Mexico · Archaeology

1-Day Monte Albán Archaeological Tour from Oaxaca

1 Day Round trip from Cerro del Fortín Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987
02 Visit one of the most important and most visited archaeological sites in Oaxaca
03 Discover the ancient Zapotec capital, a major Mesoamerican socio-political and economic center
04 See platforms, temples, and plazas atop a mountain 1,300 feet above the Oaxaca Valley
05 Enjoy panoramic views of Oaxaca from Cerro del Fortín

Discover Monte Albán, one of the earliest cities of Mesoamerica and the ancient capital of the Zapotecs, on this full-day tour from Oaxaca. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and see remarkable remains such as the Juego de Pelota Ball Court, El Palacio, and Plataforma Sur. Set high above the Oaxaca Valley, the site offers a fascinating look at one of the region's most important socio-political and economic centers.

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and see remarkable remains such as the Juego de Pelota Ball Court, El Palacio, and Plataforma Sur.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Oaxaca de Juarez

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Monte Albán Archaeological Site Tour

Pick up from the hotel and travel to the archaeological site of Monte Albán.
Stop by Cerro del Fortín on the way to enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Arrive at the Monte Albán archaeological site.
Discover the Juego de Pelota Ball Court, which is slightly different from the ball courts at other sites in the area.
See El Palacio, with its patio at the top, and Plataforma Sur, which features an attractive staircase.

Return to the hotel.