
Plataforma Sur
Plataforma Sur
Oaxaca, Mexico
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Maestranza Concept — 8 months ago
This is a MUST if you're at Oaxaca city. Archeological, historical and relevant story around it. This is an authentic gem. 💎
**★★★★★ Julie Newton — 2 years ago
In our opinion the best ruins we saw in Mexico (of the 4 others around Mexico City and Puebla we saw). Least tourists and very well preserved! Definitely worth the short journey!
**★★★★★ Bobby C — 2 years ago
The Southern Platform of Monte Alban is a large pyramid with an impressive staircase that leads to an open court which features two additional pyramids, standing side by side on top of the main platform. The restoration of this structure is pretty minimal, only the staircase has been fully restored the bottom platform is covered by vegetation though the outline is easily discernable. As far as the two pyramids crowning the platform they have not been restored at all, merely kept clean of most v
**★★★★★ Yvonne Flores (Westcliff Properties) — 3 years ago
Do yourself a favor and take a guided tour to really understand how amazing this place is. I loved spending time there
**★★★★☆ ERGIN BEYRET — 5 years ago
Too much reconstruction, and the descriptions are not very helpful (I know “an upside-down man is depicted” on that wall; I can see it 🙄. Give me some background info). An important archeological zone though; just not as impressive as some of its peers. Nice view of the city from the hill top.
















