One of the most important archaeological sites in Mexico, Monte Alban is the site of ruins of an ancient centre of Zapotec and Mixtec culture. The initial construction at the site has been placed at circa 8 th century BCE and contains great plazas, truncated pyramids, underground passageways, and approximately 170 tombs, the most elaborate yet uncovered in the Americas.
Read MoreOne of Mexico’s best known ruins, Mitla is 38km southeast of Oaxaca city passing Teotitlan. It is believed that Mitla (Nahuatl: Place of the Dead) was established as a sacred burial site long before the Christian era, probably by the Zapotecs, whose influence was predominant until about AD 900. Between 900 and 1500 the Mixtecs moved down from northern Oaxaca and took possession of Mitla; it is the Mixtec influence that is most pronounced on the existing ruins.
Read MoreA famous weaving village, located about 25km southeast of Oaxaca, Teotitlan has been renowned for it’s weaving wares since pre-Hispanic times. Quality today is high, and traditional dyes made from natural sources like indigo, cochineal and moss have been revived. Great place to purchase rugs and blankets
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