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Monte Alban, Coyotepec and Villages Full-day

By SAT Mexico Tours
Price was AU$84, price is now AU$75

Features

Free cancellation available
9h
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Cleanliness and safety

Cleaning and safety practices

Masks required
Contactless tickets
Vehicles and venues disinfected

Highlights

  • Learn about Great Zapotec culture and the impact on the mode

  • Make the most of your holiday time with this complete exper

  • Visit one of the most impressive archaeological zones at the

  • Visit the artisans villages and take in the culture

  • Know Coyotepec famous for its ceramics production

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About this activity

What's included, what's not

  • What's included

    Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle

  • What's included

    Bilingual guide

  • What's included

    Entrances to the archaeological zone

  • What's included

    Travel insurance

  • What's excluded

    Food and drinks

  • What's excluded

    Service charge

  • What's excluded

    Personal expenses

Know Before You Book

  • Not suitable for pregnant women

  • Not suitable for people with back problems

  • Not suitable for people with heart problems

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

What you can expect

Enjoy a tour of the extraordinary archaeological zone of Monte Alban, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987. Monte Alban, constructed on a plateau at 1,940 metres above sea level, is one of the most representative archaeological sites in Mexico. With pyramids, a court for the pre-Hispanic ball game, amongst many other mystical constructions, take this chance to explore cultural traces from different civilisations, such as the Olmecs, Mixtecs, and Zapotecs.

Continue to the town of Coyotepec, famous for its ceramics production, followed by a visit to the convent of Cuilapam. This Dominican convent dates back to the 16th century and was the site of theexecution of one of Mexico's heroes from the Independence War, Vicente Guerrero. Finally, visit the village of Arrazola and head to a workshop to see how the famous Alebrijes (wood-carved fantasy animals) are made.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers

Social distancing

  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitiser provided

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Location

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Activity Location

  • Zapotec
  • Oaxaca de Juárez Oaxaca 68154

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hotel Pickup
    • Portal del Palacio
    • Oaxaca de Juárez Oaxaca 68000

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