Monte Albán, San Antonio Arrazola, Cuilapam Convent and San Bartolo Coyotepec Full-Day Tour
by Oaxacatours
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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$1,260Overview
This full-day coach tour lasts about eight hours and starts with a visit to Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The guide explains the history and architecture of this ancient Zapotec city while you explore its excavated ruins. Next, the tour goes to San Antonio Arrazola, where local artisans craft wood-carved figures known as alebrijes. After that, the group visits the 16th-century Cuilapam Convent, noted for its open chapel; an optional museum visit is available for an extra fee. The final stop is San Bartolo Coyotepec, where you can watch the making of black pottery and browse the area for clay crafts. A buffet lunch break near Cuilapam is included, with drinks not covered. Round-trip hotel transport, travel insurance, air-conditioned vehicle, and a bilingual guide are included. Entrance fees to Monte Albán and Cuilapam, gratuities, brunch, and other meals are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
The tour begins at Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. Visitors explore the ancient Zapotec city ruins with a guide explaining the buildings and their significance. Entrance fees are not included and cost 215 pesos for foreigners and 105 pesos for nationals. The visit lasts about two and a half hours.
150 min
San Antonio Arrazola
Next, the group visits San Antonio Arrazola to meet local artisans who create fanciful wood-carved figures called alebrijes. The stop here lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Ex Convento De Cuilapam De Guerrero
The tour continues to the 16th-century Cuilapam Convent, unique in the Oaxaca valleys for its open chapel. Visitors learn about its history and architecture during this one-hour visit. An optional museum visit is available for an additional 145 pesos per person.
60 min
San Bartolo Coyotepec
The final cultural stop is in San Bartolo Coyotepec to watch the process of making black pottery. There is also a shopping area to purchase clay crafts. This stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Ex Convento De Cuilapam De Guerrero
Near the Cuilapam area, the group stops at a restaurant for a buffet lunch to rest. Drinks are not included, and the cost for the meal is approximately 220 pesos.
60 min
Meeting point
Por favor llegar 8:30 am en el hotel Quinta Real ubicado en calle 05 de Mayo #300, centro y preguntar por la agencia de viajes. Pueden esperar fuera del hotel o dentro en el lobby. En unos momentos saldremos por usted.
End point
Por favor llegar 8:30 am en el hotel Quinta Real ubicado en calle 05 de Mayo #300, centro y preguntar por la agencia de viajes. Pueden esperar fuera del hotel o dentro en el lobby. En unos momentos saldremos por usted.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Monte Albán, San Antonio Arrazola, Cuilapam Convent and San Bartolo Coyotepec Full-Day Tour
by Oaxacatours
Choose from 1 available option
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$1,260Overview
This full-day coach tour lasts about eight hours and starts with a visit to Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The guide explains the history and architecture of this ancient Zapotec city while you explore its excavated ruins. Next, the tour goes to San Antonio Arrazola, where local artisans craft wood-carved figures known as alebrijes. After that, the group visits the 16th-century Cuilapam Convent, noted for its open chapel; an optional museum visit is available for an extra fee. The final stop is San Bartolo Coyotepec, where you can watch the making of black pottery and browse the area for clay crafts. A buffet lunch break near Cuilapam is included, with drinks not covered. Round-trip hotel transport, travel insurance, air-conditioned vehicle, and a bilingual guide are included. Entrance fees to Monte Albán and Cuilapam, gratuities, brunch, and other meals are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
The tour begins at Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. Visitors explore the ancient Zapotec city ruins with a guide explaining the buildings and their significance. Entrance fees are not included and cost 215 pesos for foreigners and 105 pesos for nationals. The visit lasts about two and a half hours.
150 min
San Antonio Arrazola
Next, the group visits San Antonio Arrazola to meet local artisans who create fanciful wood-carved figures called alebrijes. The stop here lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Ex Convento De Cuilapam De Guerrero
The tour continues to the 16th-century Cuilapam Convent, unique in the Oaxaca valleys for its open chapel. Visitors learn about its history and architecture during this one-hour visit. An optional museum visit is available for an additional 145 pesos per person.
60 min
San Bartolo Coyotepec
The final cultural stop is in San Bartolo Coyotepec to watch the process of making black pottery. There is also a shopping area to purchase clay crafts. This stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Ex Convento De Cuilapam De Guerrero
Near the Cuilapam area, the group stops at a restaurant for a buffet lunch to rest. Drinks are not included, and the cost for the meal is approximately 220 pesos.
60 min
Meeting point
Por favor llegar 8:30 am en el hotel Quinta Real ubicado en calle 05 de Mayo #300, centro y preguntar por la agencia de viajes. Pueden esperar fuera del hotel o dentro en el lobby. En unos momentos saldremos por usted.
End point
Por favor llegar 8:30 am en el hotel Quinta Real ubicado en calle 05 de Mayo #300, centro y preguntar por la agencia de viajes. Pueden esperar fuera del hotel o dentro en el lobby. En unos momentos saldremos por usted.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.