Beautiful, magical place! The views, especially looking to the west at sunset were like a watercolor painting of hues of blues and plums of the mountains surrounding that side. As I walked inside one temple, I felt transported in time. It was a mixture of shadows, darkness and light which came from the occasional cutout "window" in the outside walls as one walks up the stairs to reach the outside top of the temple. It was as if I could see a man of that time period dressed in loin cloth, run past me. Quite the sensation!
Thanks for the memories. It reminds us of our recent visit to Monte Alban in August. Amazing place, beautiful remains and great history of the Zapotec's. We paid one of the professional guides and he explained that the rocks you showed with the pictures were depicting medical procedures such as child birth, not killing of other tribesmen. So I suggest fact checking with educated guides over others opinons. I would suggest to anyone visiting Monte Alban to make time to tour the museum on site which is where many of the original/authentic stone carvings are and additional history facts. Keep on traveling Goats and sharing for those who have not been there yet and those of us who like to reminisce.
Just finished the chapter in "finger prints of the gods" I'm absolutely loving how I can look up these ancient places I have never heard of and there are all kinds of videos I can check out. What's even more cool is that you guys got to check it out in real life. Super awesome!
I’m doing a project in biomolecular archeology and this video really helped me understand the archeological context of this particular site. Great video :D
Terrific video and thank you for the yummy lunch idea. We will be there next week with our family for Thanksgiving week in Oaxaca where my daughter has been studying Spanish for two weeks.🌻
Yes--love Monte Alban, but I hope you had time to explore Oaxaca and the markets there as well. I toured Mexico on my own my bus (love the buses in Mexico!) in March. Traveled by bus from Merida to Uxmal, Campeche and Palenque. Then took another bus south thru Chiapas and over to Oaxaca and Monte Alban. Then hopped another bus to Puebla (love this city!!) and Mexico City, before working my way over to Nayarit. Felt very safe as a woman traveling alone--despite all my friends and family being very worried. Have fun and be safe in Guatemala--it's a magical country as well--so much to see and do!
Loved it. Not sure I feel sorry for you for the heat. It's -30 here today. Nice and sunny though. Keep bringing us some warmth once a week. Luv your blog.
Hello my little valentines, The ruins look amazing. They seem to be a lot bigger than what we saw in Talum. We are heading back to the Okanagan this week so look forward to seeing Norm and Russ. Travel safe on the next leg of your journey. Love you lots. Nan and Charlie
I lived with a family in Guanajuato at age 20 (1987) for six weeks while I studied Spanish and visited all the surrounding towns of interest on the weekends--GREAT area--and I would love to go back again someday soon to see how it's changed! On my most recent trip to Mexico last Spring, I tried to get to San Cristobal from Palenque--my bus ticket was to San Cristobal, but the bus ended up in Tuxtla Gutierrez and I got off there. Big confusion cause I thought that I was in San Cristobal at first and asked a taxi driver to take me to the famous church--well he did, but WRONG church cause I was in the WRONG town! I didn't sleep on the bus from Palenque, so to this day I still don't know what really happened--if the bus was continuing on to San Cristobal from Tuxtla and I just got off too early, or if the bus driver deviated from stopping in San Cristobal at all (there was only about six of us--all strangers to me--on the entire bus). One of my most confusing travel moments ever--so I HAVE to go back and visit San Cristobal again someday now. I unfortunately just didn't have time to get back on the bus and go to San Cristobal after this mix up--I had to move on to Oaxaca due to a tight itinerary--I just look at it as a learning experience. For Guatemala--Andy Hobo Traveler is good to follow--he's down there right now with his Mom and is the man to ask. We did the regular highlights--Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Tikal, Chicastenango, etc. .I love looking at the Viator website to get an idea of things to do when going to a new country. Have fun and stay safe!
Hi, I really enjoyed your video, Im not sure if u already went to Huachimontones, you should give it a try. My regards from Guadalajara. (and visit the Ixtépete).
While yes it was first built by the Zapotec it was later over taken, run by, and made bigger by the Mixtecos. Also please research more the danzantes because what you said about them was not very accurate.
Beautiful, magical place! The views, especially looking to the west at sunset were like a watercolor painting of hues of blues and plums of the mountains surrounding that side. As I walked inside one temple, I felt transported in time. It was a mixture of shadows, darkness and light which came from the occasional cutout "window" in the outside walls as one walks up the stairs to reach the outside top of the temple. It was as if I could see a man of that time period dressed in loin cloth, run past me. Quite the sensation!
Thanks for the memories. It reminds us of our recent visit to Monte Alban in August. Amazing place, beautiful remains and great history of the Zapotec's. We paid one of the professional guides and he explained that the rocks you showed with the pictures were depicting medical procedures such as child birth, not killing of other tribesmen. So I suggest fact checking with educated guides over others opinons.
I would suggest to anyone visiting Monte Alban to make time to tour the museum on site which is where many of the original/authentic stone carvings are and additional history facts. Keep on traveling Goats and sharing for those who have not been there yet and those of us who like to reminisce.
Just finished the chapter in "finger prints of the gods" I'm absolutely loving how I can look up these ancient places I have never heard of and there are all kinds of videos I can check out.
What's even more cool is that you guys got to check it out in real life.
Super awesome!
I’m doing a project in biomolecular archeology and this video really helped me understand the archeological context of this particular site. Great video :D
I've been there once, I still think about my brother and I actually entering one the ruins. Great Video
Beautiful
Gracias
Terrific video and thank you for the yummy lunch idea. We will be there next week with our family for Thanksgiving week in Oaxaca where my daughter has been studying Spanish for two weeks.🌻
Magic stuff guys... You don't realize how lucky you are. Glad I found your site.
I really enjoyed this tour of a place I'd never heard.of before. Happy Valentine's Day!
Thanks for the overview, headed their this week!
Yes--love Monte Alban, but I hope you had time to explore Oaxaca and the markets there as well. I toured Mexico on my own my bus (love the buses in Mexico!) in March. Traveled by bus from Merida to Uxmal, Campeche and Palenque. Then took another bus south thru Chiapas and over to Oaxaca and Monte Alban. Then hopped another bus to Puebla (love this city!!) and Mexico City, before working my way over to Nayarit. Felt very safe as a woman traveling alone--despite all my friends and family being very worried. Have fun and be safe in Guatemala--it's a magical country as well--so much to see and do!
Great videos! Keep 'em coming!
Amazing! I love the video.
Loved it. Not sure I feel sorry for you for the heat. It's -30 here today. Nice and sunny though. Keep bringing us some warmth once a week. Luv your blog.
God bless Mexico 🇲🇽⚓
Such a great video!!
Hello my little valentines,
The ruins look amazing. They seem to be a lot bigger than what we saw in Talum. We are heading back to the Okanagan this week so look forward to seeing Norm and Russ. Travel safe on the next leg of your journey. Love you lots. Nan and Charlie
Going behind the wind con Beto y maraya
Cool video, will visit this spot tomorrow, safe travels always
Enjoy guys!
Goats On The Road Thanks! Was fab!
I had never heard of these ruins ! Thanks for the information and showing us it. Great Picnic and Beautiful spot. :)
I lived with a family in Guanajuato at age 20 (1987) for six weeks while I studied Spanish and visited all the surrounding towns of interest on the weekends--GREAT area--and I would love to go back again someday soon to see how it's changed! On my most recent trip to Mexico last Spring, I tried to get to San Cristobal from Palenque--my bus ticket was to San Cristobal, but the bus ended up in Tuxtla Gutierrez and I got off there. Big confusion cause I thought that I was in San Cristobal at first and asked a taxi driver to take me to the famous church--well he did, but WRONG church cause I was in the WRONG town! I didn't sleep on the bus from Palenque, so to this day I still don't know what really happened--if the bus was continuing on to San Cristobal from Tuxtla and I just got off too early, or if the bus driver deviated from stopping in San Cristobal at all (there was only about six of us--all strangers to me--on the entire bus). One of my most confusing travel moments ever--so I HAVE to go back and visit San Cristobal again someday now. I unfortunately just didn't have time to get back on the bus and go to San Cristobal after this mix up--I had to move on to Oaxaca due to a tight itinerary--I just look at it as a learning experience. For Guatemala--Andy Hobo Traveler is good to follow--he's down there right now with his Mom and is the man to ask. We did the regular highlights--Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Tikal, Chicastenango, etc. .I love looking at the Viator website to get an idea of things to do when going to a new country. Have fun and stay safe!
Nice video
Hi, I really enjoyed your video, Im not sure if u already went to Huachimontones, you should give it a try. My regards from Guadalajara. (and visit the Ixtépete).
I wonder way it's named .mount.alban
A lot older than 500BC
While yes it was first built by the Zapotec it was later over taken, run by, and made bigger by the Mixtecos. Also please research more the danzantes because what you said about them was not very accurate.
Monte Alban Archealogical Traces, not "Ruins", please. Thanks for the promotion
Dudes! Wear a hat!
Huh gay