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Ex Convento De San Pablo Fiallo St 102, Col. Centro Oaxaca, 68000 Nightly Rates (152.00 - 192.00)   3 Star

	Room Information
	Deluxe Suite :  Deluxe suite with king bed or 2 queen beds. Suite includes multiple closets, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, and sofa. All the rooms are unique because each has its own style, this was an ex-convent for the century of XVI and the magic is still alive in each room.

	Restaurant Information
	On-Site Dining  * La Cofradia Restaurant - open 7am-11pm; Formal Dress; International and Mexican food* La Cofradia Bar - open 5pm-12pm; Informal All types

Monte Alban 8 KM east to the property. Ancient capital of the Zapotecs, Monte Alban was inhabited without interruption for 1200 years, from 500 MX until 750 AD. Later it was occupied by the Mixtecs until some time before the arrival of the Spanish. In its time of splendor, Monte Alban extended over a surface of 6.5 square kilometers and had a population of approximately 40,000 inhabitants. Over an immense esplanade are the pyramids, temples, various patios, palaces and a ball court. Tombs containing rich ornaments were uncovered including the famous Tomb 7 with rich offerings in its interior found by Alfonso Caso. It is the most important archaeological site of Oaxaca and one of the most relevant of Mesoamerica. Atzompa 10 KM west to the property. We suggest you begin the tour of this village with visit to the Arts and Crafts House. This is the perfect place to observe the variety of beautiful pieces of natural clay and green glazed pottery among which are the enormous pots made with the technique of pastille and called. Route to MItla and Santa Maria del Tule 14 KM east to the property. The main attraction of this village is the Sabino or Ahuehuete tree some 2,000 years old, with a height of 40 meters, the trunk has a width of 42 meters in diameter, a volume of 705 cubic meters and an approximate weight of 509 tons: this tree is the biggest in the world. Also worth a visit is the 17 th century church. Arrazola 10 KM north to the property. In this pueblo, the inventiveness of artisans is expressed through working and decorating copal wood to create a fantastic zoo, "Alebrijes", which are on display and show in the houses of the craftsmen. Cuilapan de Guerrero 16 KM west to the property. This wonderful architectural complex displays gothic influences, manifest in the choir supports and the arches indicating the supporting branches of the nave contrasting the elements of romantic inspiration which stand out on the main facade. General Vicente Guerrero was executed in the backyard on February 14th, 1831. Zachila East to the property. Here we encounter the remains of one of last Zapotec capitals. Explorations uncovered two tombs of great because of their lintel and wall decorations as well as the stucco respresentations of mythical persons and animals. San Bartolo Coyotepec 13 KM south to the property. Pottery center of international fame due to the originality of its pieces made from black clay. This product is archived through a secret procedure applied during the firing of the ceramic. There is an arts and crafts market where you can admire and purchase representative example of this wonderful art. Tlacochahuaya 21 KM south to the property. This village is of exceptional interest because of its convent complex in which the church of stone and mortar was begun in the middle of the 16th Century, its altarpieces of the plateresque style depict beautiful images in which the Virgin of the Rosary and the Archangel Gabriel stand out. Nevertheless, the most notable artwork is San Jeronimo by the indigenous painter Juan Arrue. Another attraction is the 16th Century organ, which is of great historic and artistic values, profusely decorated with green and orange flowers and with the portrait of San Jeronimo in the center. Teotitlan del Valle 27 KM west to the property. This village is the oldest in the valley of Oaxaca and is known for its rugs and wool serapes, dyed with natural colors. These fabrics are made on domestic looms that can be seen in the houses of the artisans. The village has a beautiful colonial church and next to the courtyard, there is a small community museum. At the entrance to the village, on the left hand side, is Rancho La Grana where one can observe the elaboration of dyes based on natural products such as the "Grana Cochinilla". Area Map

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