Bartolo Coyotepec

Explore the cultural treasures surrounding Oaxaca on a full-day trip with an experienced guide. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte Alban and discover the excavated ruins of this ancient Zapotec city. Meet local artisans making black pottery in the town of San Bartolo Coyotepec and admire the famous wood-carved figures of San Antonio Arrazola. From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, you’ll learn all about the region’s rich history! Round-trip hotel transport is included.

We will get to know Oaxaca, culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 5 special places in Oaxaca. The first is the wonderful archaeological area of Monte Alban where we take a 2-hour hike with a certified guide. The second place to know is the house – workshop of a wood carving artisan or Alebrijes in San Martin Tilcajete. Third place is to eat at a local traditional food buffet restaurant. The fourth place is the house – workshop of a hip or waist loom craftsman in Santo Tomas Jalieza. The fifth and final place to visit is the house – workshop of a master black mud craftsman in San Bartolo Coyotepec.

"Join us on an unforgettable trip to Monte Albán! Discover the history of this Zapotec city, visit alebrijes and black clay workshops, explore the majestic former convent of Cuilapam, and finish with a tasting in an authentic chocolate shop. A day full of culture, art and flavor awaits you with Oaxaca Dreams. Reserve your spot today!"

Your day will start in the Monte Albán archaeological site, you will continue to Cuilapan, an open chapel of the 16th century with Dominican construction, later we will visit Arrazola town, where you will find the famous alebrijes with unique colors and drawings, finally, we go to San Bartolo Coyotepec, an important town where they are dedicated to the elaboration of the famous crafts in black clay, the artisans will show you the technique they use to create them. Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Join to us and discover the most fantastic places in Oaxaca. Our first stop is at the majestic archaeological site of Monte Alban. Imagine walking along the same paths where at a period of history the Zapotecs walked through, exploring ancient pyramids, and observing the greatness of a civilization that flourished on these lands centuries ago. We will then go to the home of craftsmen in Arrazola, where creativity comes to life in the form of Alebrijes. Learn how these talented artisans give life to these colorful handmade wooden figures. We will stop at a Oaxacan buffet to taste authentic food. Our last stop will be at San Bartolo Coyotepec, where black pottery takes shape by the hands of master craftsmen. Discover the secrets of this ancestral tradition while you observe the creation process. Our tour ends around 5:00 p.m., when you are dropped off at your hotel's lobby or Airbnb with unforgettable memories and an in-depth understanding of the rich culture and history of Oaxaca.

Number #1 Private Tour Company in Oaxaca We are a small group of natives licensed guides curating Private Tours, offering 7 unique Experiences in Oaxaca! We drive you in comfortable Sedan Cars, SUV vehicles and Toyota Vans so you can come with your couple, friends and Family. This project involves approximately 53 Oaxacan families of experts, indigenous families, artisans, weavers, traditional cooks, potters, carvers, painters and master distillers that we visit in their homes, workshops and Mezcal distilleries. Don’t go where all the tourists go, Let’s have some fun and explore Oaxaca through authentic places and hidden gems! Check out our website and contact us for more Special Experiences!

To guarantee a low price, we offer you a combo of two tours. We recommend this combo, if it is your first visit to Oaxaca. We have new and modern vehicles, with government permits to transport and also with insurance. Avoid taking free excursions, they don't guarantee you have a certified guide. The order of the tours may change. You should consider that the tours are in continuous days. We only use vans for tours.

We will pick them up at the hotel where they are staying in Oaxaca, to start our tour. First stop in Monte Albán is the great urban center built by the Zapotec culture. It is the most important archaeological zone in the State of Oaxaca. It is part of the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Second stop to San Antonio Arrazola is a town of artisans, famous for its fantastically carved and painted Copal wooden figures, which are displayed and sold as "Alebrijes". Third stop Cuilapam de Guerrero, former Dominican monastery from the 16th century. Where the Open Chapel stands out. Here General Vicente Guerrero was shot. Finally, we will visit San Bartolo Coyotepec, known worldwide for the famous black clay.

This is a Private Tour ideal for family or friends; a certified guide and a driver will pick you up at your hotel to visit the most emblematic artisan villages in Oaxaca. At every location we will visit one of the most famous artisan’s houses, where artisans will demonstrate what is the process to create amazing ceramic, belts, textiles, wood figures and other handicraft famous in Oaxaca. Visiting follow villages: – San Bartolo Coyotepec visiting Doña Rosa studio where artisans create beautiful black pottery figures – San Martín Tilcajete visiting Jacobo Angeles house, one of the most international famous Alebrije’s artisan – Santo Tomás Jalietza visiting local market in nice and quiet village where will find artisans who create amazing and colorful woven cotton goods made on back-strap looms – Ocotlán de Morelos, famous by is Friday’s indigenous market, as well as its amazing church and museum showing artworks from artist Rodolfo Morales (principal precursor of Church restoration)

Embark on a captivating tour that blends history, art, culture, and beauty as you visit Monte Albán, Arrazola, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Explore the impressive ruins of an ancient Zapotec city, witness the vibrant craft of Alebrije woodcarving, observing artisans transform wood into colorful sculptures, and discover the intricate art of black clay pottery, experiencing firsthand the traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. This journey offers a deep dive into Oaxaca's rich cultural heritage, providing a memorable experience that encapsulates the essence of the region.

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★ Live the experience of visiting Monte Alban, Arrazola, Cuilápam and Coyotepec in a single day★ Monte Albán registered as a World Heritage Site and one of the most famous tourist attractions in Mexico! Enjoy a walk to the extraordinary archaeological zone of Monte Albán, which holds testimonies of its empire of more than 1,500 years. Our trip continues in the majestic Convent of Cuilápam de Guerrero here we can find a majestic set of Dominican convents from the 16th century. Then we will go to Arrazola, where the imagination and creativity of the artisans are combined in beautiful pieces made of wood better known as alebrijes. Later in San Bartolo Coyotepec we will have a demonstration of black clay ceramics. We recommend having breakfast beforehand, bringing a hat, sunglasses, comfortable non-slip shoes or tennis shoes, a bottle of water, a light sweater, sunscreen and a camera.

Ideal for travelers who want to enjoy the most important touristic attractions from Oaxaca in two days. Monte Alban and Mitla are the main archaeological sites in Oaxaca, both sites are the most visited by Oaxaca visitors. With this combo, in two consecutive days you will enjoy following tours: >> Monte Alban Route to visit the archaeological site, then, the artisan village of Arrazola (handcraft Alebrijes), continue to Exconvent of Culiapam and San Bartolo Coyotepec (black pottery) >> Mitla Route, visit the Tule Tree, Teotitlan del Valle (wool carpets), Mitla Arqueological site, Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Factory. There 2 options to operate this tour, either in a shared group (you will be added to a group of tourist around 15 people per group) or you can select the Private Option if you are traveling with family and / or friends. In private you will have the opportunity to extend your visit and take ideal picture without rush.

We will pick you up at your hotel to start our tour to San Martín Tilcajete where we will admire the process of making alebrijes, the most emblematic crafts of Oaxaca. Then we will go to San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town of artisans characterized by the elaboration of black clay pieces, we will learn about the process of making clay figures. We will also go to Teotitlán del Valle, place of the famous wool rugs dyed with natural dyes. In this place we will know the process of elaboration of the rugs. Finally, we will visit the thousand-year-old Tule Tree, this is the tree with the largest trunk diameter in the world. Located in the town of Santa María del Tule. At the end of the tour, we return to the city of Oaxaca.

Enjoy a Private Tour with family or friends; ideal for groups of 4 to 19 people. Fall in love with incredible landscapes and take the ideal photo with plenty of time and without haste. Make a visit at your own pace with extended time if you wish, without depending on the itinerary of a mass group. During this Private Tour you will be accompanied by a guide and driver in a modern Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicle. In addition, if you are Mexican, you can take advantage of the discounts for nationals at each site (only if applicable) such as student discount or free entry on Sundays. We will pass by you to your hotel to visit the most emblematic places of this route such as the Archaeological Zone of Monte Albán, Arrazola (craft town where they create Alebrijes), the Ex-Convent of Cuilapan de Guerrero, Zaachila (indigenous village with multiple restaurants of typical food) and San Bartolo Coyotepec (creators of the Black Clay) to finally return to their hotel.

In our tour of the day we visit; – Monte Albán the most important Archaeological Zone of the state. – San Bartolo Coyotepec where we will meet a family that is dedicated to the elaboration of black clay. – San Martín Tilcajete land of the Alebrijes, mystical figurines made of copal wood and painted by hand. – Ocotlan de Morelos, where we visit its market – Santo Tomas Jalitza house of artisans where it is known for its backstrap loom. Your visit to Oaxaca will be a great experience!

Enjoy an Amazing experience from Huatulco to Oaxaca in 3 days or more, you will discover the magic of ancient zapotec culture, also you will visit a mezcal factory, the Archaeological site of Mitla. The adventure continues making the following stop to the Zapotec indigenous people of weavers "Teotitlan del valle", a place full of colors. the journey will take you to appreciate the famous and most notable "Tree of El Tule", And to finish this first day of adventure we arrived at the Oaxacan capital city, where they will appreciate the famous church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. The second day you will enjoy this great journey where we will know Monte Alban archaeological site which is the ancient capital of the Zapotecos and one of the first cities in Mesoamerica. we willvisit a small town of adobe houses "San Bartolo Coyotepec" famous for its black pottery. you will have the opportunity to visit Artisan Villages where you will admire the wood carving artisans.

On your next trip, we will show you Oaxaca in the best way, personalizing your experience in a luxury car, comfortable. We are local people with knowledge, friendly service and at the same time supporting the local indigenous business economy, visiting families and workshops to truly experience Oaxaca! We will give you options to enjoy authentic Oaxacan food.

● Immersing yourself in Hispanic culture with local activities ● Getting more out of your trip with a multi-day adventure ● Exploring religious and archaeological sites of the area ● Engaging in local commerce with the local market and artistic activities ● Getting your dose of nature and perspective

A day full of creative activities! Feel like a real Mexican artisan. Visit Ocotlan- a town in Oaxaca, full of handicrafts and local art. You will learn how to do famous black pottery. How do they make this black color? How do they give it such a nice shape? Want to bring your creativity to life? Famous San Antonino Embroidery is a place to do it. You will create your own piece of art. You will try a traditional alcoholic drink. Your tour guide will teach you how to do it in the right way. And of course, the manufacture of magic Alebrijes art. You will find out how to carve in wood and make this mystique animal. It is Mexico's most recognized folk art form. Why Alebrijes are called your spirit guides?