DAY 8 • Mitla • Explore Oaxaca This morning , explore the UNESCO-listed ancient Zapotec city of Mitla , featuring captivating hand-cut stone mosaics from the pre-Spanish era . In the afternoon , take an included walking tour of Oaxaca , with highlights including Santo Domingo Church ’ s baroque interior and the vibrant zocalo , a local gathering spot with deep historical significance . Meals : B , L | Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca Centro
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DAY 9 • Oaxaca • Optional Folk Art of Oaxaca Tour
Today in Oaxaca , enjoy free time or opt for the full-day Folk Art tour . Visit San Martin Tilcajete to discover the art of crafting alebrijes . Continue to San Bartolo Coyotepec to explore black clay pottery production . Later , return to your hotel for a leisurely afternoon . Meals : B | Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca Centro Historico Hotel or similar
DAY 10 • Teotitlan del Valle • Mezcal distillery tour
Visit the small weaving village of Teotitlán del Valle where you ’ ll visit the local market and help
prepare lunch in a local home . Your next stop will be the Don Agave Mezcal Distillery to learn about the centuries-old art of distilling mezcal , and enjoy a taste of the smoky finished product . The rest of the day is free . Meals : B , L | Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca Centro
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DAY 11 • Oaxaca • Visit Monte Albán Explore the Monte Alban ruins today , a UNESCO World Heritage Site , revealing the grandeur of the ancient Zapotec capital . Admire the Fountain of the Seven Regions en route . Toast to your discoveries with a Farewell Dinner tonight , sharing the experience with fellow travelers . Meals : B , D | Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca Centro
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DAY 12 • Oaxaca • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport to return home . Or , begin your The Yucatán Peninsula : Campeche & Mérida post-trip extension .
Meals : B
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