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Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban vs Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Oaxaca (MACO)
Both are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Monte Alban is preferred by most writers compared to Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Oaxaca (MACO). Monte Alban scores 96 with approval from 5 sources such as Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
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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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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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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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Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Oaxaca (MACO)
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Alcala 202, Centro Historico, Oaxaca
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Frommer's
"Exhibits the work of contemporary artists, primarily from Oaxaca state (which has produced some of Mexico's most famous painters)."
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Fodor's
"In a lovely colonial residence, MACO houses changing exhibitions of contemporary art."
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Be sure to check out the front gallery on the second floor, which displays fragments of frescoes that once decorated the walls of this old mansion.
Lonely Planet
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"First-rate contemporary Mexican and international art."
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