Exploring Oaxaca Tour: Admire Santo Domingo Temple and Learn About Monte Alban History
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Oaxaca de Juárez
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Oaxaca on this tour. Admire the Santo Domingo temple, explore the Monte Alban archaeological site, and discover the vibrant market.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman - Jewel of Colonial architecture built in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, is the most splendid of Oaxaca’s churches, with a finely carved baroque facade and nearly every square centimeter inside decorated in 3D relief with intricate gilt designs swirling around a profusion of painted figures.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • Guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Professional driver
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Walk around the main square where you will admire the beauty of the Santo Domingo temple that was part of a convent, now transformed into one of the best museums of colonial and pre-Colombian art, and where there are valuable objects from Monte Alban archeological site; continue along the tourist walkway, (pedestrian street) admiring its green quarry buildings, you will find the Cathedral, built by the Dominican monks in the 16th century, you will see the outside of the Macedonio Alcalá Theater, an architectural jewel of the City of Oaxaca, later you will go to the chocolate mills to talk and learn about the ingredients for the preparation of this exquisite drink.

Before finishing your tour, you will visit also the incredible market, one of the most typical in the region, where daily hundreds of people get together to offer their particular products, a tradition that goes back to the pre-Hispanic times.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Oaxaca
The operator will meet you in the lobby of your Hotel/Airbnb; he will ask at the Front desk for your name. We can pick up in any hotel or Airbnb located in Oaxaca Downtown.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lawrence_p
Mar 12, 2024
Great Walking Tour - Diego was a fun and knowledgeable guide. Be prepared for a lot of walking! Really good way to get an overview of the Oaxacan centro highlights.
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