Top Oaxaca Historical Tours

Explore the Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park at your own pace with a transfer service from your Huatulco hotel. The archaeological site dates back more than 2,000 years and was only discovered recently. Learn about the ancient Zapotec culture and enjoy the lush plant life of the site during your half-day excursion.

● Seeing the river meeting the sea at La Bocana ● Enjoying the company of the locals in the town plaza ● Seeing a spiritual landmark ● Enjoying the company of our friendly tour guide ● Finding the perfect souvenir for back home!

● Having fun with your children on this self-guided tour ● Exploring the ancient ruins of a longstanding civilization ● Learning more about the history of the area ● Gaining insight into the everyday lives of past inhabitants ● Relaxing and take in all the sights and education during a relaxing tour

● Tasting rich and locally-sourced coffee from local vendors ● Shopping local booths and get one-of-a-kind souvenirs ● Taking in the scenery of the surrounding areas ● Observing the traditional architecture ● Getting insight into the everyday lives of a resident

● Giving you the authentic local experience ● Experiencing the economy and culture from a different angle ● Finding authentic cuisine and dishes ● Getting amazing souvenirs for family and friends ● Family-friendly experience that everyone will love

● Immersing yourself in Hispanic culture with local activities ● Getting more out of your trip with a multi-day venture ● 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

Satisfy your curiosity about Zipolite, one of Mexico’s most famous nudist beaches, without stressing about the arrival logistics. Instead, forget about unreliable public transport and opt for this convenient round-trip excursion, which includes bilingual onboard commentary so you can learn more about Oaxaca’s coastline than you would alone.

Explore Oaxaca’s pottery, textiles, and other artisanal goods on this half-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit three towns famous for their crafts—San Bartolo Coyotepec, Santo Tomás Jalieza, and San Martin Tilcajete. Led by an informative local guide, you’ll find the best spots for exquisite black pottery, embroidered belts, shawls, and handbags, and gorgeous alebrijes, the colorful wood sculptures carved from the copal tree.

Find culture, history and excellent souvenir shopping on this 4.5-hour guided tour of the city of Oaxaca. Explore by foot the ‘zócalo’ (town square) and city center, and visit the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman and the Oaxaca Regional Museum located in its former convent. Wander the stalls of 20 de Noviembre and Benito Juarez, two of Oaxaca’s most popular markets, and pick up woven goods, crafts and tasty snacks like chocolates and chilies. Hotel pickup and drop-off by coach included.

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of Oaxaca Valley on this guided full-day trip by coach. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Oaxaca included.

places to visit: Teotitlán del Valle, Beeswax candles, Caves, and Wednesday to Sunday we will visit Mitla We will start the tour in Teotitlán del Valle, a place where the famous wool rugs dyed with natural pigments such as cochineal pigments are made and made by hand by artisan families, In this same community shell candles made with beeswax are made. our tour to the prehistoric caves of Mitla which are more than 2,000 years old and you can see cave paintings on their walls. We continue our tour, visiting a Mezcal distillery, in which you will learn the process of making the most popular drink in Oaxaca and you will be able to taste its different varieties. from Thursday to Sunday we visit Mitla Recommendations: go to breakfast beforehand, wear a hat, sunglasses, comfortable non-slip shoes or tennis shoes, bottle with water, light sweater, sunscreen, camera

Pyramids, tombs and mosaic murals — embark on an archaeological adventure with this guided full-day tour from Oaxaca featuring Mitla and Monte Alban. Travel by comfortable coach to the ancient religious center of Mitla, and see how the Zapotecs lived before the Spanish conquest in the 1500s. Then, from the mountaintop of Monte Alban, a UNESCO site, marvel at panoramas of the city and Oaxaca Valley. Walk about Monte Alban’s vast complex as you hear about the excavations. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Immerse yourself in traditional Oaxacan culture and customs during an explorative afternoon in Huatulco. On this 3-hour Huatulco city tour, discover legendary sights and astounding architecture with an informative guide. The ambient La Crucecita square and the sacred Church of the Virgin of Guadalupe are two of the cultural highlights you can expect to see. Visit an authentic shop to taste local delicacies then drop into a weaver’s workshop to purchase artisan souvenirs and bespoke creations.

Enjoy a sunrise tour with the stars and dolphins in Puerto Escondido, without a doubt, an incredible experience. We will not go to the Main Beach, where we will board the sea, during the journey you will be surprised by the incredible sunrise landscape on the Oaxacan coast. You will have to be vigilant and if you are lucky, we will wait for the perfect moment when the dolphins and other species are jumping to the rhythm of the boat. Meanwhile, on the boat the little ones will be able to have fun listening to stories from the crew that will leave them amazed, you can also be energized by admiring the stillness of the sea and feeling that feeling of tranquility and peace. As you return, you will have time to continue capturing panoramic views of the natural landscapes and this beautiful natural spectacle. You will also enjoy the breeze, as well as the combination of the sky, the sea and the sun, until you reach the Main Beach.

Venture by starting this tour knowing the most popular places in Puerto Escondido, where we will visit the Benito Juárez market, we will delight our senses with the range of unique colors and flavors, the variety of products offered in this market will amaze you, later we will pay a visit to the mezcal factory where we will observe the process of elaboration of the traditional Oaxacan drink that enlivens all moments, without forgetting the tasting of mole, chocolate, chapulines and different types of mezcal; We will walk through the main viewpoints and the tourist walk called Adoquín, an endless street of shops that offer incredible crafts, from clothing, accessories made with materials from the region to varied foods. Also, we will go to the Zicatela beach and the main Bay where you can buy some souvenirs and take photographs of this world-renowned beach.

The Juquila Faith Route is a cultural trip where you will learn about the customs and religious faith that is lived in the town of Santa Catarina Juquila, in Oaxaca. During this tour we will visit the Miraculous Sanctuary of the Virgin of Juquila, where hundreds of devotees arrive to express their fervor. No tour can be complete without trying the local cuisine, so there will be time to taste some food. Later we will visit the Pedimento, a place where believers will make their requests and translate them into figures made mainly with clay and other materials that are at hand. Once this religious visit is over, and with a beautiful experience, we will depart back to our respective hotels.

Live an adventure with us on the city tour of Puerto Escondido, where we will visit the main market of the "Benito Juárez" area, it will be amazing to walk the corridors full of colors, flavors and Mexican traditions. Later we will visit a mezcal factory, where you can observe the artisanal elaboration process and also taste a great variety of them. Continuing with the tour you will be able to walk through the main viewpoints and you will see the beautiful beaches, you will walk the tourist walk until you reach the Zicatela beach and the main Bay, where you will be able to look closely at the creativity embodied in the handicrafts. Then we will go to the Bay of Puerto Angelito, where we will board a boat to navigate the main beaches such as Zicatela, Puerto Angelito, Manzanillo, Coral Beach and Sunset, seeking to have the opportunity to observe turtles, dolphins and whales, we finish this great tour with food at a beach or restaurant

★ Time-slip to Mexico 2000 years ago⁉ ★ ★ There is no difficulty in choosing souvenirs! This is a must-see tour for folk craft lovers ★ A tour to experience the culture of Oaxaca! Santo Domingo Church and Cultural Museum and finally the city of Oaxaca. It is a masterpiece of folk costumes and folk crafts that overflow in the city! A tour that you can enjoy the charm unique to Oaxaca where many indigenous people live.

★ Mysterious experience guided by mysterious ancient archeological sites ★ Guide to hidden attractions in Oaxaca [To a rarely accessible local place] Monte Alban registered as a World Heritage Site and one of the most famous tourist attractions in Mexico! further! !! On this tour, you will be able to enjoy not only Monte Alban but also Oaxaca, where you can visit the village of Arrazola, which is famous for its traditional alebrijes , and the Cuilapan Monastery, which stands in the silence outside the city! We reccommend having breakfast beforehand, wear a hat, sunglasses, comfortable non-slip shoes or tennis shoes, a bottle of water, a light sweater, sunscreen and a camera.

Mysterious experience invited by mysterious ancient ruins Monte Alban is a ruins of Zapoteca culture built on a hill about 400m high in the Oaxaca basin at an altitude of 1500m. It is said that the Zapotec people who once lived in this region started construction around 500 BC and flourished until around 800 AD. After that, Zapotec declined, but the Mixtecos who took control of the region took over and lived in their place. The Monte Alban archaeological site has many attractions, such as a pyramid-shaped temple, an observatory, and a stone plate relief depicting a human figure called Danzante (dancing person). Ancient ruins rooted in the land of Oaxaca will captivate you. The tour will be held in the morning. [English guide]

This adventure combines waterfall hikes and a zip line tour through the South Sierra Madre. The tour begins in the village of San Juan Lachao, in the Sierra, where you can buy fresh fruit, walk to a waterfall for a swim, and spot native flora and fauna—including a coffee plantation. Later, you’ll enjoy the thrill of a zip line tour with five sections spanning a total of 2,500 meters.

Discover the beauty of the Oaxacan coast on this guided tour of the communities around Puerto Escondido. See the pueblo mágico of Mazunte and catch a dreamy sunset from Punta Cometa as your local bilingual guide enriches your experience of this picturesque region. Stop for photos, go for a swim, and enjoy the local cuisine (not included) in this all-day journey. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the archaeological zone of Copalita, located along the shores next to the Pacific Ocean, on this day trip from Puerto Escondido. See three pyramidal bases, a pre-Hispanic lighthouse, and the on-site museum that showcases the history of the 16 ethnic groups that exist in the state of Oaxaca. After sightseeing, relax on a beach and swim and snorkel to your heart’s content. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

The South Sierra Madre offers great secrets for visitors who like to explore the Real Mexico, for this reason when you arriving to Puerto Escondido and admire the natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean offers to you in its surroundings, the mountains that we have to one side, mountains full of millenary history with its 16 ethnic groups that inhabit it. For this reason and many more you can not miss visiting the community of Llano Grande, where you will have the opportunity to know its history, swim in its crystalline waterfalls, taste its rich cuisine, admire the coffee plantations and many other activities.When you arrive at your hotel, your friends of your Travel Agency Excursiones Turisticas de Valfred, will gladly visit you to give you the full information of this interesting Tour, and you can explore these enigmatic places that offer you the surroundings of this natural paradise, come with us and enjoy the best Tour of your life.