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Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban vs Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad
Both are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Monte Alban ranks significantly better than Basilica de la Soledad. Monte Alban comes in at #1 in Oaxaca with positive reviews from 5 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
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Michelin Guide
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Oaxaca
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Fodor's
"The massive temples of Monte Albán, perched atop a mesa, make this one of the country's most spectacular archaeological sites."
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Travel + Leisure
"This ancient Zapotec regional capital is about five miles west of Oaxaca. The preserved city allows a glimpse into the lives of area natives from 500 B.C. to 800 A.D."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The extraordinary jewellery found in tomb 7 can be seen in the museum in Oaxaca. A Unesco World Heritage Site since 1987."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Contrary to the other buildings on the central platform of Monte Albán, oriented according to the cardinal points, this mysterious mound is turned 35° to the southwest and is arrow-shaped."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Among the many other objects on display, don't miss the beautiful Urn of the Lady with a Jaguar Headdress. "
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Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
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Independencia at Galeana, Oaxaca
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Lonely Planet
"The image of Oaxaca’s patron saint, the Virgen de la Soledad (Virgin of Solitude), stands above the altar in the 17th-century Basílica de la Soledad."
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The image of the Virgin of Solitude appeared miraculously to a shopkeeper on his way to Guatemala, and the fervent worship it generated resulted in the Basilica de la Soledad."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Oaxaca doesn’t lack distinguished churches, but many locals rate the Soledad as their favorite."
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Frommer's
"The Basílica is the religious center of Oaxaca, and its Virgin is the patroness of the entire state."
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