Monte Albán tour plus alebrijes and black clay workshops.
Description
Monte Albán is a must-see destination for those who visit Oaxaca. With more than 2,000 years of history, this archaeological site is truly unique. In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore the alebrijes and black clay workshops, emblematic crafts of the Valley of Oaxaca. Also, you cannot stop admiring the architectural beauty of the former convent of Cuilápam, a place that will also captivate you.
Tour Options
Itinerary
explanation of the history of the place and visit of the most important places
Visit to an alebrijes workshop, where the creation and elaboration of one of the most important crafts in Oaxaca will be explained.
Visit one of the most emblematic and beautiful convents in the State
You will visit one of the most important workshops in the production of black clay.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
My daughter and I took a trip to Monte Alban, an alebrije workshop and a black pottery workshop with Pavel as guide and Aron as driver. They were both a delight to be with; very knowledgeable, personable, patient and flexible. We learned a lot about the history of all three locations which included the opportunity to watch the artists at work. I loved the fact that the guides were very accommodating and gave us plenty of time to wander in all three locations and gave me a hand, literally, with climbing up and down the steps at Monte Alban. After taking this tour and a few others with Oaxaca by Locals I would recommend them without reservation.
It was beautiful and the driver and guide were great.The van was not that confortable .There are alebrijes in San Martin with better quality.The place where we ate was bad.
Hola! Sin duda hay muchos lugares para visitar, pero desgraciadamente no se pueden visitar a todos en un solo día. Saludos!!
Tour and guide was superb. His background in archeology enhanced our experience. His knowledge and explanations were not notch. Don Rosalio Felix treated my family and myself with courtesy and a deep regard for someone seeking knowledge beyond cursory and superficial facts about the people, place and events at Monte Alban. Without reservation I recommend the operator of this tour. On a closing note, Mr. Felix even accommodated our need for cool refreshments on what was a hot and very sunny August day. Truly a scholar and a gentleman.
Guillermo our guide was excellent. I was the only American on the tour, and he took the time to translate the historical and archeological points of interest at Monte Alban and to make sure he answered my questions. Both the alebrijes and black pottery workshops were fascinating and informative, and there was never any pressure to buy. The objects in both places are so high-quality and beautiful it's difficult to decide which ones you can't live without! Be aware that because of Covid and the vacation season here in Mexico, it can take more than an hour and a half to be admitted to Monte Alban; you sit in the van and wait for your turn. As in many places in Oaxaca, the number of visitors allowed is restricted.
