Native Trails MyTrails 2026 215 Oaxaca 30 Visit of the archaeological site of Dainzú Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy You visit Dainzú, a historic site built in a terraced layout on a hill. From its western edge, you have a wonderful view of the valley of Tlacolula. The numerous bas-reliefs showing ball players and gods are suggestive of the great importance the inhabitants of the place are likely to have attached to the ritual ball game. Another noteworthy structure of the site is a tomb whose entrance has been adorned with a jaguar frieze. 31 Visit of the ex-convent of Cuilapan Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy The ex-convent of Cuilapam de Guerrero was founded by Dominicans in 1555 and is one of the oldest Spanish buildings in the federal state of Oaxaca. Especially the nave of its church Santiago Apóstol impresses the visitor with its beautiful and clear lines. The former monastic cells are now used to archive and explore archaeological finds from Oaxaca. 32 Visit of the archaeological site of Lambityeco Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy You are visiting the ruined site of Lambityeco. The remains excavated so far of houses and palaces are only a small portion of the former Zapotec town, which was of great importance for the salt trade in its heyday. The site stands out for the well-preserved friezes on the exterior façades and two identical stucco masks of Cocijo, the Zapotec rain god. 33 Visit of a cochineal farm Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy During your visit of the little cochineal farm, you will learn all you should know about the cochineal insect and the methods to rear and process it. The parasite, which lives on opuntias, is used to obtain carminic acid, from which the pigment carmine or crimson lake is produced. This pigment serves diverse uses in the food and textile industries, the manufacture of cosmetics and in pharmaceutics. 34 Visit of Museo Estatal de Arte Popular Oaxaca Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy The Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca, which was opened in its current rooms in 2004, offers you a comprehensive overview of the art and craftsmanship of Oaxaca. From typically Oaxacan ceramics of black clay, both modern and from earlier, e.g., Monte Albán times, through metal ware to fabrics with their complicated patterns, this museum gives you information about all the traditional arts of the region. To render a greater part of the collection accessible to the public, the exposition has further been supplemented by a “cyber museum.” 35 Visit of the archaeological site of Yagul Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Visit of the ruins of Yagul. The temple area was built in the 5th century BC by the Zapotecs and later expanded by the Mixtec on several terraces. The fortress “La Fortaleza” offers a good view of the valley of Oaxaca. The mosaic walls of the palace still show traces of their former paint. Grave chambers in Monte Albán style can be seen in the Court of Pyramids. 36 Visit of the potters of San Bartolo Coyotepec Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy The small village of San Bartolo Coyotepec is known for its black pottery, which was developed by Doña Rosa in the 1950s. Whereas the pots were formerly used as containers for mezcal, they now have a purely decorative character – mostly with floral patterns. Watch as a potter molds beautiful amphorae, figures, and other objects from barro negro, a special black clay. By being polished with quartz before burning, they get their beautiful luster.
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