Archaeological sites Tour and Red Pottery in Tlacolula
Get further off the beaten track and go deeper into Zapotec history at exceptional, yet lesser-visited, archaeological sites in the Tlacolula area: Yagul, Lambityeco, and Dainzu. We’ll also visit the women makers of traditional red pottery at San Marcos Tlapazola. Final itinerary subject to the chance of changing weather or other conditions, with appropriate substitutions.
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Archaeological sites Tour and Red Pottery in Tlacolula
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Yagul
Yagul is an important site because in its surroundings rock shelters have been found with vestiges of cave paintings from nomadic groups, probably gatherers and hunters who were the first settlers in the Oaxaca Valley. Its importance is also characterized because it is one of the sites where the original flora and fauna can still be observed.
Dainzu
You will visit Dainzú archeological site, this place was very important because the pre-Hispanic settlement occupied it as a ceremonial civic center and possibly Danush Hill itself served as a sacred space.
is a small rural community that is dedicated to the production of clay. The clay of this town is particular due to its terracotta style with different intensities of red color. In this place you will visit a red clay craft workshop, you will see the process of making different crafts with red clay.
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up/return to hotel
- Certified guide
- Modest entry
- Lunch/snacks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Cancellation policy - non refundable
- Recommendations: wear comfortable clothes, shoes, hat, sunglasses; bring additional water, sunscreen , cash
- Travel time is already included in the total duration.
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