Oaxaca, Atzompa & Monte Alban Tour with Lunch

Discover the mesmerizing mesoamerican treasures of the Oaxaca region, including the stunning city of Oaxaca itself, the artistic oasis of Atzompa, and the spectacular Zapotec pyramids of Monte Alban. Along the way, delight in an appetizing rooftop lunch at one of Oaxaca’s most celebrated and renowned restaurants - Tierra del Sol.

Your day tour of discovery kicks off in mesmerizing Monte Alban, where you’ll gaze up in wonderment at the spellbinding Zapotec pyramids of one of the oldest Mesoamerican cities. You’ll arrive early to avoid large crowds and before the Mexican heat becomes indomitable, allowing you a more intimate and relaxed appreciation of this monumental region.

Monte Alban’s heritage is mind-blowing, so you’ll be glad to have an expert guide on-hand to divulge the fascinating details of this site’s phenomenal influence, including its role in early time-keeping and writing.

The center of power for the Zapotec religion for centuries, the hilltop city of Monte Alban once dominated the open valleys of Oaxaca, and today you’ll still enjoy spellbinding vistas from atop the ancient city grounds. Its elevated position was intended to influence an enhanced communion with life’s higher powers, with the Zapotec people of Monte Alban calling themselves the ‘People of the Clouds’.

Your terrific tour continues to Atzompa, well-known for its ancient traditions and superb ceramics. Once one of Monte Alban’s barrios, Atzompa is also on a hilltop and boasts breathtaking ancient temples at its center.

Famously an artistic hub, Atzompa is home to a number of authentic Mexican craftspeople, ceramicists, and artists. You’ll visit the studio of an artist who pushes boundaries by blending traditional techniques with more modern influences, incorporating emblematic motifs and symbols.

Venturing back to Oaxaca, you’ll take a seat at Tierra del Sol, one of the city’s most famous restaurants. Here, on a terrace offering spectacular views of the Sto, Domingo complex, and skyline, you’ll savor a luscious Mixtec lunch prepared by some of the best chefs in town.

Rounding off your tour with a greater exploration of outstanding Oaxaca, you’ll visit the Museum of Santo Domingo, set in the atmospheric quarters of an ancient Dominican monastery. Soak up the spellbinding architecture of this historical sector of the city, in awe of Oaxaca’s magnificent evolution and heritage.

Highlights

• Monte Alban
• Atzompa
• Oaxaca
• Rooftop lunch
• Museum of Santo Domingo

What’s Included

• Professional guide
• Pick-up and drop off at your location
• Transportation in an A/C Van
• All entrance fees
• All activities described in description
• Lunch, Snacks and Drinks

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