Mitla, Teotitlán Tour
This tour combines the visit of the two most important archaeological sites in the Valley of Oaxaca and also visits other interesting places in route like, “the weaver place” and “the giant tree.”
About This Tour
This tour includes three of the most interesting and important sightseeing around Oaxaca.
We start with a nature wonder, the extraordinary giant tree of Santa María el Tule which has the largest trunk in the world is more than 2000 years old, to some extent, continues to be a Sacred tree for the community, and it is just superb.
Mitla is located at the end of the eastern valley and boasts magnificent and very sophisticated, stone laced decorated Palaces. This site was still occupied by the time of the arrival of the Spaniards and the palaces were the living quarters of the Highest Priest. No cement, and no mortar was used to hold the stones together and they are still here in very good condition after more than 800 years.
In Mitla you will also find a big textiles market nearby the ruins where you can purchase typical dresses, bedspreads, tablecloths, blouses and other items.
The last place to visit will be the famous and best reputed handicraft village of Teotitlán del Valle where wool rugs are woven using sheep wool and other fibers and using plants to dye the fibers, just as in the old days. Designs are ancient and modern.
It is a full day tour but one that synthesizes very well what Oaxaca is and offers.
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
The tour normally lasts 6 hours, from the time we leave the hotel to the time we return to it. If the group has lots of questions this might be a little longer or shorter if the group decides so.
Itinerary
The tour starts at the meeting place, usually the lobby of your hotel if it is located downtown; then we visit first, the Giant tree of El Tule, from there we will go strait to the archaeological site of Mitla, after the is you will have time to visit the local textile market. There will be time for lunch and then we will go to Teotitlán del Valle, the weaver’s village. Then, we return to Oaxaca city to the same place where the tour started.
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.
Tour Reviews
☆☆☆☆☆
“Excellent tour with an excellent guide. Juan was professional, friendly, accommodating to our requests, and very knowledgeable.”
— IC, USA
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“We had the must wonderful and memorable day with Juan. In a word, he is superb, a consummate professional, extremely knowledgeable, flexible, and endlessly patient with all our many questions. And all this is wrapped up in a warm, witty, charming personality. If you have the opportunity to travel with Juan, don't hesitate- he will give you a unique and special experience.”
— BV, USA
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“Our tour with Juan was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about everything he showed us. He took us through the market and was patient with our large group and was able to keep us together. He purchased fruit that we had not seen before for us to try. His English was very good and he was very kind.”
— VC, USA