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Private Archaeological Mitla Tour with Chocolate Tasting

Oaxaca City, Mexicoby Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in Mexico

  • 8 hours
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  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Discover the sacred heart of Zapotec culture on a private archaeological journey to Mitla. Explore intricately carved stone mosaics, walk through ceremonial courtyards, and uncover the legends behind one of Oaxaca’s most revered ancient sites. Visit the lively craft market of San Pablo Villa de Mitla, where woven textiles and pottery reflect generations of artisan skill. Experience the textures, colors, and voices of local life as you interact with skilled craftspeople. Complete your cultural immersion in Santa Maria del Valle with a traditional chocolate-making experience. Roast and grind cacao beans by hand, then savor a rich, ancestral drink once reserved for priests and warriors—connecting taste with centuries of heritage. This private tour blends archaeology, living culture, and culinary tradition for an unforgettable journey into Oaxaca’s historic and cultural heritage.

What's included

  • Chocolate making experience (Santa Ana del Valle village)
  • Handcraft market of Mitla
  • Proffesional local guide services
  • Lunch
  • Archeological zone of Mitla

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Stop 1

      2 hours

      Step among intricate stone mosaics carved with sacred Zapotec patterns. Hear your guide reveal the secrets of ceremonies once held here.

    2. 2

      San Pablo Villa de Mitla

      3 hours

      Explore a lively craft market filled with woven rugs and pottery. Feel the soft texture of wool under your hands and hear artisans at work.

    3. 3

      Stop 3

      3 hours

      Breathe in the scent of cacao roasting on open fire. Grind beans by hand and taste warm chocolate prepared in the ancestral way.

    Meeting and pickup

    We will meet you at your hotel in Oaxaca. Your guide will greet you in the lobby. Please be ready ten minutes before the start time.

    Good to know

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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