Dominican Route Tour

About This Tour

We leave the city and head up to the northwest of the State of Oaxaca, following the toll road, crossing mountains and finally reaching the Valley of Yanhuitlán in about two hours where two significant buildings are located: Tiltepec and Yanhuitlán churches.

Tiltepec is a quite isolated community that boast an incredibly beautiful small church finely decorated with stones carved in the Indian baroque style that has been called “tequitqui” baroque. This is what has been considered an Indian interpretation of the Spanish baroque following Indian architectonical norms and ideas.

We then continue to Yanhuitlán to admire the superb construction of Convent and Church, from which it has been said: it might be the most elegant construction of the whole occidental hemisphere during the XVI century. This might be the best expression of the PLATERESQUE architectural style in Mexico.

In the same village, it is worth too to visit the Studio of ceramist, sculptor and painter Manuel Reyes, who together with his wife Marisela are two well-known artist producing incredibly beautiful pieces of art.

Leaving Yanhuitlán we will cross part of the GEO-PARK MIXTECA ALTA, a geological park recently established by UNESCO in the area. So to say, the most complex geological area of Mexico.

The next place to visit will be Teposcolula where we will appreciate the biggest and most impressive open chapel ever built in Mexico, in renaissance style. We will also enjoy the village itself, cataloged as one “Pueblo Mágico” a title given by the government to places that have a special and significant characteristic to be classified as such.

Then we’ll drive back to Oaxaca city.

Tour Price

Tour pricing is tailored to accommodate the specific needs of your group, taking into account both the number of participants and the season of the year. We invite you to request a personalized quotation to ensure you receive the most accurate and competitive pricing for your memorable journey. THE FEE INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION AND GUIDE SERVICES ONLY.

Duration & Start Time

This tour lasts a full day. 

The starting time is 8.30am.

Itinerary

If your hotel is in the city, you will be picked up from your hotel lobby. We need to have an early start to make the best of our time and because these churches are in a remote area and getting there takes time. The normal sequence of visits is: Tiltepec first, then Yanhuitlán to see the church and the convent (if open), the Studio of Manuel Reyes and next comes Teposcolula where we will have lunch.

 The tour ends at the starting point or any other point downtown, at your convenience.

Meeting Point & Transportation

The standard meeting point is the lobby of your hotel if it is located downtown in the city. If you are in a place around the city, we will need to set a convenient meeting point in the city. Transportation is in an A/C VAN, fully authorized for tourism service.

Recommendations

Good walking shoes, drink water, a hat for the sun, sun cream, camera - eventually, binoculars, raincoat or umbrella in the summer months.

Included With This Tour

• Transportation in an A/C VAN

• Guide Service by a Fully Licensed and Certified Guide

• A soft drink

Additional Costs

Additional cost for admission fees, extra beverages & food as needed, tips.