Archaeological sites Tour and Red Pottery in Tlacolula

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About this activity

Get further off the beaten track and go deeper into Zapotec history at exceptional, yet lesser-visited, archaeological sites in the Tlacolula area: Yagul, Lambityeco, and Dainzu. We’ll also visit the women makers of traditional red pottery at San Marcos Tlapazola. Final itinerary subject to the chance of changing weather or other conditions, with appropriate substitutions.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Amazing Huatulco, Oaxaca

Ages: Adults (11–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Pick up/return to hotel

Not included

Not included: Modest entry
Not included: Lunch/snacks

Itinerary

Yagul

one hour Admission not included

Yagul is an important site because in its surroundings rock shelters have been found with vestiges of cave paintings from nomadic groups, probably gatherers and hunters who were the first settlers in the Oaxaca Valley.

Its importance is also characterized because it is one of the sites where the original flora and fauna can still be observed.
Dainzu

one hour Admission not included

You will visit Dainzú archeological site, this place was very important because the pre-Hispanic settlement occupied it as a ceremonial civic center and possibly Danush Hill itself served as a sacred space.
Stop 3

30 min

is a small rural community that is dedicated to the production of clay. The clay of this town is particular due to its terracotta style with different intensities of red color.

In this place you will visit a red clay craft workshop, you will see the process of making different crafts with red clay.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Capital O Oaxaca Guest Hotel
Tu Casa Oaxaca
Hotel Castillo de Reyes
Mansion Maria Luxury Guest House
Hotel Angel Inn
Cielo Zapoteco Confort Suites
Capital O Posada La Casa De La Tia, Oaxaca
Casa Sofia Oaxaca
La Casa de Anita
Hotel Posada Escudero
Posada Villa Maria
Hotel Santa Lucia

and 156 more pickup points

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy - non refundable
Recommendations: wear comfortable clothes, shoes, hat, sunglasses; bring additional water, sunscreen , cash
Travel time is already included in the total duration.