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Private Service

1. Car and Driver

At Oaxaca Tours it is always our pleasure to be of assistance. If we can be of any help while you are visiting, please feel free to call on us. We look forward to haring from you and showing you everything our beautiful area has to offer.

Private Service is a personalized car and driver service that lets you set your own itinerary with confidence, discovering the varied treasures of our surrounding towns, villages and archeological sites. Our Private Service, personalized and unique in our city, allows you to explore Oaxaca in the best possible way – in comfort and at your own pace. This exclusive service allows you to ‘as you delve into the wealth of treasures Oaxaca has to offer. We will pick you up at your hotel in one of our comfortable, air-conditioned Suburbans driven by one of our friendly, bilingual drivers who knows the area extremely well. You set the time and pace and decide which places you would like to visit. Of course, our drivers area rich with information and are more than happy to make helpful suggestions and take you to places other tourists might not have access to. It’s for those who would like to explore independently and make the most of their time in our city and its surroundings.

This could very well be the high point of your visit.

One of the exciting and most rewarding things about foreign travel is to meet people from other cultures on a first name basis. So, don’t miss out on the very thing you came to Oaxaca for – not only the sights and sounds that surround you, but also the insight and sounds that surround you, but also the insights and pleasure that come from spending time with local people in a relaxed and easy war. Visit the crafts people and rug weavers in their homes, explore and bargain in the open air village markets, wander through towns that tell of our history and culture. Savor the distinct delights of our city by seeing it in the company of someone who really knows the lay of the land and the people who live hare; in the company of someone whose only commitment is that you enjoy your visit.

We invite you to see Oaxaca the way it should b seen – with a friendly, accommodating driver who finds it a pleasure to be of service by sharing his knowledge of Oaxaca and introducing you to her people.

After all, it’s your vacation.

SUGGESTED SIGHTS

IN THE CENTRAL VALLEYS OF OAXACA
(Distance and Travel time are calculated from Oaxaca City)
.Monte Alban Route                                       . Mitla Route

You certainly will want to see Monte Alban. Situated on a mountain top with a magnificent panoramic view of the valleys below, Monte Albán once served as a holy center for 40,000 of our Zapotec ancestors. The grandeur and the genius of our ancient culture can be seen hare in one of the most important archeological sites in México. Interesting and well preserved, this majestic and harmonious Meso-American site is not to be missed while visiting us in Oaxaca.

Another outstanding visit is to the Monastery of  Cuilapan, the Village Market and Archeological Site of  Zaachila, as well as the wood carving village of Arrazola.

Cuilapam is a village famous for its magnificent Dominican monastery with open-air chapel, built in 1550. An architectural and historical wonder in a setting of breathtaking mountainous beauty, it brings together the dominant architectural styles of 16th century Europe brought over to Mèxico. Stop in the town of Zaachila, the last of our Zapotec capitals, to visit the fascinating market to see the art of bartering as well as the unearthed tombs in the now famous families of wood carvers who create extraordinary creatures, both realistic and fanciful, would complete this  unique trio of pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary visits.

We also invite you to visit the villages of Ocotlan, San Bártolo Coyotepec and San Martín Tilcajete.

A visit to the village of Ocotlan, distinguished by its rambling outdoor market and beautifully restored 16th century church is a wonderful insight into village life. San Bártolo Coyotepec is nearby and famous for its tradition of making black pottery in the technique handed down by our ancestors. Afterwards you might consider a drive to San Martín Tilcajete where word carvers create extraordinary wood carvings.

Time spent visiting Teotitlán del Valle and Tlacochahuaya will be well rewarded.

A visit to the 16th century church of San Jerónimo in the village of Tlacochahuaya with its joyous interior frescoes painted by our Indian ancestors, its antique organ designed in the 17th century will leave you in awe. And then on to Teotitlán del Valle to visit the homes and studios of weavers who make magic with natural dyed wool in ancient Zapotec and Mixtec designs. Their creativity and skill will amaze and please you.

After seeing Monte Alban, you might want to explore further to see the archeological site of Mitla, a Zapotec holy site, ceremonial center, and the residence of holy men, with its breathtakingly beautiful mosaics. Situated next to the Cathedral of Mitla which is constructed partly from the stones of this ancient religious center. An extraordinary juxtaposition of the old and new worlds of  México. On the way, if you like, stop in the town of Santa María El tule to see one of the earth’s oldest and largest trees- a Cyprus measuring over 12 stories high and said to be over 2,000 years old. On Sundays, you might visit the budtling. Colorful Indian market of Tlacolula that spreads for blocks around the  town’s 16th  century Baroque chapel and stop for a taste of mezcal at a Palenque (plantation) that produces this uniquely smoky Oaxaca drink made from cactus.

Cultura Walking Tour: Exploring Oaxaca City on foot with a knowledgeable guide can be a real treat. Although one can’t know an entire city in a few hours, this friendly and leisurely introduction to our town’s history and culture offers an exciting overview of Oaxaca’s many attractions and prepares you to explore further on your own. Starting at he governor’s palace with its magnificent mural, our guide will walk you through the exciting historic area of our city, explaining the history and significance of the various sites along the way, such as the Regional Museum, Graphic Arts Institute, contemporary Art Museum  the Zócalo, Santo Domingo church, the Cathedral, Soledad church, the Juarez Market and much more, ending, if you like, with a stop at the famous Casilda’s for a refreshing Agua Fresca. We know this walking tour will enrich your stay with us.

ELCOMES YOU

And we invite you to consider yourself one of the family during your star here. You can count on us to show you the Oaxaca we know – in comfort and safety. Our drivers are riche in knowledge and insight concerning the history and culture of our state – and generous in sharing those riches.

Whether it’s exploring Oaxaca City on foot, visiting families of weavers and wood carvers in their homes or delving into the village markets, we can help open the doors of communication and shed light on the newly discovered. This could very well be the high point of your visit.

EVERYTHING WONDERFUL ABOUT MEXICO IS EVEN BETTER IN OAXACA

And everything wonderful about Oaxaca is even better with

Divided into seven regions, Oaxaca has a geography that is full of contrasts; from one of the most extensive mountain systems in the world to wide tropical coastal plains and fertile valleys. These features have all contributed to Oaxaca’s cultural diversity, represented by our seventeen indigenous languages, our robust Zapotec and Mixtec cuisine and the myriad festivals we celebrate throughout the year. The variety of our pre-Hispanic architectural complexes, dating back 25 centuries, can be seen in the splendor of Monte Alban, which exemplifies the ingenuity and vision of our ancestors.

Oaxaca Tours offers everything in this land that has everything to offer. From the ancient ruins of Monte Alban to the delightful crafts in the village markets.

The ancestral home of the great Mexican cultures of the Zapotec, Mixtec and other peoples – Oaxaca is a magical place where you can see the unfolding of inspired creativity expressed with exuberance and warmth. Here, the pace is relaxed and the atmosphere is modest and friendly.

So venture out to the mountain top archeological site of Monte Alban or stop by the home of a village craftsman. Excursions to humble villages provide an opportunity to see artisans spin their magic in the customary ways of our ancestors. Visit the museums and galleries displaying traditional and contemporary art and then sit back and relax in the zócalo at one of the many sidewalk cafés.

We invite you to discover the enchanting spirit of Oaxaca hospitality.

OFFICES:
Address: 5 May No. 60 La Cienega, Zimatlán, Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca., Mexico

Contact: C. Fidel Hernández Castellanos.

Phone:

01 (951) 57-1-51-69
Cel (951)-1190332, (951) 1233713
In electronic form: info@oaxacatours.com.mx