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Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban vs El Museo De Arte Prehispanico De Mexico
Both are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Monte Alban is preferred by most reviewers compared to Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art. Monte Alban ranks #1 in Oaxaca with praise from 5 sources including Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Michelin Guide.
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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El Museo De Arte Prehispanico De Mexico
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Lonely Planet
Av. Morelos 503, Oaxaca
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Frommer's
"The artifacts displayed in this museum were chosen "solely for the aesthetic rank of the works, their beauty, power, and originality."
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Fodor's
"You'll find a wonderfully displayed collection of pre-Hispanic pottery and sculpture at this carefully restored colonial mansion."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The collection at the Museo de Arte Prehispánico Rufino Tamayo is remarkably rich...the rooms dedicated to the coastal civilisations (Colima, Nayarit and Huastèque) are particularly interesting."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This top-class collection of pre-Hispanic art was donated to Oaxaca by its most famous artist, Rufino Tamayo (1899−1991)."
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