guide Oaxaca Travel
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.MX$5,150Overview
This 8-hour day trip from Oaxaca City begins with a 20-minute drive to Monte Albán, the main archaeological site of the Zapotec civilization. Visitors spend two hours here with a guide who explains the history and significance of the site. Next, the tour travels 30 kilometers to Teotitlán del Valle, where there is a one-hour visit to see how wool textiles are made using traditional wooden looms and natural dyes. Afterward, there is a one-hour stop at Mercado Tlacolula or a nearby local eatery for lunch on your own, with various Oaxacan food options available. The group then drives 70 kilometers to Hierve el Agua, known for its petrified waterfalls over 35 meters high. Visitors have two hours to walk around the area and, if weather permits, swim in one of the three natural pools; swimsuits and towels are recommended. The final stop is at El Rey de Matatlan, where guests spend one hour learning about the artisanal mezcal production process and can taste mezcal made from more than 15 types of agave. Tasting is available only for participants aged 21 and over. The tour includes private air-conditioned transportation, entrance fees, parking, and fuel surcharges. Lunch, souvenirs, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
Located about 20 minutes from Oaxaca City, Monte Albán is the largest archaeological site in the region. Visitors spend two hours exploring the ruins with a guide who provides detailed explanations about this major Zapotec capital.
120 min
Teotitlan del Valle
Teotitlán del Valle is situated 30 kilometers from Oaxaca City and means 'place of the gods' in Nahuatl. The town is noted for its wool textiles, including rugs, jackets, bags, sarapes, tapestries, corridors, carpeting, curtains, and dresses, all made on large wooden looms. The textile production is 100% handmade, starting from washing the wool from sheep in the river, carding the wool, spinning the thread, using natural dyes from insects and plants, and finishing on pedal looms.
60 min
Mercado Tlacolula
Guests have one hour to eat at Mercado Tlacolula or a local dining spot nearby. The guide recommends options where travelers can sample Oaxacan cuisine. Food is not included in the tour price.
60 min
Hierve el Agua
Located 70 kilometers from Oaxaca City, Hierve el Agua features petrified waterfalls formed by mineral deposits. Visitors have two hours to walk around the site and can swim in one of three natural pools if weather allows. Swimsuits and towels are advised.
120 min
El Rey de Matatlan
Visitors learn about the artisanal mezcal process, which includes more than 15 different flavors. They have the opportunity to try mezcal made through a 100% handmade process. Tasting is only allowed for guests aged 21 and older.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle and Mezcal 8-Hour Day Trip in Oaxaca City
by Tour Guide Oaxaca Travel
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.MX$5,150Overview
This 8-hour day trip from Oaxaca City begins with a 20-minute drive to Monte Albán, the main archaeological site of the Zapotec civilization. Visitors spend two hours here with a guide who explains the history and significance of the site. Next, the tour travels 30 kilometers to Teotitlán del Valle, where there is a one-hour visit to see how wool textiles are made using traditional wooden looms and natural dyes. Afterward, there is a one-hour stop at Mercado Tlacolula or a nearby local eatery for lunch on your own, with various Oaxacan food options available. The group then drives 70 kilometers to Hierve el Agua, known for its petrified waterfalls over 35 meters high. Visitors have two hours to walk around the area and, if weather permits, swim in one of the three natural pools; swimsuits and towels are recommended. The final stop is at El Rey de Matatlan, where guests spend one hour learning about the artisanal mezcal production process and can taste mezcal made from more than 15 types of agave. Tasting is available only for participants aged 21 and over. The tour includes private air-conditioned transportation, entrance fees, parking, and fuel surcharges. Lunch, souvenirs, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
Located about 20 minutes from Oaxaca City, Monte Albán is the largest archaeological site in the region. Visitors spend two hours exploring the ruins with a guide who provides detailed explanations about this major Zapotec capital.
120 min
Teotitlan del Valle
Teotitlán del Valle is situated 30 kilometers from Oaxaca City and means 'place of the gods' in Nahuatl. The town is noted for its wool textiles, including rugs, jackets, bags, sarapes, tapestries, corridors, carpeting, curtains, and dresses, all made on large wooden looms. The textile production is 100% handmade, starting from washing the wool from sheep in the river, carding the wool, spinning the thread, using natural dyes from insects and plants, and finishing on pedal looms.
60 min
Mercado Tlacolula
Guests have one hour to eat at Mercado Tlacolula or a local dining spot nearby. The guide recommends options where travelers can sample Oaxacan cuisine. Food is not included in the tour price.
60 min
Hierve el Agua
Located 70 kilometers from Oaxaca City, Hierve el Agua features petrified waterfalls formed by mineral deposits. Visitors have two hours to walk around the site and can swim in one of three natural pools if weather allows. Swimsuits and towels are advised.
120 min
El Rey de Matatlan
Visitors learn about the artisanal mezcal process, which includes more than 15 different flavors. They have the opportunity to try mezcal made through a 100% handmade process. Tasting is only allowed for guests aged 21 and older.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.