Monte Albán/half day tour
3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English and 1 more
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Overview
Discover the pyramids of Oaxaca in Monte Alban, meaning ‘White Mountain,’ located on a vast mountaintop expanse with spectacular 360-degree views of Oaxaca Valley. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Oaxaca City, the pre-Columbian archaeological site is considered the most magnificent of the region’s ancient ruins. On this guided tour by coach from Oaxaca, explore the complex filled with pyramids, ceremonial rock carvings, a huge ball court and 170 excavated tombs. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
- Tour of Monte Alban ancient archaeological ruins from Oaxaca
- Gaze at panoramic views from a hilltop location
- Discover magnificent temples, pyramids and tombs at this UNESCO site
- Learn about the Zapotec culture from your professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned coach included
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Enjoy midmorning pickup from your Oaxaca hotel and travel by comfortable coach for about 20 minutes to Monte Alban, a UNESCO site located on a mountaintop boasting panoramas of the city and Oaxaca Valley.
Upon arrival at the archaeological site, explore with your guide the Grand Plaza, a large open area on the flattened plateau. Hear engaging facts about Zapotec history and culture as you gaze at ceremonial platforms, including a series of rock carvings called The Dancers (Los Danzantes). You’ll see some of Monte Alban’s 170 tombs, whose excavations revealed a range of paintings and stone carvings.
Visit pyramids, temples, altars and the I-shaped ball court constructed in 100 BC. Make your way up the South Platform (Plataforma Sur), a large area known for its wide staircase and great views.
Enjoy some free time wandering the well-preserved site on your own and capturing memorable photos. Your Oaxaca pyramids tour of Monte Alban ends with drop-off back at your hotel.
Upon arrival at the archaeological site, explore with your guide the Grand Plaza, a large open area on the flattened plateau. Hear engaging facts about Zapotec history and culture as you gaze at ceremonial platforms, including a series of rock carvings called The Dancers (Los Danzantes). You’ll see some of Monte Alban’s 170 tombs, whose excavations revealed a range of paintings and stone carvings.
Visit pyramids, temples, altars and the I-shaped ball court constructed in 100 BC. Make your way up the South Platform (Plataforma Sur), a large area known for its wide staircase and great views.
Enjoy some free time wandering the well-preserved site on your own and capturing memorable photos. Your Oaxaca pyramids tour of Monte Alban ends with drop-off back at your hotel.
Itinerary
Explora los tesoros culturales que rodean Oaxaca en un viaje de 2 horas y media. Comenzamos por Monte Albán, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO en el año de 1987, descubre los maravillosos edificios de esta antigua ciudad Zapoteca, así también como su historia y cultura que tenían.
Debido a la contingencia COVID-19 el tiempo para este recorrido puede prolongarse mas del tiempo establecido en el itinerario.
Nota: es obligatorio el uso de cubrebocas, lentes o careta.
la recogida empieza a las 7:00am, debido a que se hace una fila de aproximadamente de 2 horas para poder accesar a la zona arqueológica.El tour finaliza aproximadamente a la 1:30pm
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* por el tiempo de espera deberán ir desayunados o llevar box lunch
* ropa y calzado cómodos
* una botella de agua
* sombrero, bloqueador
Cualquier cambio será notificado 24 horas antes del servicio.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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