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Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico
$35.17
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Overview
The Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour offers a deep dive into the rich Zapotec culture with a knowledgeable local bilingual guide. This immersive experience includes visits to ancient sites, traditional workshops, and a chance to taste authentic mezcal.
- 🏛️ Visit the impressive Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, where you'll explore ancient temples, ceremonial squares, and Zapotec tombs with insights from your local guide.
- 🥃 Experience a traditional palenque de mezcal, where a master mezcalero reveals the artisan process of mezcal production, from cooking agave to distillation.
- 👩🎨 Engage with artisans at a workshop of alebrijes in San Antonio Arrazola, learning about the intricate process of carving and painting these colorful wooden figures.
- 🍽️ Enjoy an optional buffet lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Oaxacan dishes like mole negro and tlayudas, with vegetarian options available.
- 🌱 Participate in a guided tasting of artisan mezcals, where you'll distinguish various aromas and flavors that make Oaxacan mezcal unique.
- 🖤 Visit a black clay workshop in San Bartolo Coyotepec to see the creation of this renowned ceramic, from clay extraction to the final baking process.
- 🚐 Convenient transportation is included, with pickup from your accommodation in the historic center of Oaxaca, ensuring a hassle-free day of cultural immersion.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with water provided throughout the tour, keeping you hydrated as you explore.
- 🌍 The tour is wheelchair accessible, allowing everyone to enjoy the rich culture and history of Oaxaca.
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Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Tasting of Mezcal
- Water Boat
- Pick up from hostels or Airbnb in the historic center of Oaxaca Transport with air conditioning
- Guialocal, Spanish English.
- Admission to the mezcal pallet
- Access Archaeological Area of Monte Albán
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Buffet lunch (optional and on behalf of the traveler)
- Tip
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Zona Arqueologica de Monte AlbanOur native local guide will welcome you at the entrance to Monte Albán and accompany you on a walking tour of this impressive archaeological site. You will walk among temples, ceremonial squares and ancient Zapotec tombs as you learn about the history, architecture and worldview of this pre-Hispanic civilization. Throughout the tour, the guide will share historical data, curiosities and explanations about the astronomical and cultural importance of Monte Albán. You will also have free time to explore on your own and take panoramic photographs of the Oaxaca Valley.
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San Antonio ArrazolaPalenque de mezcal ancestral We will visit a traditional palenque of mezcal, where a master mezcalero will show us the complete artisan process of making mezcal, as has been done for generations. We will see how agave pineapples are cooked in earthen ovens, how they are ground with stone tahona and fermented in wooden tubs, and finally how it is slowly distilled in copper or mud stills. The tour includes a guided tasting of artisan mezcals, where you will learn to distinguish the aromas, flavors and techniques that make Oaxacan mezcal unique.
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San Antonio ArrazolaWorkshop of alebrijes in San Antonio Arrazola In San Antonio Arrazola we will visit a family workshop of artisans dedicated to the elaboration of alebrijes, the famous wooden figures carved and hand painted with vivid colors and unique designs. Our local host will explain the process from the selection of copal wood, carving, natural drying and fine brush decoration. Travelers will be able to observe the craftsmen in action, learn about the symbolism behind the designs and ask questions about this artistic tradition that has transcended borders. They will also have time to admire or purchase pieces directly from the workshop.
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Santa Cruz XoxocotlanBuffet lunch (optional) During the tour, we will stop for lunch at a typical buffet restaurant in the region (optional and not included). Here travelers can enjoy a wide variety of traditional Oaxacan dishes, such as mole negro, tlayudas, memelas, tamales, regional stews and local desserts. The restaurant offers vegetarian options and comfortable spaces to relax before continuing with the tour. Food and drinks are at the expense of the traveler, and it is not mandatory to participate in this stop.
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Black clay workshop in San Bartolo Coyotepec In San Bartolo Coyotepec we will visit an artisan workshop where the famous black mud is made, a unique ceramic from Oaxaca renowned for its dark shine and elegance. Our guide and local artisans will explain the whole traditional process: from clay extraction, hand or lathe modeling, to quartz polishing and baking underground. Travelers will be able to watch the work live and learn how this ancient technique has been handed down for generations. They will also have the opportunity to admire decorative and utilitarian pieces, and purchase crafts directly from the workshop if they wish.
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Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico
$35.17
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!