From Huatulco: Oaxaca Overnight Guided Tour
ID: GYG388184-702846
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
2 days
Description
Travel from Huatulco to Oaxaca and discover the region’s history and traditions on a guided overnight tour.
Discover the city of Oaxaca on a guided overnight trip from Huatulco, stopping at the highlights between these places. Visit archeological sites, and learn about local culture and heritage.
Day 1:
Get picked up at your hotel in La Crucecita or Tangolunda and start the journey towards Oaxaca. Stop at Jalapa del Marqués, where you can enjoy breakfast, at your own expense. Continue to the mezcal region, where you'll take a tour to learn how this delicious drink is produced.
Enter the Mitla Archaeological Zone and explore the ancient ruins. Afterwards, head to Teotitlán del Valle to discover how rugs and blankets are made and enjoy some free time for shopping. Stop at Santa María del Tule to admire the 2,000-year-old tree, take photos, and enter the church.
Arrive in Oaxaca in the afternoon, and visit the former convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and its museum. Check-in at the hotel, then enjoy the rest of the day to wander through the historic center and explore on your own.
Day 2:
After checking out of the hotel, take a tour of Monte Albán Archaeological Site. Admire the ancient ruins and take in views from the top of the pyramids. Continue to Benito Juárez market, where you can have breakfast and learn about local cuisine.
Stop at San Bartolo Coyotepec, to watch local artisans producing handicrafts from black mud. Visit either San Martín Tilcajete or Arrazola, to see how local folk art sculptures called alebrijes are made.
Depart for Huatulco, stopping at San Jose del Pacifico along the way. In the evening, you'll get dropped off back at your hotel where your tour will end.
Highlights
- Enjoy an overnight tour to discover the region around Oaxaca
- Taste the best mezcal in the area and learn how this drink is produced
- Admire beautiful rugs and carpets made in Teotitlán del Valle
- See the famous ancient tree in Santa María del Tul
- Visit two important pre-Hispanic archaeological sites in the area
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The overnight stay will be at Gala Hotel, La Noria Hostel, Oaxaca Real, or Aitana Hotel, depending on availability.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Please be ready for pickup in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before the tour start time. Your guide will be wearing a blue shirt with the local partner’s logo on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
