Monte Albán

About

Go with a guide if you don't want to miss much of the Zapotec and Mixtec culture

Why go

• Explore history, culture, and views
• Incredible 360-degree views of the entire Oaxaca Valley
• Feels like you have the whole place for yourself

Must try

• Visit the museum
• See the danzantes
• Climb up some of them

Pro tips

• Go with a guide
• Take the first bus at 8 am
• Colectivo bus round trip ~125 pesos
• Bus from hotel riviera maya ~100-130 pesos
• Allow 2-3 hours for exploration

Good to know

• Wear suncream, hat, and sunglasses
• Bring plenty of water
• Little to no shade

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (20443 reviews)

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