This 7-day journey will take you to Oaxaca just before the Guelaguetza festival in July. Participants will arrive late afternoon to Oaxaca on a Thursday and explore the town a bit on their own. The first full tour day will stay in the city, exploring its markets, museums, and botanical garden. Day two will start at the famous ruins of Monte Alban. After lunch at the ruins restaurant overlooking the city, the tour will visit the museum collection of the treasures of Monte Alban Tomb 7, the richest tomb ever found in Mexico. The next day will start with a visit to the sister city of Monte Alban, Atzompa, and end with a visit to the Rufino Tamayo archaeological museum. On Monday the group will travel into the eastern arm of the Valley of Oaxaca to visit the beautiful Zapotec ruins of Mitla and explore its tombs. On the way back to the city, visit the 1500 year old Tule Tree. The next day will return to the east, visiting the rug weaving town of Teotitlan de Valle, having lunch at a Zapotec home, and enjoying a visit to a mezcal distillery. The last day of the tour visit the half-Olmec, half-Zapotec ruins of San Jose Magote and some wonderful craft villages. The tour will come to a celebratory end that evening with a Guelaguetza dance and dinner show.

The leader for this trip will be Dr. Edwin Barnhart

Archaeology and Culture in the Valley of Oaxaca
Price	$3500 per person (based on double occupant lodging. Add $500 for a private single room) $500 deposit due upon registration, 50% balance due 90 days before the trip, final balance due 30 days before
Dates	July 11-18, 2024
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	July 11, Thursday: Arrivals All Day: Arrivals to Oaxaca 6-7pm: Orientation meeting in hotel lobbybr> Evening: Free time for dinner Overnight at the Hotel Casa Abu
	July 12, Friday: Markets and Museums 7-9am: Breakfast at hotel 9-12pm: Tour of city markets 12-2pm: Lunch break 2-4pm: Botancial Gardens 6-7pm: Lecture: Ancient Times in the Oaxaca Valley Overnight at Hotel Casa Abu
	July 13, Saturday: Monte Alban 7-9am: Breakfast at hotel 9-12pm: Tour of Monte Alban 12-1pm: Lunch at Monte Alban 2-4pm: Tomb 7 museum exhibit 6-7pm: Lecture: Mixtec Codices Overnight at Hotel Casa Abu
	July 14, Sunday: Atzompa 7-9am: Breakfast at hotel 9-12pm: Tour of Atzompa 12-2pm: Lunch break in town 3-5pm: Rufino Tamayo Museum Overnight at Hotel Casa Abu
	July 15, Monday: Mitla and Tule Tree 7-9am: Breakfast at hotel 9-10am: Transport to Mitla 10-12pm: Tour of Mitla 12-2pm: Lunch at a hacienda 2-3pm: The Tule Tree Overnight at Hotel Casa Abu
	July 16, Tuesday: Teotitlan del Valle 7-9am: Breakfast at hotel 9-10am: Transport to Teotitlan del Valle 10-12pm: Rug weaving demonstration 12-2pm: Lunch at a Zapotec home 3-4pm: Mescal distillery Overnight at Hotel Casa Abu
	July 17, Wednesday: San Jose Magote 7-8am: Breakfast at hotel 8-9am: Transport to San Jose Magote 9-11am: Tour of San Jose Magote 11-1pm: Lunch on the road 1-3pm: San Bartolo Coyotepec - black pottery 3-5pm: San Martin Tilcajete - alebrijes 7-9pm: Guelaguetza dinner and dance show Overnight at Hotel Casa Abu
	July 18, Thursday: Departure Morning: Free time or transport to the airport End of Tour

Oaxaca: Hotel Casa Abu - AC, private bath, restaurant, telephone, cable TV and wifi - luxury hotel located two blocks from the city's zocalo.

Includes:
- All lodging
- Private ground transportation
- Breakfasts
- Archaeologist guide
- Local guides
- Evening Lectures
- All entry fees
- Bottles of cold purified water in the transport


Does Not Include:
- Airfare to/from Oaxaca City
- Taxi to the hotel from the airport the first day
- Lunches and dinners
- Gratuities (maids, drivers, guides, etc..)
- Travel Insurance

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Proceeds from MEC Tours are the center's primary source of research funding. As such, a portion of the tour costs are tax deductible. MEC will provide participants with receipts and proper documentation regarding the center's 501(c)(3) non-profit status for your records.