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Full-Day Tour Of Monte Alban Archaeological Site

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, Culture, History

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, Spanish

Description

Discover the remains of one of the most ancient civilizations in the Mesoamerica region at Monte Alban, a large pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan Municipality in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. Explore the ancient capital of the Zapotecs and see Juego de Pelota Ball Court, Plataforma Sur, El Palacio and other remains on this short tour. 

Highlights
  • The Arqueological site of Monte Albán  was awarded the title “World heritage site” by “UNESCO” in 1987.
  •  The most visited and the most important Arqueological site in the Oaxaca region.
  • One of the earliest cities of Mesoamerica, Monte Albán was important for nearly one thousand years as the pre-eminent Zapotec socio-political and economic center.
  •  You will find plataforms, temples, plazas and more atop the mountain, which rises 1,300 feet above the floor of the Oaxaca Valley.
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    • Pick up from the hotel and travel to the archaeological site of Monte Alban.
    • Stop by Cerro del Fortin on the way to enjoy panoramic views of the city.
    • Arrive at the Monte Alban archaeological site. 
    • Discover the Juego de Pelota Ball Court, which is slightly different to the ball courts at other sites in the area.
    • See El Palacio with its patio at the top and the Plataforma Sur, which features an attractive staircase. 


    Return to the hotel.

What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Travel insurance
  • English-speaking Oaxaca driver and guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entrances fees
What's Excluded
  • Food 
  • Drinks
  • Tips
What to bring
  • Hat
  • Suncream 
  • Comfortables clothes and shoes
Know before you go
  • Please do not wear parfum
  • If you need a wheelchair, baby carriage, stroller, please let us know in advance, free of charge
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 2 USD 189 Per Person
3 To 4 USD 199 Per Person
5 To 6 USD 229 Per Person
Child
1 To 3 USD 29 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 189 / person