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Discover the heart of Santa María Huatulco through a cultural immersion that showcases local traditions, art, and cuisine. Begin your trip with a comfortable transfer from your accommodation to the town of Santa María Huatulco to visit the main square and the town church. We continue our tour to visit the town of Benito Juárez, where you can interact with local families and learn how to prepare traditional tostadas with nixtamalized corn. Experience the entire coffee process on a local plantation, from harvest to brewing, and enjoy making your own artisanal chocolate with fresh cacao. - Visit the main square and historic church of the town of Santa María Huatulco. - Spending time with local families and demonstrating how to make traditional corn toast. - Enjoy exotic and seasonal fruits.

The visit to the central church in the little cross will be unforgettable, you will be able to appreciate the largest mural on the Virgin of Guadalupe made so far by a Mexican artist, in the museum of Oaxacan handicrafts you will be able to admire all the art that is made in the traditional way, the history that you will know about the town that dates back several centuries and at the end the taking of photos in the best viewpoints.

Enjoy the street of historical Oaxaca while your eyes delight with its murals, your ears with its history, your sense of smell with the aromas of its gastronomy and your palate with its flavors, which will touch your heart with happiness. Allow us to show you the city of Oaxaca through its own native people, and let you fall in love with the wonders that only Oaxaca has.

Get further off the beaten track and go deeper into Zapotec history at exceptional, yet lesser-visited, archaeological sites in the Tlacolula area: Yagul, Lambityeco, and Dainzu. We’ll also visit the women makers of traditional red pottery at San Marcos Tlapazola. Final itinerary subject to the chance of changing weather or other conditions, with appropriate substitutions.

Highlights of the Oaxaca Artisan Tour: Pottery Class with a Master Artisan: Learn from a renowned Oaxacan craftsman and create your own mezcalero, the iconic piece of the local mezcal culture. Visit to the Alebrije Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles: Explore the creative process behind these vibrant alebrijes and discover why their pieces are certified and valued as art. Discover the Secret of Black Clay: Learn the story behind the technique that gives black clay its shine, and visit the workshop’s store to purchase unique pieces. This tour is guided by an English-speaking guide and includes private transportation, allowing you to adjust the schedule to your needs, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience.

San Jacinto Amilpas and Santa María Atzompa become scenes of absolute mysticism during the Day of the Dead holiday. This experience allows visitors to tour pantheons lit by thousands of candles and participate in traditional vigils where local families honor their ancestors among cempasúchil and copal flowers. By joining this tour, travelers will gain a first-hand knowledge about Zapotec cosmogony and the role of glazed mud in ritual offerings. The activity offers memorable encounters with the community and the opportunity to witness the "alumbra" in an authentic environment, guaranteeing a deep and respectful cultural immersion. This experience is aimed at culture enthusiasts, photographers and curious travelers looking to connect with the roots of Oaxaca outside of conventional routes in a vibrant and enriching atmosphere.

This experience has been carefully designed for those who want to discover the essence of Oaxaca in one day. In addition to visiting Monte Albán, the ancient capital of Zapoteca and one of the most important archaeological sites in Mexico, you will visit some of the most representative craft villages in the region. You’ll get up close and personal with the process of making black mud in San Bartolo Coyotepec and the colorful hand-carved and hand-painted alebrijes in San Antonio Arrazola. In addition, you will visit Teotitlán del Valle, renowned for its extraordinary wool mats woven with natural dyes, a rare stop because it is located in a different valley. Thanks to a carefully planned route, this tour brings together history, art and tradition in one private experience, allowing you to make the most of your time without sacrificing the quality of each visit.

Let yourself go for a day full of flavors, colors and traditions that make Oaxaca unique. Start your experience with making Oaxaca cheese as it is called elsewhere and enjoying a breakfast with traditional memelitas (small corn tortillas), learning the secrets of local cuisine directly from the creators. Admire the grandeur of Monte Albán, the Zapotec city that dominates the valley with its ancient structures and breathtaking views. Enter San Antonio Arrazola, where artisans bring to life the colorful wooden figures called tones and nahuales — popularly known as alebrijes — and share with them the richness of their tradition. Finish in San Bartolo Coyotepec, home of the unmistakable black mud, and discover how clay is transformed into unique pieces through generations of techniques. You can take authentic souvenirs directly from the family workshops, preserving a piece of Oaxaca with you.

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.

Since ancient times, Oaxaca has stood as the vibrant heart where the many cultures of the state converge. Once the cradle of Mitla and Monte Albán—cities whose splendor illuminated southeastern Mexico—this land remains a living tapestry of tradition and heritage. Today, Oaxaca City welcomes travelers with the warmth of its people: proud, talented, and eager to share their rich cultural legacy. Whether you’re a visitor from afar or a fellow Mexican, here, you’ll not only discover history and artistry—you’ll feel at home. Come, immerse yourself in an experience where every corner tells a story, and every encounter feels like a celebration.

Discover the Zapotec legacy in a more personal and complete way in a private experience designed exclusively for you. Discover the Zapotec legacy in a more personal and complete way in a private experience designed exclusively for you

Step into one of the most magical nights in Oaxaca—when the city glows under thousands of candles, music drifts through the air, and the boundary between the living and the dead fades away. This experience takes you beyond sightseeing. You’ll walk through the legendary cemeteries of Panteón General, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, and Santa María Atzompa—guided by locals who live this tradition with love and pride. Feel the warmth of families tending their altars, the scent of cempasúchil and copal, and the emotion of a night that celebrates memory, life, and reunion. More than a tour, this is an intimate journey into the soul of Oaxaca—authentic, emotional, and unforgettable.

Journey into the ancient heart of Oaxaca with a private archaeological experience at Monte Albán, one of Mexico’s most remarkable heritage sites. Discover the legacy of the Zapotec civilization as your guide leads you through vast terraces, pyramids, and ceremonial platforms that once shaped a powerful ancient city. Uncover the meaning behind intricate carvings, tombs, and sacred spaces while learning how this ancient civilization thrived high above the Oaxaca Valley. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views that connect the past with the present in a truly unforgettable setting. Continue your cultural journey in Teotitlán del Valle, where Zapotec heritage lives on through traditional weaving. Watch artisans create vibrant textiles using natural dyes and techniques passed down through generations. This private tour blends archaeological discovery with cultural heritage, offering a deeper understanding of Oaxaca’s ancient civilization and living traditions.

Indulge in a day designed to nourish body and soul on a 1-day wellness retreat in Mazunte. You’ll enjoy several different activities—including yoga, learning to give a water massage, and an art-and-craft session—surrounded by nature. Plus, you’ll enjoy an intimate atmosphere in a small group.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this tour explores the UNESCO-listed archaeological zone of Monte Alban and surrounding attractions in one day of sightseeing. Highlights include stops at the Monte Alban Archeological Site, the town of Coyotepec, the Convento de Cuilapam, and the village of Arrazola for a traditional wood-carving workshop. This experience includes round-trip, air-conditioned transportation from Oaxaca City.

When in Huatulco, you must pay a visit to the Pochutla marketplace when it’s on. This is where you’ll experience local culture through food, and the best way to learn all about it is with a guide. This group tour also includes transportation, so no need to organize that. Just enjoy the colorful atmosphere and the handicrafts, foods, and local products.

We go around the main town la crucecita we get to stop at the mezcal testing and silver shop few view points.

Experience the very best of Oaxaca in just one unforgettable day! You will explore ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban with expert guidance, witness one of only two Petrified Waterfall on Earth at Hierve el Agua and enjoy breathtaking views throughout the Journey! Along the way, you will be welcomed into the home and weaving workshop of an indigenous Zapotec family in Teotitlan del Valle, where you will learn firsthand about their traditional techniques & natural dyes. Lunch takes place in a beautiful and charming Artisanal distillery restaurant where authentic Oaxacan food becomes part of the Experience. You will also enjoy a curated Mezcal tasting with exclusive batch selections. This is not a rushed Tour. It is a full, inmersive, personalized experience- designed to make your day in Oaxaca truly exceptional What are you waiting for!

Enjoy a fantastic experience taking a tour with 3 places to visit Oaxaca. Immerse yourself in Oaxacan culture on this day trip with me as a Zapotec tour guide. Will visit the most important archaeological site in Oaxaca, located in the majestic urban center of the city. Site which is the ancient capital of the Zapotecos and one of the first cities in Mesoamerica. This area was known as the religious, political, and economic center of our ancestors the Zapotec civilization. Continue with the adventure in Teotitlán del Valle is it a place full of colours with the Zapotec weavers indigenous people at Teotitlán del Valle, you will learn about the development of wool rugs, bags and sarapes. And end your tour learning about the process of mezcal production with a delicious taste.

You will witness the wonderful construction of the seventeenth century, built by the Dominican Friars, in San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya, where its kinship altars stand out with images of the Virgin of the Rosary, the Diseding, Mary, the Child and the Arcangel Gabriel. One of the most beautiful pictorial works is that of Saint Jerome of the indigenous painter Juan de Arrué, who is said to be his famous work. We visited the Archaeological Zone of Yagul, a city that flourished as an urban center after the dean of Monte Albán (800 years d.c.). Later after a short abandonment, Yagul resurfaced to become a city-state, in the Oaxaca Valley, which prevailed until shortly before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. In the end we visited Tlacolula, where we will walk through one of the most traditional tianguis in the country, one of the most complete and colorful in Oaxaca. This fascinating place is set on Sundays on the main street of the village.

● Tasting rich and locally-sourced coffee from local vendors ● Shopping local booths and get one-of-a-kind souvenirs ● Taking in the scenery of the surrounding areas ● Observing the traditional architecture ● Getting insight into the everyday lives of a resident

There are layers of history in Oaxaca, and one of the most important sites is Monte Alban, capital of the Zapotecos. This hassle-free, private tour makes it possible to visit Monte Alban, also one of the first cities in Mesoamerica, where you can let your certified Zapoteco guide take care of all the logistics. Note that admission fees are extra, so you can choose which places you’d like to explore.

You will get your money's worth going booking this tour. With over 20 years offering tours around Oaxaca, we have created this 4 in 1 tour that will give our guests a complete culture and nature experience. We have friendly, professional, bi-lingual drivers and guides that will ensure your tour will be a success and a lasting happy memory.

In our tour of the day we visit; - Monte Albán the most important Archaeological Zone of the state. - San Bartolo Coyotepec where we will meet a family that is dedicated to the elaboration of black clay. - San Martín Tilcajete land of the Alebrijes, mystical figurines made of copal wood and painted by hand. - Ocotlan de Morelos, where we visit its market - Santo Tomas Jalitza house of artisans where it is known for its backstrap loom. Your visit to Oaxaca will be a great experience!