Oaxaca Mexico Pyramids

Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán

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Apr 25, 2025
Spectacular well restored ruins from the Xapotec people of Mexico. My top tip- don’t waste a whole day doing a n organised tour which stops at various different minor attractions. Fork out the cash a…Full review by Irishbarry78
Mar 13, 2025
Extraordinary glimpse to the historical zapoteca culture. Their astronomy and mathematics knowledge shows in the observatory and clock stellas; plus their architectural and agricultural work it was o…Full review by Analuisa S
Mar 9, 2025
The ruins sit atop a hill overlooking the city of Oaxaca; and, close enough to warrant an easy day trip from there. Some of the main pyramids are well restored, while a few others appear less refurb…Full review by Gareth C
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Monte Albán is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán Municipality in the southern Mexic…
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Wedged between stark elemental features – blue skies and an ochre, parched terra – Monte Albán sits on a flattened promontory, exemplif…
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How Can I come to Monte Alban? For Example from Mexico City
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Monte Alban is outside the town of Oaxaca. (Too far away for a day trip). The pyramids of Teotihuacan are about an hour outside of Mexico City.
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Answer by Gareth C · May 3, 2025
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What are the current opening hours (May 2023)? Different sources suggesting different times
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On the official website Lunes a domingo de 10:00 h a 16:00 h.
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Answer by Bogdan P · May 7, 2023
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Is Monte Alban open to visitors? If yes, what are the current rules and regulations?
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Evet, everyone can visit Monte Alban without any restrictions
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