Oaxaca to Zaachila Ruins and Convento de Cuilapan: Day trip
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About your trip
Explore the intersection of Zapotec royalty and Spanish colonial architecture where ancient tombs meet magnificent Dominican monasteries, showcasing Mexico's cultural synthesis. Discover royal burial chambers and elaborate stone facades with comfortable round-trip transport.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Oaxaca de Juarez whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driverās local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĆ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips youāll love sharing later. This isnāt a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Your professional driver meets you in Oaxaca and ensures comfortable transport to both archaeological and colonial sites, providing access to pre-Columbian and Spanish heritage.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Zona Arqueologica Zaachila and Ex Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From ā¬54
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotalā¬162
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Oaxaca de Juarez
You choose the pickup spot.
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Zona Arqueologica Zaachila
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included

Explore Zaachila's remarkable royal tombs where Zapotec nobility were buried with elaborate grave goods, including gold jewelry, ceramic vessels, and jade ornaments, demonstrating sophisticated artistic traditions and beliefs about afterlife preparation. Descend into Tomb 1 and Tomb 2, featuring vivid murals, carved stone lintels, and architectural details preserved for over 500 years in underground burial chambers. Visit the site museum displaying recovered artifacts, including intricate metalwork, ceramic sculptures, and stone carvings, revealing Zapotec artistic sophistication and trade relationships with other Mesoamerican civilizations. Professional archaeologists explain Zapotec burial practices, social organization, and political structure, while ongoing excavations continue revealing new tombs and artifacts. The site's importance as the last Zapotec capital provides insights into indigenous resistance against Spanish colonization. The tombs are typically open 9:00 to 18:00 each day, but it's best to verify this locally.
2
Ex Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included



Back to Oaxaca de Juarez
Weāll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! Youāre free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning youāll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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