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Unlock Monte Alban’s Secrets!

Get our FREE 16-Stop Audio Tour to explore The Danzantes Gallery, The Observatory, The Palace, Stela 18, Tomb 7, and many more, plus our popular Essential Tips PDF!

Preview: North Platform, Danzantes, South Platform, Observatory, and Ballcourt

Free 16 Stop Audio Tou

Download our Essential Tips PDF loved by thousands!

Free Self-Guided Monte Albán Audio Tour

Free Self-Guided Monte Albán Audio Tour

Walk the 5 major attractions in the Monte Albán ruins step-by-step with a detailed audio guide containing hidden insights.

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Free Essential Travel Tips for Monte Albán PDF

Free Essential Travel Tips for Monte Albán PDF

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Discover the mystery of

Monte Albán

The epicenter of Zapotec civilization — a city of cosmic alignment, power, and purpose.

Welcome to the Monte Alban Heritage Center (MAHC) — the most comprehensive, independent guide to Oaxaca’s most sacred archaeological site. Here you’ll find accurate information, immersive audio tours, local insights, and respectful storytelling. Whether you’re planning a visit or just curious about the ancient Zapotec capital, we’re here to help you explore Monte Albán with clarity, depth, and wonder.

What is Monte Albán?
Perched high above Oaxaca’s central valley, Monte Albán was the heart of Zapotec civilization — a city of cosmic alignment, political power, and spiritual purpose. From its carved glyphs and temples to its sacred tombs and celestial alignments, it remains one of Mesoamerica’s most profound archaeological achievements.

READ "THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MONTE ALBÁN" HERE
Free Self-Guided Monte Albán Audio Tour

Free Self-Guided Monte Albán Audio Tour

Walk the 5 major attractions in the Monte Albán ruins step-by-step with a detailed audio guide containing hidden insights.

Download here!
Free MAHC High-Res Printable Map

Free MAHC High-Res Printable Map

Looking for the clearest, cleanest, most accurate map of Monte Albán available anywhere? You found it..

Visit here
Free Essential Travel Tips for Monte Albán PDF

Free Essential Travel Tips for Monte Albán PDF

A 26 page PDF that includes visitor, safety and cultural tips as well as local insights and hidden gems. Print it or use on your phone.

Download here!
Discover the mystery of

Monte Albán

The epicenter of Zapotec civilization — a city of cosmic alignment, power, and purpose.

Welcome to the Monte Alban Heritage Center (MAHC) — the most comprehensive, independent guide to Oaxaca’s most sacred archaeological site. Here you’ll find accurate information, immersive audio tours, local insights, and respectful storytelling. Whether you’re planning a visit or just curious about the ancient Zapotec capital, we’re here to help you explore Monte Albán with clarity, depth, and wonder.

What is Monte Albán?
Perched high above Oaxaca’s central valley, Monte Albán was the heart of Zapotec civilization — a city of cosmic alignment, political power, and spiritual purpose. From its carved glyphs and temples to its sacred tombs and celestial alignments, it remains one of Mesoamerica’s most profound archaeological achievements.

READ "THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MONTE ALBÁN" HERE

"The Most Frequently Asked Questions"

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Will Monte Albán be opened for Christmas?

Yes say the local guides, Monte Albán will be opened BUT.... anything can happen since the federal schedule from the INAH is sometimes superceded by local constraints.
Will Monte Albán be opened for Christmas?

How much is the entrance fee to enter Monte Albán?

The entrance fee is 100 mxn for adults and includes access to the site and the museum. Children under 13 enter free.

How do I get to Monte Albán from Oaxaca city?

By far the most common option is the official tourist shuttle, known locally as “autobuses turísticos.” These minibuses leave from offices near the Zócalo or popular hotels, such as Hotel Rivera del Ángel. Shuttles run hourly in the morning, starting around 8:30 or 9:00 AM, with return trips every hour in the early afternoon. The cost is...

What are the opening hours of Monte Albán?

Monte Albán is open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Last entry is around 4:00 PM.

Are guides available on site at Monte Albán?

Yes, certified guides are available at the entrance. Prices range from 800–1000 pesos per group. Most guides speak Spanish and English. No reservations needed.

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