TOUR 3 (DIAS VIERNES) COYOTEPEC-JALIETZA-OCOTLAN San Bartolo Coyotepec se sitúa a 13 Km. de la ciudad, su principal atractivo es la alfarería de barro negro que elaboran los artesanos del lugar. Santo Tomas Jalietza se localiza a 25 km. de la ciudad, típico lugar donde se elaboran bordados y tejidos en telar de cintura. Ocotlán de Morelos se localiza a 30 km. de la ciudad, cada Viernes se lleva a cabo el día de tianguis, en esta población se encuentran hortalizas, frutas, artesanías en barro, cestería, jarcería, cuchillería, talabartería, sombreros, un atractivo especial es el templo Exconvento dominico del S. XVI, actualmente restaurado pro la autoridad municipal y el apoyo del pinto Rodolfo Morales, la casa de este artista funciona como Museo Talle exhibiéndose obras del mismo. Sale: 10:00 hrs. Regresa: 15:00 hrs. Costo: 250.00 p/persona COLORS OF OAXACA Private Tours José María Brena Morales Manager Calling from U.S.A. (521) 951 124 9374 Calling from Mexico (045) 951 124 9374 Calling from Oaxaca. (044) 951 124 9374 Tel/Fax: (951) 51 4 88 00/01/02 www.colorsofoaxaca.com [email protected] TOUR 1 (DIAS LUNES) TULE-TEOTITLÁN DEL VALLE-FABRICA DE MEZCAL-MITLA TOUR 2 (DIAS JUEVES) MONTE ALBAN-ARRAZOLA-CUILAPAM-ZAACHILA Este Tour comienza con una visita al pueblo de Santa María el Tule, donde podrán conocer uno de los árboles más famosos del mundo. Continuando con nuestro Tour visitaremos un taller Zapoteca donde elaboran extraordinarios tapetes de lana pura y colores naturales: Teotitlán del Valle localizado a 32 km. de la ciudad. Continuaremos a Mitla para conocer una de las zonas arqueológicas más importantes y originales de todo México. Admiraremos su palacio, sus tumbas, la decoración de grecas y mosaicos perfectamente trabajados, fuera de la zona se encuentra un mercado de artesanías. De regreso se visita un Rancho en el que se elabora el Mezcal, donde usted probará diferentes sabores de esta bebida tales como: Manzana, café zarzamora, etc. Así como también disfrutará de la exquisita gastronomía Oaxaqueña. Monte Alban es la Zona Arqueológica más importante de Mesoamérica, se localiza 10 km. de la ciudad. Es una plaza rectangular donde se sitúan palacios, templos, adoratorios, juego de pelota y tumbas, además cuenta con un museo de sitio, librería y una cafetería. Arrázola; A 10 km. De Oaxaca, se observan las hermosas piezas de alebrijes, que representan el espíritu innovador e irreal de la alma Oaxaqueña mediante la formación de figuras obtenidas después de una tallado y pintado manual. Cuilapam de Guerrero, se sitúa a 12 km. del a ciudad, es un bello conjunto arquitectónico compuesto de un templo, un Exconvento y una monumental capilla abierta, de ascendencia gótica y estilo edificado por los dominicos, mismo lugar donde estuvo prisionero y fusilado el Gral. Vicente Guerrero. Zaachila; se sitúa a 15 km. de la ciudad esta población fue la última capital del Imperio Zapoteca. En esta población se lleva a cabo el tianguis los días Jueves. Sale: 10:00 hrs. Regresa: 18:00 hrs. Costo: 300.00 p/persona. Sale: 10:00 hrs. Regresa: 18:00 hrs. Costo: 300.00 p/persona TOUR III (EVERY FRIDAY) COYOTEPEC-JALIETZA-OCOTLÁN San Bartolo Coyotepec is located 13 km from Oaxaca City; the town’s principal tourist attractions are black clay handicrafts, which are made by craftsmen of this area. Santo Tomas Jalietza is situated 25 km from the city; it is the typical place for embroideries and back strap weaving. In Ocotlán de Morelos, a small town located 30 km from Oaxaca City, there every Friday a traveling market is set up, in which vegetables, fruits, clay handicrafts, basket weaving, cutlery, things made with “jarceía”, cuir and leather goods can be purchased. A special attraction of this site is the Dominican church and ex-convent, which was built in the XVI century. This construction has recently been restored with the support of the municipal authority and painter, Rodolfo Morales, whose house is used as the Museum Shop, which displays his paintings. Departure at 10:00 return at 15:00hrs Cost: 250.00 Pesos or 25 USD p/person COLORS OF OAXACA Private Tours José María Brena Morales Manager Calling from U.S.A. (521) 951 124 9374 Calling from Mexico (045) 951 124 9374 Calling from Oaxaca. (044) 951 124 9374 Tel/Fax: (951) 51 4 88 00/01/02 www.colorsofoaxaca.com [email protected] TOUR I (EVERY MONDAY) TULE-TEOTITLÁN DEL VALLE- FACTORY OF MEZCAL - MITLA This tour begins with a visit to the town of Santa María el Tule, where you can see one of the most famous trees in the world. Continuing with the tour you will visit a Zapotecan shop where extraordinary pure wool, naturally dyed colored rugs are made (a demonstration is included), then you’ll visit Teotitlan del Valle, another picturesque town located only 32 km from the city. Later continue on to Mitla, where you will see one of the most important and original archeological zones in Mexico. We will admire its palaces, tombs, ornamental design and tiles perfectly elaborated by the craftsmen. Also located in this area on the tour is a crafts market Returning from Mitla, there will be a visit to a Mezcal making Ranch, where you will be able to taste the distinct flavors of this liquor, such as: apple, coffee, blueberry, etc. Here, you will also be able to enjoy exquisite Oaxacan cuisine. Departure at 10:00 return at 18:00 hrs Cost: 300.00 Pesos or 30 USD p/person TOUR II (EVERY THURSDAY) MONTE ALBAN-ARRAZOLA-CUILAPAM-ZAACHILA Monte Alban is the most important archeological zone in Mesoamerica, it is located 10 km from the city. It is a rectangular plaza consisting of palaces, temples, areas used for worship, courts for playing football, and tombs. Additionally, visitors may count on a museum site, a bookstore and a cafeteria. Arrazola, is located 10 km from Oaxaca. Observe the beautiful handicraft “alebrige” pieces, which represent the innovative spirit and unreal Oaxacan soul through the formation of carved, painted figures. Cuilapam de Guerrero, situated 12 km from Oaxaca City. This township has a beautiful archeological arrangement, consisting of a temple, an ex-convent, and a monumental open chapel. This open structure’s heritage descends from gothic origin and a Dominican construction style, and is the same place where General Vincent Guerrero was held prisoner and murdered. Zaachila, positioned 15 km from the city. This site was the last capital of the Zapotecan Empire. Also, every Wednesday experience the indigenous market that takes place in this town. Departure at 10:00 return at 18:00 hrs Cost: 300.00 Pesos or 30 USD p/person