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Ideal for first-time visitors to Oaxaca, this combination 2-day tour offers a comprehensive look at the region and its most popular attractions. Visit the archaeological site of Monte Albán, the Cuilapam Convent, and San Bartolo Coyotepec to see black clay pottery. On the second day, admire "El Arbol del Tule" and the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and explore Teotitlan del Valle, which is known for its colorful weavings.
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Combo two-day tours, Hierve el Agua Full day and Monte Alban full day
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This cooking class is developed through deep research with people specialized in pre-Hispanic food, we seek to spread the heritage value of Oaxaca vegetarian food. Together with a traditional Cook we will tour the neighborhood and buy the freshest products for our dishes.
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Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class
4 hours
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Spend a full day with my family in a Zapotec village near Oaxaca and experience real life in our community. This is not a conventional tour, but a genuine cultural experience where you will be welcomed into our home and daily life. Throughout the day, you will enjoy homemade traditional food, learn how to prepare chocolate using ancestral techniques, visit local artisans, and explore the village and its surroundings. We will share with you our culture, traditions, and way of life as it is lived today in our community. Mezcal is also part of our culture, and we will visit a small artisanal distillery to learn about its traditional process. My family and I love sharing our culture in a natural and personal way, creating meaningful and unforgettable experiences for our visitors.
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Authentic Day in my Zapotec Village - private experience.
9 hours
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Discover the tastes and textures of Oaxaca during a cooking workshop right in the heart of the city. Join a small group and visit a local market to gather ingredients for your class. There's no set menu, so the group can select which traditional dishes to make. Learn about the origins of each dish and several techniques during your hands-on class. Your tour end with the delicious meal that you've created.
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Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour
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Get your trip to Oaxaca off to a good start and pre-book a private transfer service. Meet the driver at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) after collecting your luggage and proceed to your vehicle. Next, enjoy a quick transfer to your Oaxaca accommodation, without the hassle of making multiple stops.
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Private and safe transfer from the airport to the hotel in Oaxaca
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If you prefer to see art in bustling streets rather than stuffy museums, you'll love Oaxaca and this half-day bike tour. In a small, intimate group you'll cycle around three city neighborhoods where you'll see colorful murals, posters, and stencil art by local artists. Visit workshops and learn about Oaxacan culture while seeing the sights and getting some exercise.
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Street Art Bike Ride
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Beat the crowds and discover the breathtaking beauty of Hierve el Agua with us in an intimate group experience. We guarantee groups of no more than six people, so you can truly connect with other travelers, live an authentic adventure, and receive a guided experience that enriches every step of the journey. Witness stunning rock formations that resemble frozen waterfalls as we explore the site on foot and take a REFRESHING swim, all while enjoying the AWE-INSPIRING views of the surrounding landscapes. Fully guided in both ENGLISH and Spanish. This is the perfect way to visit Hierve el Agua, hike around the formations and relax at the pools WITHOUT the addition of UNNECESSARY stops to actually see the place up and down with no rush. Don't miss out on this great adventure!
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Hierve el Agua Half-Day Guided Hike Adventure ALL FEES INCLUDED
6 hours
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Visit Mitla, Tule, and Hierve del Agua in a single day on this multi-stop tour from Oaxaca. With round-trip transportation provided, it’s easy to move between the different sites and there’s no need to rent a car. Learn about the Zapotec people at the Mitla archaeological site, see a 2000-year-old tree at Tule, and swim in the natural pools at Hiever del Agua. Get the most out of your visit to the region through guided commentary on the local people, culture, and history.
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Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide
10 hours
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You will enjoy the best tour visiting the main viewpoints of the destination, where you will contemplate the landscape of the beaches and take photos to remember in the letters of "Huatulco"; You will walk through the streets of the town to enter the main church and observe the virgin depicted on the ceiling; We will taste mezcals, mezcal creams, chocolate and mole in a local; We will observe and listen to the explanation of the elaboration of the typical clothes of the region and finally you will have the opportunity to shop.
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Huatulco Town Tour with Certified Guide
3 hours
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Whether you want to be met at Oaxaca Airport at the start of your trip or transferred from your hotel to the airport at the end, or both, this private transfer is the easy option. Instead of haggling with taxi drivers, squeezing into public transport, or self-driving in a new place, you can sit back and relax. This is a private service just for you and your party.
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Oaxaca - Airport Private Transport Service
20 to 40 minutes
Free Cancellation
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Simplify your arrival in or departure from Huatulco with this easy transfer service. You can book a one-way transfer from the international airport to your hotel, or vice versa, or book a return to streamline your whole trip. Shuttles run around the clock, every day of the week, so they will always be available when you need one.
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Huatulco Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Huatulco Hotels
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You will meet and tour the archaeological area, the Zapotec constructions closest to the city of Oaxaca. Monte Alban, capital of the Zapotecs in pre-Hispanic times, located at the top of the mountain, this wonderful archaeological area tours it in an average of 2 hours with certified guide.
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Monte Alban Only - Half Day Guided Tour - Oaxaca
3 to 4 hours
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What you see in the itinerary is just the tip of the iceberg of all the interesting things you will do and see with your private tour guide! Join us for a unique and unforgettable journey through the historic city of Oaxaca, tailored specifically to your interests and preferences. Our expert guide will meet you at your hotel and take you on a fascinating adventure through the city's hidden gems, revealing its rich history, captivating legends, and vibrant cultural heritage. Delve into the city's rich cultural heritage through: - Engaging stories and legends about the city's history and mythology - Traditional food and drink tastings - Interactions with local artisans and vendors - Visits to museums and cultural centers Our expert guide will accompany you throughout the tour, providing insightful commentary and answering any questions you may have. We'll move at your pace, ensuring that you have ample time to absorb the sights, sounds, and flavors of Oaxaca.
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Private Tour Guide in Oaxaca 3 hours - Best Rated
3 hours
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Venture beyond Oaxaca city to explore ancient ruins, scenery, and culture—covering multiple top sites in just one day. A dedicated driver lets you cover more ground than you could on your own, with time to swim, shop for textiles, sip artisanal mezcal, and stand in the shade of the famed Tule Tree. And with a local guide to share insights, you’ll soak up fascinating culture at every stop.
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full day tour : Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Mezcal, el tule and Mitla
11 hours
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Ideal for travelers short on time, this tour visits four attractions outside of Oaxaca de Juárez, in a full day of sightseeing. After morning pickup, head to the Monte Albán archaeological zone—one of the most significant archeological sites in the Oaxaca Valley. After spending roughly two hours exploring the site, visit Cuilapan de Guerrero, Arrazola, and San Bartolo Coyotepec, where artisans create elaborate objects from black clay.
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Monte Alban & artisan house workshop in Arrazola and Coyotepec
3 to 8 hours
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Take a day of shore leave from your cruise and explore the sites of Huatulco, an authentic Mexican town full of culture and character. Visit the town plaza and meet local people going about their day in the town center, and see where the river meets the sea at La Bocana. Find shops with local crafts and textiles, and taste local Mezcal in a hidden gem bar with your guide.
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Private Shore Excursion City & Sightseeing Tour
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Satisfy your curiosity about Zipolite, one of Mexico’s most famous nudist beaches, without stressing about the arrival logistics. Instead, forget about unreliable public transport and opt for this convenient round-trip excursion, which includes bilingual onboard commentary so you can learn more about Oaxaca’s coastline than you would alone.
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Rediscover Nature Adult Beach Experience
5 hours
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The ancient Zapotec city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte Alban sits about 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) west of Oaxaca. With this tour, explore the hilltop archaeological site with a guide and enjoy views overlooking the Oaxaca Valley. That leaves enough time to visit the artisan towns of Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel in downtown Oaxaca is included.
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Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour
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This is not a traditional tour, it is a completely personalized experience designed around you. Instead of following a fixed itinerary, you will have the freedom to choose the places that most interest you: from archaeological areas and traditional villages to artisan workshops and natural wonders. What really makes this experience unique is the guide behind it. The main attractions of Oaxaca are distributed in different valleys, so not all can be combined in a single day without sacrificing the quality of the tour. Our team is in charge of designing the best route according to your interests, ensuring a well organized and unhurried experience. Designed for private groups, this tour offers flexibility, comfort and a much more authentic way to discover Oaxaca. More than a tour, it’s having a local expert design your perfect day.
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Private custom Oaxaca tour – Design your perfect day
8 to 12 hours
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In an hour and 15 minutes we will explore the market that is only possible to visit on Mondays. Blocks and blocks of products, toys, clothing, shoes, fruits, vegetables, artisanal remedies, animals and more is what we will see and live the experience of a real Mexican market. Practice your Spanish while you do some shopping. Delight yourself walking through the streets of the Pochutla market, the smells, sounds and all the products you will see will transport you to the real Mexico. Don't let them tell you about this experience, live it! Visit the town of Pochutla
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Pochutla Market, authentic day. HT
5 to 6 hours
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This rare opportunity offers you the scoop on the current contemporary art market in Oaxaca. Along the way, they will inspire curiosity, encourage questions, and invite dialogue. Normally we will visit 2 workshops of Oaxacan artists with that unique and unmistakable artistic essence, from modern paintings and photographs to sculptures. Enjoy this tour where we will visit each of the spaces where we will appreciate a large part of the work and breathe the magic that surrounds each of these cultural venues. Each of the artists that we have contemplated on our tour is part of a new generation that is marking a strong influence on contemporary plastic arts. This coexistence talk with the artists will allow us to know their feelings and emotions of what their art tries to transmit in the live voice of its creators. It is the perfect opportunity if you are looking to acquire a piece of art for your space.
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Visit to workshops and studios of contemporary art artists
5 to 6 hours
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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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Mitla, Tule, Hierve el agua and Teotilán
9 to 10 hours
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Dive into the heart of Mezcal production in Oaxaca, Mexico, on this immersive tour in a Zaptoec village. Experience the ancient art of crafting this traditional drink from agave, guided by local artisans. Begin with a traditional Zapotec breakfast and explore an artisanal mezcaleria. Then, enjoy a lunch complemented by the mezcal's rich flavors.
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Artisanal Mezcal distillery in an authentic Zapotec village
9 hours
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Bursting with culture and cuisine, Oaxaca is a Mexican city you’ll want to make the most of. This private and personalized tour helps you maximize your time by focusing on attractions that interest you—whether colorful street art in Jalatlaco and Xochimilco or street food stalls in Oaxaca’s markets. Flexible durations and hotel pickup add convenience to your authentic exploration.
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Private Custom Tour in Oaxaca with Local Guide
2 to 4 hours
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