Excursions Overview

In order to maximize the student’s cultural immersion, the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca offers a variety of optional tours to outlying villages and archaeological sites on weekends. Oaxaca has some of the most diverse artisan goods and one of the richest histories in all of Mexico. With their focus on the continuity of Oaxacan culture, tours are an excellent way to become acquainted with the Central Valleys of Oaxaca.

Tours, which include transportation to the sites as well as the services of a bilingual guide, leave from the front gate of the Institute and last between four to five hours. Students should bring their own refreshments and snacks, as there is no lunch break. Comfortable walking shoes and sun block are highly recommended. Tours leave the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca at 9am and typically return around 1:30pm. The cost runs from US $16 to $20 per person per tour.

The excursions available are:

Ecotours: Sierra Norte

Monte Alban & Atzompa

Mitla, Tlacolula and El Tule

Yagul, Teotitlan and Tlacochahuaya

Cuilapan, Arrazola and Zaachila

San Jose Mogote Etla

Coyotepec, Tilcajete and Jalietza

Hierve El Agua

Arbol Mágico