Oaxaca City Break

DAY 01 – OAXACA TRANSFER IN AND WALKING CITY TOUR Continue to Oaxaca, one of the most picturesque colonial towns of Mexico. Oaxaca (World Heritage) is also famous for its many indigenous traditions, reflected in its beautiful crafts and typical gastronomy. Half a day walking City tour in Oaxaca. At the proper time, one of our tour guides will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and walk you through one of the most fascinating cities in Mexico. A unique and colorful city located in a valley surrounded by the Sierra del Sur mountain range. During this visit, you will admire the center of the town with its beautiful Santo Domingo church. This historical center comprises 27 blocks covering 5 km: 26 temples, 5 convents, and various civilian buildings that portray the diverse architectural style from the XVI to XX century. Duration half day Included: Shared Transportation Transfer In, Walking City Tour with Bilingual Speaking Guide (English-Spanish Language), Overnight Hotel in Oaxaca. DAY 02 - OAXACA - MONTE ALBAN - MITLA – TULE Visit the archaeological zone of Monte Alban, located only a few kilometers outside the city of Oaxaca. Monte Alban, meaning “White Mountain,” is an ancient Zapotec capital, constructed on a plateau at 1,940 meters above sea level. With pyramids, temples, tombs, ceremonial rock carvings, and a court for the pre-Hispanic ball game, we will find here cultural traces from different civilizations among many other mystical constructions. Its spectacular hilltop location guarantees breathtaking views of the valleys of Oaxaca. We then continue to Mitla, an old ceremonial center of the Zapotecs. Mitla is known for its outstanding mosaics in its walls, representing different geometric designs, a unique style of decorating in Mesoamerica. Adjacent to the archaeological site, you can also see the 16th century Church of San Pablo, built by the Spanish with materials from the ruins. On the way back to Oaxaca, we will make a stop to admire the Tule tree, perhaps one of the most influential living beings in the world. Once again, in Oaxaca, we will explore the beauty of this city, with sights such as the Cathedral, the magnificent Santo Domingo church, the Museum of Gold, and the colorful “20 de Noviembre” market. Included: Breakfast in Hotel, Shared Transportation, Visit to Monte Alban and Mitla with Bilingual Speaking Guide (English-Spanish Language), Entry for Archeological Site of Monte Alban, Mitla and Tule, Walking Tour Oaxaca City with Bilingual Speaking Guide (English-Spanish Language), Overnight Hotel in Oaxaca. 8 Hrs. Activity DAY 03 - TRANSFER OUT TO OAXACA AIRPORT Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning, we will take a domestic flight (at our own expense) to your next destination. We drive to Oaxaca International Airport accompanied by our Spanish/English-speaking assista