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Private Oaxaca Tour by Car: Tlacolula, Teotitlán & Yagul

5 hours Private tour
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Private Oaxaca Tour by Car: Tlacolula, Teotitlán & Yagul

About this activity

You journey through Oaxaca on a five hour private tour. Warm air carries the scent of roasted corn as you step into Tlacolula. Your senses awaken with the sound of market calls and the sight of bright woven cloth. In Teotitlán you feel the coarse rugs beneath your fingertips. A skilled artisan shows you how threads take on rich colors from crushed insects. You taste smooth mezcal and notice the smoky notes on your tongue. The ride continues toward Yagul where quiet stone ruins rise from dry earth. You walk among walls that whisper of Zapotec rulers and sacred rituals. Your guide shares stories while you face the vast Oaxacan sky. The day closes with images of red earth and ancient silence.

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in Mexico

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Transportation
  • Included: Professional local guide services
  • Included: Snacks
  • Included: Interpreter Translator Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Yagul

Itinerary

  1. Tlacolula

    one hour

    Hear voices rise above food stalls as colors flood your view. Smell roasted meats and fresh tortillas as you wander through the market lanes.

  2. Teotitlan del Valle

    2 hours

    Watch weavers work looms while wool threads slide through their hands. You touch the rough fibers and see the brilliant red from cochineal dye.

  3. Yagul

    2 hours Admission not included

    Walk across sunlit plazas framed by stone walls. Feel wind sweep across the hills as your guide describes sacred Zapotec life.

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
  • La Casona Colorada
  • Hotel Casa Santo Origen
  • Posada Villa Maria
  • Casa Hidalgo Hotel Boutique
  • Niyana
  • OYO Hotel Huautla
  • Hotel Casa del Sotano

and 132 more pickup points

We will meet you at the lobby of your hotel. Please be ready twenty minutes before departure to enjoy a smooth start.

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.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Private Oaxaca Tour by Car: Tlacolula, Teotitlán & Yagul

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