Things to Do in Oaxaca

We started the tour at the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, a monumental architectural complex of the Dominican Order, without a doubt one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque in Mexico. We continue on foot on the Tourist Walkway, from Santo Domingo de Guzmán and to the center of the City, where various museums, galleries, craft shops and restaurants are located. We continue our tour on foot and we will arrive at a chocolate shop, where in addition to knowing how Oaxacan chocolate is prepared, we will be able to do our own grinding. We will also visit the Benito Juárez Market, the most traditional in the city, where you can buy the famous "Oaxaqueño Mole", Quesillo and Chapulines. Then we enter the November 20 market, where we will see the famous "Pasillo de Humo". Languages English and Spanish (bilingual guide) Others Please be advised that the order of the visits may change. Inclusions: English and Spanish (Bilingual guide) Exclusions: Entrance fee Meal Transport Pick-up available from the hotel. Important Info: Please indicate your telephone number when booking. Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Monte Albán is the biggest Zapotec urban centre, was built in Oaxaca and that's because these ruins are the most important in the entire state. It takes part of the World Heritage list UNESCO, this place is going to be our first stop. Arrazola is an artisan town. The shapes made of Copal are fantastically carved and painted, called Alebrijes. Our next stop is Cuilápam de Guerrero, in the XVI century it was a Dominican monastery, we can see the open chapel, the place where General Vicente Guerrero was shot. Finally, we going to visit San Bartolo Coyotepec, worldwide famous because of the beautiful black mud shapes. Languages English and Spanish Inclusions: Drop off at the hotel. Pick-up available from the hotel. Tickets Important Info: We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, camera, swimwear, towel, sun cream and a cap. Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Discover the land of Alebrijes: San Martıń Tilcajete, where you will learn about the process of making figures, carving, and painting an Alebrije (brightly coloured Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures). With the help of an expert, you’ll follow the steps of making these figures into whatever your imagination can think of! Examples include small animals, pegasus, aliens, and mythical creatures. During the activity, you will be provided with a small wooden figure, a brush, and paint. You will have 90-minutes to let your imagination go wild as you decorate your Alebrije, all with the support of an expert. Don't worry, if you don´t have time to finish your figure, you can take it with you and continue painting it from home. You will learn time-held traditions by the artisans of the community inherited by their ancestors. Languages English and Spanish (bilingual guide) Inclusions: Equipment Hotel pick-up and drop-off Local Expert Assistance Exclusions: Meal Drinks Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

This tour will allow you to explore more to Oaxaca, leave the bustling city behind and discover some of Mexico´s rich traditions. Start the tour with a visit to San Martín Tilcajete, where you will learn about the process of making Alebrijes, the brightly coloured mystical wooden figures, one of the most emblematic handicrafts of Oaxaca. Next, travel to San Bartolo Coyotepec , a town famous for its black clay pottery, admire these beautiful pieces and learn about the process of making them. Continue as you make a stop in Teotitlán del Valle , known for it´s hand-made wool rugs dyed with natural dyes are made. See up close these beautiful rugs. Finish the tour with a stop in Santa Maria el Tule , and witness the wonder of the 2, 000-year-old El Tule tree. This enormous tree girth measures over 58m, and stands over 40m tall! Languages English and Spanish (bilingual guide) Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off Guide Exclusions: Meal Drinks Tickets Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Begin your adventure to the beautiful Santiago Apoala as you journey across the state admiring the beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival, enjoy a walk along the paths of the enchanted forest, see interesting rocks, a cave and more things nature has to offer in the company of a local guide. Our next stop will be the main waterfall, named "cola de serpiente” meaning snake tail. During the walk, you will visit an enchanted lagoon where you will be invited to swim in the colourful and unique turquoise blue water. You will have the opportunity to swim and take in the views. Mid-afternoon you will return towards the city, where your tour will come to an end. Languages English and Spanish (bilingual guide) Inclusions: Local Expert Assistance Hotel pick-up and drop-off Exclusions: Meal Tickets Drinks Important Info: This excursion is not recommended for people with reduced mobility. ;Comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses and hat. Redeem Info: EVOUCHER - E-voucher. Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Monte Alban is the most important archaeological zone in the state of Oaxaca. The former grand Zapotec capital flourished for thirteen centuries, from the year 500 BC to 850 AD, until it slowly was abandoned. It was enlisted by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity along with the city of Oaxaca on . Along with your guide, travel back in time as you discover the majesty of this once great Zapotec city. Explore and learn the secrets of the site as you visit the North Platform, the Sunken Patio, the South Platform and the Ball Court. Languages English and Spanish (bilingual guide) Inclusions: Tickets Hotel pick-up and drop-off Local Expert Assistance Exclusions: Meal Drinks Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Begin your tour with a stop in Santa Maria el Tule , where you have the chance to witness the wonder of the 2, 000-year-old El Tule tree. This enormous tree girth measures over 58m, and stands over 40m tall! It is one of the biggest and oldest trees in the world. We will visit the Zapotec weavers town, Teotitlan del Valle . Watch this impressive craft, as weavers use ancestral techniques to make and paint the rugs, most of them are personal designs and also imitations of famous artists. Next, a stop at the archaeological zone of Mitla is a must, this city has the most important architectural evolution achievement and Mitla means “place of the dead”. With the extraordinary decoration of borders on the walls, it is actually one of the five magic towns in Oaxaca. What´s more, enjoy a visit to a Mezcal Factory where you will learn about the process and enjoy shots of different mezcal flavours that they offer. Finish with a visit to Hierve el Agua , where you will have the chance to take a dip in the famous petrified waterfalls. Languages English and Spanish (bilingual guide) Inclusions: Tickets Hotel pick-up and drop-off Exclusions: Meal Drinks Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Discover one of the most preserved biodiversities in the State. In Ixtlán de Juárez, visit the crystal viewpoint, from where the impressive wooded landscapes of the Sierra Norte can be seen. At Guelatao de Juárez , visit the Laguna Encantada, the museum that displays the work of Juárez and the replica of the house of Benito Juárez. Visit Capulálpam de Méndez, the first magical town in Oaxaca, where you will enjoy a walk through the quiet streets and admire its beautiful adobe and quarry architecture, where the colonial temple of San Mateo stands out and the history of its golden altarpieces. There will also be a visit to the Center of Traditional Indigenous Medicine and the viewpoint of the Cross. Languages English and Spanish (bilingual guide) Inclusions: Tickets Hotel pick-up and drop-off Local Expert Assistance Exclusions: Meal Any additional expenses which are not included or detailed in the programme. Drinks Important Info: We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year. Please wear sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

In this tour we will visit the greatest petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, one with 95 feet taller another with 40 feet taller, made of carbonated water that falls springs localized on the top of the mountain. You will have enough time to walk through the trails with local guides and enjoy the beautiful landscape of this place. Afterwards we will make a stop to enjoy a delicious Oaxacan lunch, at the house of a crazy family, which has a traditional smoke kitchen, where you will enjoy the authentic flavors of Oaxacan food. Finally we will visit the Zapotec weavers town, Teotitlán del Valle, in this place the weavers use ancestral techniques to make and paint the rugs, most of them are personal designs and also imitations of famous artists like Toledo, Picasso and Tamayo. Inclusions: Tickets Guide Transport Important Info: Please wear comfortable shoes. Bring comfortable clothes Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

The road shows us the magnificent biodiversity of the Sierra Sur de Oaxaca. San José del Pacífico, is a community located at 2, 500 meters above sea level and whose fame is characterized by the cultivation and consumption of hallucinogenic mushrooms, which occur mostly in the seasons from June to August. There will be a stop for breakfast (not included), before the adventure begins, entering the forest to connect with nature, breathe fresh air and delight our eyes with the impressive landscapes in the cloud forest. This walk is done in the company of a local guide. During the tour, you can take part in various optional activities (not included) such as swings in the middle of the forest, suspension bridges, viewpoints in trees and the most extreme adventures such as the vacuum swing and the pendulum jump. Languages English and Spanish (bilingual guide) Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off Local Expert Assistance Exclusions: Breakfast Meal Drinks Optional activities Important Info: Please bring closed shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen and a camera. We recommend bringing spending money. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

You will be witness of the marvelous XVI construction by San Jerónimo Tlacoyahuaya Friars. In which the most important figures are the altars of Rosario’s Virgi, Descending, Maria and his child, and Angel Gabriel. Also one of the most beautiful art masterpieces made by the Indian painter Juan de Arrué. We will visit the archaeological zone of Yagul, this city grows as an urban centre during the Monte Albán decline (800 d. C ). Later Yagul was established as a city-state in Oaxaca Valley and preserved until the arrival of Spain. Our last stop is Tlacolula, we will walk through the traditional market, colourful and varied, this fascinating place is in the main Street of the town and Sundays only. This is the closest example of a pre-Hispanic market because a lot of Indians are involved in the sale. Languages English and Spanish Inclusions: Tickets Transport Exclusions: Meal Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.