Walking Tour through Oaxaca and Sunday Market

General information

Destination
Oaxaca, Mexico

Program details

You will be witness of the marvelous XVI construction by San Jerónimo Tlacoyahuaya Friars. In which the most important figures are the altars of Rosario’s Virgi, Descending, Maria and his child, and Angel Gabriel. Also one of the most beautiful art masterpieces made by the Indian painter Juan de Arrué.



We will visit the archaeological zone of Yagul, this city grows as an urban centre during the Monte Albán decline (800 d.C ). Later Yagul was established as a city-state in Oaxaca Valley and preserved until the arrival of Spain.



Our last stop is Tlacolula, we will walk through the traditional market, colourful and varied, this fascinating place is in the main Street of the town and Sundays only. This is the closest example of a pre-Hispanic market because a lot of Indians are involved in the sale.



Languages

English and Spanish