5 days / 4 nights
Locally Hosted

 DAY 1         OAXACA
Arrive Oaxaca and transfer to our down town hotel Mision de los Angeles or Suites del Centro Hotel. Welcome dinner.

 DAY 2         MONTE ALBAN
Today we will visit Monte Alban, one of the most important archaeological sites in Meso America. Walk or climb the pyramids only if the group want to. During the afternoon visit the village of Atzompa known for its ceramic and green glazed pottery.

 DAY 3         FRIDAY MARKETS
Mooning tour of the village of San Bartolo Coyotepec, home of the famous Oaxaca black pottery, see the pottery makers at work in their small home shops. Than continue on to see the native Indian markets of Santo Tomas Jalietza and Ocotlan. During the afternoon we will do a walking tour of down town Oaxaca, visiting the zocalo with its lovely bandstand, huge shade trees and benches and sidewalk cages The Cathedral started in 1544 and completed 200 years latter. The church and Monastery of Santo Domingo and the Regional Museum that houses the spectacular collection of Mixtec art and Jewelry found at Monte Alban. Dinner will be at Casa de la Cantera with the performance of the famous local Gelaguetza dance.