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Our Tours in Oaxaca
Hierve el Agua – Mitla – El Tule
MX $2,500 p/p
Visit Hierve el Agua a petrified waterfall and swim in an infinity pool of natural spring water on the top of a cliff with surrounded mountains.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point.
- Visit Hierve el Agua and all its cascades.
- Learn the history of the petrified rocky waterfalls.
- Visit all the lookouts with endless beautiful views.
- Visit the ruins in Mitla.
- Learn the history of the ruins built by the Zapotec people.
- Visit the ancient church.
- Visit El Tule tree the widest tree in the world and one of the largest ones.
- Learn about the history and the animal figures on its trunk and branches.
- Explanation in English and Spanish
Hierve el Agua – Teotitlan – Tule
MX $2,200 p/p
Visit Teotitlan and learn about the manufacturing process of traditional textiles made by these Zapotec speakers. Visit Hierve El Agua and the Tule tree the biggest one in Mexico.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point
- Visit Hierve El Agua and all its cascades
- Learn the history of the petrified rocky waterfalls
- Visit Teotitlan downtown a place with Zapotec speakers
- Visit the textiles workshop and learn about the artisanal equipments
- Learn about the manufacturing process of the textiles made by hand
- Visit El Tule tree the widest tree in the world and one of the largest ones.
- Learn about the history and the animal figures on its trunk
- Explanation in English and Spanish
Mitla – Teotitlan – El Tule
MX $2,000 p/p
Visit the ruins in Mitla an archaeological site built by the Zapotec people, an indigenous civilization native to Oaxaca.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point
- Explore the ruins in Mitla
- Learn about the history and the Zapotec people
- Visit the ancient church
- Visit Teotitlan downtown a place of Zapotec speakers
- Visit the textiles workshop and learn about the artisanal equipments
- Learn about the manufacturing process of the textiles made by hand
- Visit El Tule tree the widest tree in the world and one of the largest ones.
- Learn about the history and the animal figures on its trunk
- Explanation in English and Spanish
Etla (Quesillo-Making) – El CASA
MX $1,900 p/p
Visit Reyes Etla and learn about how to make one of the most famous ingredients in Oaxaca cuisine. The quesillo is made only in Oaxaca, so embark on this amazing journey and experience the quesillo making.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point.
- Visit the Town of Reyes Etla.
- Visit the quesillo workshop and learn about the production process.
- Taste the two different flavors skimmed and creamed.
- Make your own ball of quesillo and take it home.
- Visit the spectacular arts center at CASA.
- Learn about the galleries and the art exhibitions.
- Explanation in English and Spanish.
Atzompa Ruins - Atzompa Town
MX $1,500 p/p
Visit the ruins of Atzompa inhabited by the Zapotec civilization from around 250 to 900 AD. Then explore the town where some of their traditions still flourish.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point.
- Visit the ruins of Atzompa and learn about the history.
- Learn about the people, traditions and culture.
- Visit the handcraft market in downtown.
- Visit the red clay workshop.
- Learn about the manufacturing process.
- Explanation in English and Spanish.
Monte Alban Only
MX $1,600 p/p
Visit the ruins in Monte Alban the archaeological site built by the Zapotec people, an indigenous civilization native to Oaxaca.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point
- Explore the ruins in Monte Alban.
- Learn about the history and its Zapotec inhabitants.
- Visit the museum and learn about the antique artifacts.
- Walk around the traditional jewelry stalls.
- Explanation in English and Spanish
Sunday Tour
MX $1,700 p/p
For this tour, you will be visiting three places Tlacolula, Teotitlan and El Tule. You will learn about the different types of artisans and their unique pieces of handcrafts.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point.
- Visit Tlacolula the biggest indigenous open-air market.
- Learn about the food, culture and way of living.
- Try the goat meat tacos a famous dish in the town.
- Visit Teotitlan the place of Textiles.
- Visit the textiles workshop.
- Learn about the manufacturing process.
- Learn about the natural dyes.
- Visit El Tule tree the widest tree in the world.
- Learn about the history and the animal figures on its trunk.
- Explanation in English or Spanish.
Mitla - Teotitlan
MX $1,800 p/p
Visit the ruins in Mitla a Zapotec site in Oaxaca that was inhabited by the Zapotec culture. Then visit the town of Teotitlan where the Zapotec language is still spoken.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point.
- Visit Mitla and explore the ruins with a certified tour guide.
- Learn about the history and the Zapotec people.
- Visit the ancient church.
- Visit Teotitlan downtown the place of wool Textiles.
- Visit the textiles workshop.
- Learn about the manufacturing process.
- Learn about the artisanal equipments.
- Learn about the natural dyes.
- Explanation in English or Spanish.
Teotitlan (Textiles Workshop)
MX $1,200 p/p
Visit the town of Teotitlan a place of Zapotec speakers, a language spoken by the ancient Zapotec civilization and enjoy the market of wool textiles.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point.
- Visit Teotitlan downtown the place of wool Textiles.
- Visit all the shops with different colorful weavings.
- Visit the textiles workshop.
- Learn about the manufacturing process.
- Learn about the artisanal equipments.
- Learn about the natural dyes.
- Explanation in English or Spanish.
Tilcajete – Tomas Jalieza - San Bartolo
MX $1,700 p/p
Vsit Tilcajete the place where the wooden Alebrijes were born and learn about the artisanal manufacturing process. Then visit Tomas Jallieza and San Bartolo to learn more about the different arts and their unique pieces of handcrafts.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point
- Visit the Alebrijes workshop.
- Learn about the manufacturing process.
- Learn about the woodcarvings and its history.
- Visit the colorful backstrap loom weaving in Tomas Jalieza.
- Visit the handcraft markets.
- Visit San Bartolo and learn about the black clay.
- Learn about the manufacturing process.
- Visit Doña Rosa´s black clay workshop.
- Explanation in English and Spanish.
San Martin Tilcajete - Ocotlan- San Bartolo
MX $1,800 p/p
Vsit Tilcajete the place where the wooden Alebrijes were born and learn about the artisanal manufacturing process. Then you visit Ocotlan and San Bartolo to learn more about the different arts and their unique pieces of handcrafts.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point
- Visit the Alebrijes workshop.
- Learn about the manufacturing process.
- Learn about the woodcarvings and its history.
- Visit the historical town and natural attractions in Ocotlan
- Learn about the multi-colored embroidery and colorful weavings.
- Visit San Bartolo and learn about the black clay.
- Learn about the manufacturing process step by step.
- Visit Doña Rosa´s black clay workshop.
- Explanation in English and Spanish.
San Martin Tilcajete Only (Art Sculptures)
MX $1,200 p/p
Visit Tilcajete, the place where the wooden Alebrijes were born, and learn about the artisanal manufacturing process.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point
- Round trip transportation from meeting point.
- Visit the Alebrijes workshop.
- Learn about the manufacturing process step by step
- Learn the meaning of these fantastical creatures called Alebrijes
- Learn about the fanciful woodcarvings and its history.
- Explore the town´s history
- Explanation in English or Spanish.
San Martin Tilcajete - San Bartolo
MX $1,550 p/p
Visit Tilcajete the place where the wooden Alebrijes were born and learn about the artisanal manufacturing process.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point.
- Visit the Alebrijes workshop.
- Learn how the Alebrijes are made by hand.
- Learn about the woodcarving and history.
- Make and design your own Alebrije figurine.
- Visit San Bartolo and learn about the black clay
- Learn the steps and process.
- Visit Doña Rosa´s black clay factory.
- Explanation in English and Spanish.
Monte Alban – Atzompa (Red Clay)
MX $1,800 p/p
Visit the pyramids in Monte Alban the archaeological site built by the Zapotec people, an indigenous civilization native to Oaxaca.
- Round trip transportation.
- Visit the pyramids in Monte Alban.
- Learn about the history and its Zapotec inhabitants.
- Visit the museum.
- Visit Atzompa the place of the red clay.
- Visit the workshop.
- Learn about the manufacturing process.
- Visit the red clay market.
- Explanation in English and Spanish.
Santiago Apoala – Yanhuitlan
MX $2,500 p/p
Imagine yourself swimming in a pool of natural spring water on the top of a cliff with surrounding mountains, then visit Santiago Apoala and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point.
- Visit Apoala and swim in the natural pool next to a waterfall.
- Visit the natural spring water rivers around the area.
- Walk on the trails and enjoy the nature.
- Visit the Ancient temple in Yanhuitlan.
- Learn about its history.
- Visit the handcraft markets in downtown.
- Explanation in English and Spanish.
San José del Pacífico
MX $2,200 p/p
San José is a magical place located up in the mountains with many enjoyable ecotourism activities. The town is the magic mushroom capital of Mexico.
It is recommended to stay at least one or two days
- Round trip transportation.
- Learn about different species of mushrooms.
- Learn about the story.
- Learn about the Medicinal, magic and edible mushrooms.
- Visit the lookout in the mountains.
- Visit all the handcraft local markets in downtown.
Other activities available at another cost such us:
- Authentic Temazcal ceremony.
- Cabins in the mountains or in downtown.
- Suspension bridge.
- Zipline over the mountains.
- Bungie jump and giant swings.
- The enchanted forest.
- La Morenita restaurant or any other Italian or Asian food.
Puerto Escondido Coastal Beaches
MX $2,500 p/p
Puerto Escondido is well known for its beaches with more than ten beautiful of them, located in the pacific coast of Oaxaca city.
It is recommended to stay at least two days
- Round trip transportation.
- Visit the most famous beaches in Puerto Escondido.
- Walk around the markets.
- Learn the lifestyle of people in Puerto.
- Many other activities available at another cost.
- Send us a message for more information to arrange you trip.
For groups of three or more people discount given
San Sebastián de Las Grutas
MX $2,500 p/p
Visit a place of magic and darkness where an underground river and archaeological traces take shape.
- Round trip transportation from the meeting point.
- Visit the caves of San Sebastian.
- Learn about the history of its discovery.
- Visit all passageways and see all limestone formations.
- Explore the caverns and the entrances to the caves.
- Visit the tombs of the Zapotec people.
- Learn about the history of the place.
- Walk on the trails and enjoy nature.
- Explanation in English and Spanish.
These excursions are done on the weekends preferably from Friday to Saturday or to Sunday.
Cuajimoloyas – Llano Grande – Benito Juárez
MX $2,100 p/p
Visit Cuajimoloyas and learn about the herbalism and traditional medicine of the community and enjoy the ecotourism.
- Round trip transportation.
- Visit Cuajimoloyas and enjoy the cabins in nature.
- Visit Guelato and learn about Benito´s life.
- Visit his childhood hometown.
- Visit his historical monument.
- Enjoy and explore the flora and fauna.
- Learn about different species of birds.
- Enjoy the lookouts in the mountains.
- Learn about the traditional medicines.
- Learn about the herbalism, agriculture and cultivation.
- Explanation in English or Spanish.
- Other ecotourism activities available at another cost.
Benito Juárez (Guelatao) – La Nevería – Latuvi
MX $2,100 p/p
Visit Guelatao the place where BenitoJuárez was born and raised. The shepherd who bacame the president of Mexico.
- Round trip transportation.
- Visit Guelato and learn about Benito´s life.
- Visit the place where he lived in his childhood.
- Visit his historical monument.
- Visit the enchanted lake and and enjoy nature.
- Enjoy the lookouts in the mountains.
- Learn about the traditional medicines.
- Enjoy the walk and learn about the place.
- Learn about herbalism, agriculture, and cultivation.
- Explanation in English or Spanish.
- Other ecotourism activities available at another cost.
Capulálpam de Mendez – Benito Juárez
MX $1,900 p/p
Visit the magical town of Capulálpam where the peace of nature and the singing of birds will gladden your heart.
- Round trip transportation.
- Visit the ancient temple of San Mateo in Capulálpam.
- Enjoy and explore the flora and fauna.
- Learn and visit the center of traditional indiginous medicine.
- Enjoy the “calvary” lookout.
- Visit the community museum.
- Visit and walk on its cobbled streets.
- Visit Guelato and learn about Benito´s life.
- Visit his childhood hometown.
- Visit his historical monument.
- Explanation in English and Spanish.
- Other ecotourism activities available at another cost.
Why Órale Overseas - Spanish and Culture Immersion S.C.
The history, the food and the architecture are just a few of the reasons you’ll never stop admiring about your trip abroad to Oaxaca city. From this point, the city site was inhabited by numerous Mesoamerican civilizations, as evidence by the Zapotec ruins at Monte Alban and Mixtec and Zapotec ruins at Mitla.
We are a legally-owned company with a broad knowledge of Mexican culture. We work with high-quality institutions in their specific areas, providing to our customers with meaningful learning.
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