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Oaxaca: Mitla Caves, Tlacolula Market, & Textile Tour

By Oaxaca Roots & Routes
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 648 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Marvel at ancient cave paintings in the UNESCO-listed Mitla Caves
  • Savor local flavors at the Tlacolula Market with vegan options available
  • Learn about Zapotec traditions and textile art from a local family
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through the Tlacolula Valley and its mountains
  • Experience a guided hike through the Mitla Caves with a local guide

Activity location

    • Oaxaca de Juarez
    • Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Calle de Lic Primo Verdad 800, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., México | Frente a la Iglesia de Guadalupe estará el guía esperando con un letrero con el logotipo de Oaxaca roots and routes de color verde.
    • Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

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Valid for 7 Hours, Oaxaca: Mitla Caves, Tlacolula Market, & Textile Tour in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Price details
RM 647.56 x 1 AdultRM 647.56
Total
Price is RM 647.56

What's included, what's not

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    Visit to the prehistoric caves of Mitla
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    Local guide
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    Visit to the Tlacolula market
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    Visit to a Zapotec artisan family
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    All entrance fees
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    Transportation
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    Lunch
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    Artisan´s presentation
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    Certified Federal guide (cultural/nature guide)
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    snacks
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    souveniers
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    personal expenses
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    tips
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    alcoholic beverages

What you can expect

Begin your adventure in the heart of Oaxaca City. Travel for 1 hour and 20 minutes, passing through charming villages and taking in breathtaking views of the Tlacolula Valley and majestic mountains.

Arrive at the entrance to the prehistoric caves of Mitla, located on the outskirts of San Pablo Villa de Mitla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meet a local guide who will lead you through the caves, where you can admire ancient rock paintings created thousands of years ago. Enjoy an easy hike as you explore this fascinating site.

Next, drive for 20 minutes to the Tlacolula Market to savor local cuisine, with options for vegans and vegetarians. Spend 50-60 minutes enjoying the flavors of Oaxaca.

Finally, travel 20 minutes to meet a Zapotec artisan family. Learn about their traditions, culture, and language as you delve into their textile art, characterized by wool dyeing with natural dyes and weaving on a pedal loom. Spend around an hour with the family before returning to Oaxaca City.

Location

Activity location

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    • Oaxaca de Juarez
    • Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Calle de Lic Primo Verdad 800, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., México | Frente a la Iglesia de Guadalupe estará el guía esperando con un letrero con el logotipo de Oaxaca roots and routes de color verde.
    • Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico