Oaxaca City 2-Day Cultural Circuit: Monte Albán & Mitla
Huatulco, Oaxaca02 Days / 01 NightStarts 06:00Cancellation up to 3 days before
About this experience
An extraordinary 2-day journey into the cultural soul of Oaxaca, traveling from Huatulco via the modern scenic highway. Explore artisan villages: San Martín Tilcajete (home of mystical hand-carved alebrijes) and San Bartolo Coyotepec (black clay pottery masters). Tour the monumental archaeological site of Monte Albán—ancient Zapotec capital and UNESCO World Heritage site—before strolling Oaxaca City's historic center, Santo Domingo Temple, and vibrant traditional markets. On Day 2, marvel at the ancient Tule Tree, taste artisanal mezcal at a traditional distillery, see handwoven wool rugs in Teotitlán del Valle, and admire the stone mosaics of Mitla ruins.
Key details
Destination
Huatulco
Duration
02 Days / 01 Night
Start time
06:00
Operating days
Every day
Group size
2 – 16 people
Children ages
6 – 11 years
Cancellation
Up to 3 days before
Service
Spanish and English
What is included
Round-trip air-conditioned transportation Huatulco-Oaxaca-Huatulco, certified bilingual guide throughout the circuit, 1 night accommodation in a 3 or 4-star hotel in Oaxaca Downtown, admission tickets to Monte Albán, Mitla, and the Tule Tree, mezcal tasting at an artisanal palenque, and travel insurance.
Not included
Meals and beverages (breakfasts, lunches, dinners), gratuities, on-site local ruin guides, personal expenses.
Itinerary
DAY 1: 06:00 AM Departure from Huatulco | 10:00 AM San Martín Tilcajete (alebrijes workshop & breakfast) | 11:30 AM San Bartolo Coyotepec (black pottery) | 12:45 PM Guided tour of Monte Albán ruins | 03:30 PM Oaxaca Downtown hotel check-in, Santo Domingo walking tour, and traditional markets | Free evening. DAY 2: 08:00 AM Departure to Tule Tree | 09:30 AM Mezcal distillery tour & tasting | 11:00 AM Teotitlán del Valle (wool rugs) | 12:30 PM Mitla archaeological site | 02:30 PM Traditional Oaxacan buffet lunch | 04:00 PM Scenic return drive | 09:00 PM Huatulco arrival.
Times are approximate and may vary with traffic and weather.
Comfortable clothing for Oaxaca's temperate highland climate, comfortable walking shoes for ancient stone steps, small overnight bag for 1 night, light jacket, ID, hat, sunglasses, and cash.
Important notes
Departure at 06:00 AM on Day 1 and estimated return to Huatulco at 09:00 PM on Day 2. Hotel check-out in Oaxaca City is completed prior to starting Day 2 touring.
Cancellation and conditions
You can cancel up to 3 days before the date of the experience.
Minimum of 2 people per booking.
Child rate applies from 6 to 11 years; older travelers pay the adult rate.
After payment you receive your coupon and itinerary in PDF by email and in My trips.
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