Explore Mitla by Bike. Archaeology, Caves and Rock Art

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Mitla Palace. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

MTB Mitla-Cuevas. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Start your adventure from your hotel or Airbnb in Oaxaca. We travel by van to Mitla, where the bike tour begins. Pedal between agave fields towards the village of Xaagá, as you discover rural life: peasants working the land, adobe craftsmen and looms, and an old forgotten hacienda.

Continue to the prehistoric caves of Mitla. There we left the bikes and started a 2-hour hike on mountain trails until we reached impressive rock art shows, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Then, we decided as a group whether to continue cycling or transport to the archaeological site of Mitla. Explore this best preserved archaeological site in Mexico, with a certified bilingual guide, admiring its famous stone mosaics and ceremonial architecture.

We close the experience with a comfortable return to Oaxaca, closing an unforgettable day full of adventure, history and unique landscapes.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Oaxaca By Bike

Ages: Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of mountain bikes brand trek and specialized. Tubeless. Helmets.
Included: Private transportation: The van is authorized by the Secretary of Communications and Transportation. With traveler insurance valid only within the Vehicle of transport to Mitla and vice versa.
Included: Tickets in the Caves and in Mitla, water to hydrate. Certified Bilingual Tourist Guide.

Not included

Not included: Lunch: Meals in restaurants or other similar place. Shopping in stores. Souvenirs.

Itinerary

Cuevas Prehistoricas de Mitla

3 hours Admission included

Xaagá, Oaxaca, Mexico

Duration: 3 hours

Entrance fee: Included

Your bike adventure begins in Mitla, accompanied by a certified bilingual guide. After a short safety talk, we will equip you with a mountain bike and helmet. The tour will take you through scenic agave fields and rural roads that cross the Tlacolula Valley, in the direction of the traditional village of Xaagá.

During this part of the tour, you will experience authentic moments of local life: peasants working the land, makers of adobe bricks, quarry workers and artisans who weave cotton textiles by hand.

We continue pedaling to the prehistoric caves of Mitla, where we will leave the bikes to undertake a 2-hour scenic walk. Hidden among the mountains, you will discover ancient petroglyphs painted on the rock: powerful vestiges of early human presence, now recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO.
Zona Arqueologica de Mitla

2 hours Admission included

Visit to the archaeological area of Mitla (approximately 2 hours) Admission Included.

Back in Mitla, we will explore one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Mexico. This important Zapotec ceremonial center is famous for its intricate stone mosaics, unique in Mesoamerica. Your certified guide will explain the symbolism, history and cultural relevance of the place, included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Return to Oaxaca City

At the end of the experience, we returned to the city in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle—closing a day full of adventure, culture and history.