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excursions
The reputable travel agency Turismo el Convento
has an office in the hotel Camino Real, and guests can
easily make their tour reservations during their visit. The
excursions shown in the table below are highly recommended.
For advance reservations, email us with your requirements.
We also strongly recommend the specialist excursions offered
by a group called Expediciones Sierra Norte, who have an
office on Garcia Vigil (one of the main streets in the
historic center of Oaxaca). This group's expert staff lead
one day, two day and longer hiking and mountain biking tours
into the towns in the hills around Oaxaca known as the
Pueblos Mancomunados de la Sierra Norte. These tours will
introduce you to the traditional way of life in these small
villages, and give you the chance to observe the spectacular
scenery. Two or more day trips involve overnight
accommodations in the simple but very comfortable lodges
that have been purpose built for the project. The group have
a website at
www.sierranorte.org.mx
| examples of Excursions available from the hotel | |
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| Mitla and the Tule tree plus Teotitlan (hALF DAY) | The gigantic Tree of El Tule is 2000 years old and is an incredible sight. Mitla is an archaeological site outstandingly beautiful for its magnificent fretwork made of countless polished stones. On this tour you'll also visit the village of Teotitlan del Valle, which is famous for weaving. Colorful rugs are a popular purchase here. |
| Monte Alban (HALF DAY) | The ancient City of the Zapotecas, this is a breathtaking archaeological site and one of the most impressive in Mesoamerica. It was settled on top of a mountain at 2,000 m. above sea level (6,000 feet). It consists of a huge central area known as the Main Plaza surrounded by a number of buildings, platform and staircases. |
| Coyotepec, Jalietza and Ocotlan (HALF DAY) |
At San Bartolo Coyotepec the craftsmen are famous for making black pottery using ancient techniques. Santo Tomas Jalietza has skilled weavers who use back-strap looms to make belts, jackets, placemats, ponchos, etc. At the market of Ocotlán de Morelos you will find fruit, herbs, red clay pottery items, textiles and embroidered clothes. |
| El Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan del
Valle and Mezca (FULL DAY) |
See the highlights of this fascinating area on this full day excursion. It includes a visit to the Tule tree, the archaeological site of Mitla and the village of Teotitlan del Valle, which is famous for weaving. Also included is a trip to the incredible petrified waterfalls and water springs at Hierve el Agua. The return journey includes a stop at a Mescal factory for tasting! |
| Monte Alban, Atzompa, Cuilapan and Arrazola (FULL DAY) | Monte Alban is breathtaking archaeological site, among the most impressive in Mexico, and a must-see if you are in the area. Continue to the village of Atzompa, famous for its terracotta and glazed pottery items; then on to the Dominican Convent of Cuilapan, surrounded by mountains and lush valleys. Finally, visit the village of Arrazola, world famous due to their beautiful wood carving figures or alebrijes. |
| half day tours cost around 25 USD
per person and full day tours around 50 USD per person. Rates exclude admission fees and meals and are approximate and subject to change. |
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