Oaxaca in One Day From Mexico City
1 day
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Mexico City, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
We leave very early in the morning from the Historic Center of Mexico City towards the capital of the state of Oaxaca, a cradle of great cultures such as the Zapotec and Mixtec, as well as important characters in the history of Mexico. Its more than 4000 years of history is irradiated by their traditions, their buildings, their parties, its colors, music, dances and gastronomy. We will experience all of this during our tour, spending around 5 hours in the city of Oaxaca de Juárez. On our way, we will make a brief stop to buy snacks or drinks and arrive at Oaxaca around 11:00 in the morning.
Stop At: Monte Alban, Oaxaca Mexico
The tour begins at the impressive archaeological site of Monte Albán, one of the most important cities of Mesoamerica and the first archaeological site in Mexico that UNESCO declared as a World Heritage; our visit to Monte Alban will last approximately 2 hours and will make you understand and appreciate the history of this place, in addition to impressing you with a landscape built over 2000 years ago by ancient Zapotecs on top of a hill. Zapotec, by the way, is one of the indigenous languages that are still spoken in the country and we will surely listen to it as we walk through the streets of Oaxaca.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman, Oaxaca Mexico
Our tour continues through the city of Oaxaca, where we will walk through the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman, a gem of the city that we cannot miss. The majesty of this construction lets us see the artistic richness and complex history of the area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Zocalo, Bustamante and Portal de Palacio S / N, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
We will continue our journey towards the Zocalo walking along the pleasant and festive Tourist Walkway. A street full of colors that highlight the elegant colonial architecture characteristics of Oaxaca
Stop At: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Avenida de La Independencia 700 Colonia Centro, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
We will visit the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, the most important temple of city and one of the first constructions built after the Spanish conquest.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mercado de Benito Juarez, Las Casas S/n, Oax_Re_Benito Juarez, Centro, Oaxaca Mexico
We will continue to the Benito Juarez Market, where we will end our visit wrapped in an environment full of sounds, aromas, colors and flavors of Oaxaca.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Mexico City, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
We will depart from the city of Oaxaca at around 5:00 p.m. and arrive at the meeting point in Mexico City at approximately 11:00 pm, depending on traffic conditions.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mexico City, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
We leave very early in the morning from the Historic Center of Mexico City towards the capital of the state of Oaxaca, a cradle of great cultures such as the Zapotec and Mixtec, as well as important characters in the history of Mexico. Its more than 4000 years of history is irradiated by their traditions, their buildings, their parties, its colors, music, dances and gastronomy. We will experience all of this during our tour, spending around 5 hours in the city of Oaxaca de Juárez. On our way, we will make a brief stop to buy snacks or drinks and arrive at Oaxaca around 11:00 in the morning.
Stop At: Monte Alban, Oaxaca Mexico
The tour begins at the impressive archaeological site of Monte Albán, one of the most important cities of Mesoamerica and the first archaeological site in Mexico that UNESCO declared as a World Heritage; our visit to Monte Alban will last approximately 2 hours and will make you understand and appreciate the history of this place, in addition to impressing you with a landscape built over 2000 years ago by ancient Zapotecs on top of a hill. Zapotec, by the way, is one of the indigenous languages that are still spoken in the country and we will surely listen to it as we walk through the streets of Oaxaca.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman, Oaxaca Mexico
Our tour continues through the city of Oaxaca, where we will walk through the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman, a gem of the city that we cannot miss. The majesty of this construction lets us see the artistic richness and complex history of the area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Zocalo, Bustamante and Portal de Palacio S / N, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
We will continue our journey towards the Zocalo walking along the pleasant and festive Tourist Walkway. A street full of colors that highlight the elegant colonial architecture characteristics of Oaxaca
Stop At: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Avenida de La Independencia 700 Colonia Centro, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico
We will visit the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, the most important temple of city and one of the first constructions built after the Spanish conquest.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mercado de Benito Juarez, Las Casas S/n, Oax_Re_Benito Juarez, Centro, Oaxaca Mexico
We will continue to the Benito Juarez Market, where we will end our visit wrapped in an environment full of sounds, aromas, colors and flavors of Oaxaca.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Mexico City, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
We will depart from the city of Oaxaca at around 5:00 p.m. and arrive at the meeting point in Mexico City at approximately 11:00 pm, depending on traffic conditions.
Included
- Round transportation from the meeting point
- Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Entrance to the archaeological site Monte Alban
- Entry/Admission - Monte Alban
Not included
- Pick up and drop off at the hotel
- Tips
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
Original
30%
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