Excursion to Monte Albán and Cuilápam de Guerrero

Excursion to Monte Albán and Cuilápam de Guerrero

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Oaxaca, and hit the road westwards towards the ruins of Mount Albán. Just 10 km from Oaxaca, we'll discover this important archaeological site, discovering the Zapotec culture which was isolated in this area of Mexico

Passing through the old city we'll get to know the pyramids, temples, altars and other residential structures which have survived the passage of time. And what's more, our guide will explain to you the traditions of a culture which will be completely unknown to many of you.

Leaving the archaeological site behind, we'll head to an Alebrijes factory . These wooden figures are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures made of wood, and form an important part of Mexican culture. You'll learn the origins, symbolism and use to which these figures are put.

We head back to the motorway and make a stop at a local restaurant where you'll have the opportunity to buy lunch or eat any food you have brought with you.

After eating, we'll make our way to Cuilápam de Guerrero where we'll find the ex-convent bearing the same name, the main monument in the area. We'll tour the Spanish style building from the 16th century, learning at the same time of its ancestral uses, and also the designs and techniques which were used in its construction.

And finally, before returning to Oaxaca, we'll head to the San Bartolo Coyotepec, where we'll visit a local pottery workshop, full of the local iconic material from Mexico.