A must see if you are in Oaxaca! The archeological ruins are equal in size and scope to Chitzen Itza in the Yucatan. Reasonably accessible except for the main pyramid. The panoramic views of Oaxaca a…Full review by Alan N
Feb 8, 2025
Monte Alban is an amazing site to see! I’ve visited probably a dozen times and each time it kind of takes your breath away. There are reasonably priced guides which you can pick up near the ticket wi…Full review by 882TomG
Jan 31, 2025
A wonderful Mesoamerican historical site that overwhelms you with its sense of history when you explore it. High up on a hill this site is prominent for miles and has amazing views. Exquisite. PS. Do…Full review by Chris S
I can’t climb many stairs and especially not steep ones. Can I still enjoy the sights of Monte Alban without doing a lot of climbing stairs? Walking uphill is fine as long as it doesn’t involve many stairs.
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Yes, actually my wife was using an orthopedic boot, and she enjoyed the visit quite a lot, just take it easy! As walkways surface is irregular.
Why does Tripadvisor charge more than twice as much for a guided tour of Monte Alban. All the other trip packages there were 300 pesos or less which is 15.00 US dollars. However, Tripadvisor charged USD $35.00 for the same exact trip.
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You can do better than $300. See my review of Monte Alban for details. We paid $60 pesos for a return van trip and 90 for admission = $150 per person. We took sandwiches and …
You can do better than $300. See my review of Monte Alban for details. We paid $60 pesos for a return van trip and 90 for admission = $150 per person. We took sandwiches and bought water for a good price at the site. We liked being self directed. We could take our time and also move around the site to avoid groups. By late afternoon, we almost had the place to ourselves. It is a lovely spot just to sit under a tree and admire the view of the valley. As to why TA charges more. I cannot answer but we did find numerous tours that were cheaper than the TA price (we booked through the San Angel hostel). Example: $250 pesos for 9 hours in a van: El Arbor, Hierve del Agua, weaving village, Mitla and mescal tasting. Our hack, take the Spanish tours. There is usually someone on board who is bilingual and can help.
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