Guelaguetza celebrates cultures that predate the modern city. To understand that depth, Monte Albán and the valley’s artisan villages make a revealing day trip: a Zapotec capital, family
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Everyone knows Monte Albán. But Oaxaca’s ancient world doesn’t begin and end with that hilltop citadel. Scattered across the Central Valleys and beyond lie Zapotec and Mixtec sites
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Rising dramatically above the valleys of Oaxaca, Monte Albán is one of the most awe-inspiring ancient sites in all of the Americas. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was
READ MOREChoosing between Monte Albán and Mitla is one of the most common dilemmas for travelers exploring Oaxaca’s archaeological treasures. Both sites offer profound connections to pre-Hispanic civilizations, yet
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