Mitla Half Day Guided Tour: Immerse in Oaxaca's History and Traditions with Knowledgeable Guides

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Oaxaca de Juárez

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Immerse yourself in Oaxaca’s history and traditions with knowledgeable guides on a half-day guided tour of Mitla. Discover the passion and beauty of Oaxaca from a different perspective.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Santa Maria del Tule - Visit the world’s widest tree with a brief stop for photos.
OPTIONAL ENTRY FEE: 20 MXN
MARCH 2026
Zona Arqueologica de Mitla - Explore the second most significant archaeological site in Oaxaca, renowned for its unique and intricate grecas adorning the palaces. Our guide will passionately share the site’s history….

What's Included

Travel insurance
Spanish/English Guide
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Admission fees
Meals

Additional Information

From our observations of others, our Guides are distinctive. Each one is an integral member of the Lescas clan, dedicated to showcasing the allure of our beloved Oaxaca. They are engaging, driven, and well-versed in Oaxaca’s rich historical and cultural heritage. We hold the conviction that a guide possesses the power to convey their enthusiasm and enable others to see the wonders of Oaxaca through a new lens.

Location

Gral. Antonio de León 1

General Antonio de León

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.7

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Boston_b

Feb 20, 2026

A Magical, Memorable Day (not Half-Day for me) - I had the option to extend to the full day, and I'm so glad I did. I learned so much about Zapotec culture and craft. Angel is a gifted guide, who appreciated my interest in the Underworld mythology surrounding the "Temple of Rest", and we had a wonderful discussion about the possible themes encoded into the architecture. The weaving demonstration was also incredible, witnessing the treatment, spinning, and weaving of the wool--not to mention the the dyes and their origins. The mezcal tasting was where the group really started to interact, because mezcal. I was already a mezcal aficionado, but know I'm a more knowledgeable one. Extending the day took me to Herve de Agua. Just go for it. It's an incredible natural phenomenon, something that will live in my memory for the rest of my life, as permanent as the feature itself. It was a scorching hot day, and swimming in the cold pools was a welcome relief. (I didn't bring a swimsuit, since I hadn't planned on this part but was able to buy one there for $120 MXN.) I finished the day in deep conversation with a new friend I met on the tour, over a cold mezcalita. The day was 10/10.

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Coloradoonthemove

Feb 16, 2026

Excellent Tour - We were picked up right on time. Our guide Angel was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the tule tree, rug creation process (very involved!), and Mitla. We really enjoyed our tour.

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John_n

Feb 5, 2026

Informative tour, bout... - Informative tour, about the history and culture of the region and people. The guide was knowledgeable and spoke clearly at each stop.

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Malcolm_k

Feb 3, 2026

Well organized. First... - Well organized. First rate guide. Good value.Mitla is intimate and accessible. The weaving demonstration was enlightening.

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Susan_f

Jan 18, 2026

A perfect half-day tour from Oaxaca - This was a good tour...not as important as Monte Alban, but worthwhile, nonetheless. Our guide, Miguel, was great. Had excellent command of both Spanish and English and had a lot of information to share.

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Blair_a

Jan 17, 2026

Mitla Tour - Angel, our tour guide was fantastic. He was one of the very best tour guides we have had, and we have had many. His command of the subject matter was superb and his general knowledge about contemporary Mexico was also great. His English skills were also superb.

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James_p

Jan 7, 2026

Half day tour to Mitla, Tule, Teotitlàn - Fun half day with 3 stops. First stop at Santa Maria del Tule, a cute little town with a huge old tree in the town square. Second stop at a textile workshop and store. Very interesting explanation of the process of indigenous blanket weaving. Third stop at the Mitla architectural ruins. Easy to navigate and very interesting. Finally, buffet lunch with the entire group. Really good Mexican food, especially for a buffet. Our guide, Angel, was well versed and extremely bilingual, friendly and explained everything very well. 100% recommended

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Julian_e

Jan 4, 2026

Angel is excellent! - An excellent experience from pick up to return. Angel is a most informative and engaging tour guide.

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Katie_m

Nov 25, 2025

1/2 Day Ideal Tour - Our 1/2 day tour was very informative about indigenous history, a great education about the native weaving process, and interesting architectural details about the ruins in the area. Angel provided the perfect amount of information without overwhelming everyone with details. He was very personable with a fun sense of humor. The 1/2 day trip is ideal for those who don’t want a long day of touring.

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