Mount Alban Day Trip
Day Trip Details
Having picked you up from your hotel at the indicated time, we hit the road towards Mount Alban. This archaeological site, found only 10 km from the city of Oaxaca, is one of the most important sites in Zapotec culture.
The magnitude of the place is apparent as soon as you arrive, and with an expert guide you'll explore the ancient site. As you hear the numerous legends surrounding its long history, you'll visit pyramids, temples and altars, as well as the many residential structures congregated around the Gran Plaza.
The ceremonial centre of Mount Alban was one of the most important religious sites in Mesoamerica, and served as the Zapotec capital. And on this tour, you'll learn all about the culture and history behind this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This excursion around Mount Alban finishes back at the hotels of Oaxaca after a 3-hour tour.
Pickup Service
This activity includes pickup at hotels in the center of Oaxaca.
During Easter, July, the Day of the Dead holidays, and Christmas, different pickup points will be offered depending on your location, due to traffic congestion. The local provider will contact you to indicate an exact pickup point:
- San Felipe del Agua area: Hotel Ángel Inn
- Santa Lucía area: Puerta del CCO (Oaxaca Convention Center)
- North zone: corner of Juárez el Llano park
- South zone: in front of the Hotel Hacienda
- East zone: parish of Nuestra Señora de La Merced
- West area: Chapel of San José
More Information
Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup & drop off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Not included
Food
Admission ticket to the Mount Alban archaeological site: 100 MXN (US$ 5.36) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Depending on the date, time, or language selected, this tour may be offered by different local suppliers: Paraiso Huatulco Corporate name: OPERADORA PARAISO HUATULCO S.A DE C.V Registered Office: CALLE DARSENA MANZANA 20 LOTE 8 Y 9 SECTOR A, , SANTA CRUZ HUATULCO OAXACA, Mexico Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 14100939971 Contact information Email: reservaciones@paraisohuatulco.com Phone: +52 958 583410 Chimalli Travel Corporate name: Chimally Empresas Turísticas Registered Office: MURGUIA 102-4, Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): CET020619DU3 Contact information Email: agencias@chimalli.travel Phone: 9512229793
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