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Steeped in history and mysticism, the ancient burial site of Mitla—which translates as the “Place of the Dead”—dates back to 900 BC. Notable for its mix of Zapotec and Mixtec architecture, adorned with elaborate mosaics and ornate stonework, it’s one of Oaxaca’s most important archaeological sites.
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Hierve el Agua(2hrs), Mitla from Oaxaca
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Something that we have identified from others, are our Guides, all of them are part of the Lescas family and we want to share what we like about our beautiful Oaxaca, fun, ambitious and knowledgeable about the history and traditions of Oaxaca, we believe that the guide It has the ability to transmit the passion and come to appreciate everything from a different vision
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USD38.63
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USD38.63

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
63
Get to know several places of interest in a single tour. First we visit the legendary tule tree, then we visit a rug workshop in Teotitlán del Valle. To then go to the archaeological ruins of Mitla, the petrified waterfalls of hierve el agua and finally a mezcal distillery. Monday and Tuesday we do not visit Mitla because it is closed.
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USD35.00
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USD35.00

Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, mezcal, el tule, desde Oaxaca
113
Discover one of Oaxaca’s natural minerales, the gigantie tree of el Tule which is over 2000 years olg, we Will procee to Teotitlan del Valle where you can admire the wool carpets; we continue to the ceremonial center of Mitla, outstandingly beautiful for ist magnificent fretwork made of countless polish stones, our journey continues to hierve el agua, where you wil have the opportunity to admire the beautiful petrified wather falls: our last stop is a mezcal destilley.The archaeological zone of Mitla is only visited from Wednesday to Sunday.
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USD47.57
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USD47.57

Oaxaca Conmigo Tours
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Experience the culture, history, and traditions of Oaxaca on a private sightseeing tour of the area. Depart from your accommodation and visit several important landmarks including archeological sites, artisan workshops, the ancient Hierve el Agua, traditional markets, and even a mezcal distillery. There is a lot to see in Oaxaca and this tour covers a lot of ground, which lets you make the most of your time.
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USD216.34
per group
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USD216.34
per group

Combo two-day tours, Hierve el Agua Full day and Monte Alban full day
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To guarantee a low price, we offer you a combo of two tours. We recommend this combo, if it is your first visit to Oaxaca. We have new and modern vehicles, with government permits to transport and also with insurance.
Avoid taking free excursions, they don't guarantee you have a certified guide.
To guarantee a low price, the order of the tours may change.
You should consider that the tours are in continuous days.
We only use vans for tours.
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USD96.95
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USD96.95

Mitla, Tule, Tlacolula and Teotilán
10
Discover Oaxaca's rich, cultural history on a day trip to several nearby towns. Join a small group and visit the Mitla archaeological site and the town of Tlacolula to learn about the ancient Zapotecs. Then, it's on to the artisan village of Teotilan del Valle before concluding at a mezcal distillery to sample the drink and learn about the manufacturing process.
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USD51.00
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USD51.00

Mitla Guided Tour Half Day
9
Learn more about Oaxacan heritage on a half-day excursion to Mitla. Join a small group and visit the ancient archaeological complex of Mitla. Learn about the Zapotecs who built this incredible structure, and enjoy free time to explore the ruins. You will also visit a local workshop where you can see the traditional way of making Oaxacan textiles with natural dyes.
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USD35.00
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USD35.00

Boil the water tour
33
A great experience that the guides and operators will give you a warm welcome and good service. The best experience in oaxaca
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USD36.06
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USD36.06

Boil the water
The tule tree is the widest tree that exists in the world with an age of more than two thousand years, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes during the tour.
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USD35.00
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USD35.00

Paths of Mezcal
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We offer a deep insight into the archeology, nature and living culture of Oaxaca. Through the wonderful ancestral architecture in Mitla, the interaction with Zapotec weavers in Teotitlán del Valle and producers of true artisanal mezcal. Our groups are small to guarantee personalized attention by professional tour guides with long experience, knowledge and passion for Oaxaca.
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USD65.00
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USD65.00

2-Day Oaxaca Highlights Tour / Private Option Upgrade
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Archeology and history-loving travelers will enjoy this two-day tour of Oaxaca that includes visits to the most important ancient sites. You'll take the Monte Alban route on one day and the Mitla route on another, visiting the artisan village of Arrazola, the Mitla archeological site, a Mezcal factory, and much more. Learn about history and contemporary culture while having fun.
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USD52.31
Price varies by group size
From
USD52.31
Price varies by group size

Private Family Tour including Mitla, Mezcal Factory and Natural Colored Rugs
4
Enjoy a Private Tour with family or friends; ideal for groups of 4 to 15 people. Fall in love with incredible landscapes and take the ideal photo with plenty of time and without rush. Make a visit at your own pace with extended time if you wish, without depending on the itinerary of a mass group.
During this Private Tour you will be accompanied by a certified guide (english or spanish speaking) and a driver in a modern and comfortable vehicle according with the number of passengers. In addition, if you are Mexican, you can take advantage of the discounts for nationals at each site (only if applicable) such as student discount or free entry on Sundays.
We will pick you up at your hotel's lobby at your starting selected time, we will visit the most emblematic places of this route such as the Tule Tree (more than 2000 years old), Teotitlan del Valle (artisans create beautiful wool rugs), Mitla (archaeological site), Tlacolula Chapel with beautiful sacred art and Mezcal factory.
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USD99.00
Price varies by group size
From
USD99.00
Price varies by group size

2-Day Guided Tour in Oaxaca with a Certified Guide
Enjoy 2 days in Oaxaca. We will travel from Bahías de Huatulco to the city of Oaxaca at 6:00 am in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide, approximately 6 hours to reach the first tourist attraction to visit. Enjoy the Mezcal tasting in a palenque where you will observe the Mezcal elaboration process. Discover the history of the archaeological zone of Mitla. Appreciate a spectacular view from the petrified waterfalls Hierve el Agua. Let's explore the thousand-year-old secret of the Zapotecs with the observation of the elaboration of artisanal textiles.
We will appreciate the gigantic Tree of Tule and we will know the architecture and history of the ex-convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
We will walk and we will know the history of the Archaeological zone of Monte Alban and we will appreciate the process of elaboration of the Alebrijes.
We will observe the process of elaboration of the black clay and we will visit a town in the San Jose mountains of the Pacific.
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USD290.00
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USD290.00

From Huatulco to Oaxaca villages experience
3
Enjoy an Amazing experience from Huatulco to Oaxaca in 3 days or more, you will discover the magic of ancient zapotec culture, also you will visit a mezcal factory, the Archaeological site of Mitla. The adventure continues making the following stop to the Zapotec indigenous people of weavers "Teotitlan del valle", a place full of colors. the journey will take you to appreciate the famous and most notable "Tree of El Tule", And to finish this first day of adventure we arrived at the Oaxacan capital city, where they will appreciate the famous church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
The second day you will enjoy this great journey where we will know Monte Alban archaeological site which is the ancient capital of the Zapotecos and one of the first cities in Mesoamerica. we willvisit a small town of adobe houses "San Bartolo Coyotepec" famous for its black pottery.
you will have the opportunity to visit Artisan Villages where you will admire the wood carving artisans.
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USD1,000.00
per group
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USD1,000.00
per group

Tour to Mitla and The Mezcal Paths From Oaxaca
We will visit the Zapotec town of Santiago Matatlán, known as the world capital of mezcal. We will visit a mezcal palenque, where you will learn about the process of making this mystical drink. And as through the generations the process of making Mezcal has been preserved.
The palenque is decorated with murals of urban art, phrases and colors of the evil of love. Our visit includes a Mezcal tasting. We will visit an agave field, where you can take the best photos.
In our second stop, we will visit the agave fields aboard a barrel, enjoy the music and make a stop to learn about the process of making Pulque.
Mitla is an obligatory stop, a city that achieved the evolution of Zapotec architecture. Its name means "place of the dead". Mitla, is now one of the 6 magical towns of Oaxaca.
We will make a stop to taste Oaxacan food (not included)
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USD97.10
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USD97.10

Enjoy all Pyramids of Oaxaca in Private Day Tour: Monte Alban, Mitla, Dainzú
This tour is ideal for those archeological lovers. Experience the essence of its two cultures: La Zapoteca and La Mixteca, both left a historical and cultural legacy that today can be breathed strongly in the identity of Oaxaca.
We will visit the most important archeological sites in Oaxaca such as: Monte Alban and Mitla.
This tour is operated in private for your family and / or friends, in a comfortable vehicle according to number of passengers. You will be accompanied by a certified guide (Spanish - English) and driver.
An advantage on private service is the freedom to move at your own pace without haste and enjoy every visited site. You will have enough time to take as many photos as you want, forget about waiting a big group. Enjoy your own tour.
This is a special adventure that will let you carry incredible memories of your travel experiences and the magic of the Oaxacan roots and finally will recharge with a special energy.
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From
USD80.00
Price varies by group size
From
USD80.00
Price varies by group size
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- Yagul
- Hierve el Agua
- Tlacolula Market (Mercado de Tlacolula)
- Teotitlán del Valle
- Tule Tree (Arbol del Tule)
- San Bartolo Coyotepec
- Abastos Market (Central de Abastos)
- Cacaluta Bay (Bahia de Cacaluta)
- Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden (Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca)
- Zaachila
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