Archaeological sites Tour and Red Pottery in Tlacolula

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up/return to hotel
Certified guide

Modest entry
Lunch/snacks

Overview

Get further off the beaten track and go deeper into Zapotec history at exceptional, yet lesser-visited, archaeological sites in the Tlacolula area: Yagul, Lambityeco, and Dainzu. We’ll also visit the women makers of traditional red pottery at San Marcos Tlapazola. Final itinerary subject to the chance of changing weather or other conditions, with appropriate substitutions.

Itinerary

Yagul

Yagul is an important site because in its surroundings rock shelters have been found with vestiges of cave paintings from nomadic groups, probably gatherers and hunters who were the first settlers in the Oaxaca Valley. Its importance is also characterized because it is one of the sites where the original flora and fauna can still be observed.

1 hour
Dainzu

You will visit Dainzú archeological site, this place was very important because the pre-Hispanic settlement occupied it as a ceremonial civic center and possibly Danush Hill itself served as a sacred space.

1 hour
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is a small rural community that is dedicated to the production of clay. The clay of this town is particular due to its terracotta style with different intensities of red color. In this place you will visit a red clay craft workshop, you will see the process of making different crafts with red clay.

30 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy - non refundable
Recommendations: wear comfortable clothes, shoes, hat, sunglasses; bring additional water, sunscreen , cash
Travel time is already included in the total duration.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.