Tour Description: Our group would be able to meet the archaeologists and geophysicists, as well as the local authority and community who follow the work currently being done in Teotitlán del Valle.  The work will cover all of the central square of Teotitlan, which means the whole church compound (church, annexes, side terrain and parking), also the Palacio Municipal, the Museum, the vast square in front of the church, and the lower public square. Lots of areas will be "scanned".

Fifteen days ago the group conducted a first set of studies (seismic noise) at Teotitlan, which had to be done earlier than expected for UNAM experts schedule reasons, and we have a video showing how this first work unfolded. This is great insight in how the project works and what it looks like : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-VL5dJQ7ns

Ludovic will be our personal guide and we will observe the work taking place on that day and experts will be available to answer questions.

The work and the group are self funded, with most scientists volunteering their time, and expenses are covered by donations. Here is the link to their GoFundMe page, which also shares more information about the project.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-la-investigacion-arqueologica-en-teotitlan-del-valle?lid=zrjlm6bs8ay6&viewupdates=1&

Cadence of the Day:

9:00 AM - Departure from Calle Libre 710 (Behind the Fiesta Americana Hotel

9:45 AM arrival

10:00 AM start of tour with Ludovic

12:00 PM end of tour

12:00 - 1PM - Free hour: There are three points of interest that we are allowing time for you to explore.

• In the main square is a small marketplace of weavers, who will provide a demonstration of carding, spinning, dying and weaving.

• Adjacent are two museums, the Centro Cultural Comunitario de Teotitlán, and the smaller museum on the north side.

1PM - Drive to restaurant in Teotitlán for comida

2:30 PM - Return to Oaxaca

Additional Fees:

• You may make a donation via the GoFundMe page to the ARX project, though there is no obligation

• Lunch $200-$300 pesos

• Donations for the museums and rug demonstration, bring small bills

Other Considerations:

• Water

• Sunscreen

• An umbrella or parasol

A minimum of ten participants is required to operate this outing.