Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Oaxaca (OAX), Carr. Oaxaca - Puerto Angel Km 7.5, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca 71231, Mexico (Welcome to Oaxaca! , 11:00 - 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant with rotating menu that changes every two weeks)
Included Activities
- Visit Santo Domingo Church
- Explore Oaxaca City cobblestone streets and local culture
Optional Activities
- Savor aromatic coffee at local cafés
- Indulge in local delicacies
Landmarks Santo Domingo Church - Day 2
Zapotec Community
Zapotec Community- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Zapotec prepared meal including soup (chepil boiled, milpa, pumpkin leaf or chickpea), green mole with pumpkin seed, dessert (apples or tejocotes in sweet, or chocolate tamale), and drink (coffee or chocolate))
Included Activities
- Rural cooking workshop with market visit and local product selection
- Participate in preparation of traditional Zapotec dishes
- Learn traditional cooking methods using firewood stove, metate and molcajete
- Enjoy prepared meal of traditional dishes
Landmarks Valley of Oaxaca - Day 3
Mitla - Hierve el Agua - Teotitlán del Valle
Mitla - Hierve el Agua - Teotitlán del Valle- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tree of Tule - ancient Montezuma cypress
- Explore Hierve el Agua Park and swim in mineral-rich cold springs
- Tour Mitla Archaeological Zone and learn about geometric decorative walls
- Visit House of Wool Weavers in Teotitlán del Valle
- Mezcal tasting and production education at Mezcal Palenque
Landmarks Tree of Tule Santa María del Tule Hierve el Agua Park Mitla Archaeological Zone Teotitlán del Valle House of Wool Weavers Mezcal Palenque - Day 4
Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Santo Domingo Church
- Explore Ethnobotanical Garden
- Visit Rufino Tamayo Museum
- Visit Casa de Juárez Museum
- Try local gastronomy including Siete Moles
Landmarks Santo Domingo Church Ethnobotanical Garden Rufino Tamayo Museum Casa de Juárez Museum - Day 5
Monte Albán - Arrazola
Monte Albán - Arrazola- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Monte Albán archaeological site including North Platform and Great Plaza
- View Galería de los Danzantes and ball court at Monte Albán
- Visit Alebrijes Workshop in House of Don Mario Jimenez
- Paint your own carved wooden alebrije piece
Landmarks Monte Albán Galería de los Danzantes Arrazola House of Don Mario Jimenez - Day 6
Oaxaca City to San José del Pacífico
Oaxaca City to San José del Pacífico- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Street art biking tour through 3 Oaxaca neighborhoods
- Visit art workshops
- Local and organic drink or snack during ride
Landmarks Oaxaca City San José del Pacífico - Day 7
San José del Pacífico to Huatulco
San José del Pacífico to Huatulco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cloud forest hike through San José del Pacífico
Landmarks San José del Pacífico Huatulco - Day 8
Huatulco
Huatulco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk along Zanate path with ecosystem education
- Boat tour across Pacific waters
- Snorkeling in Huatulco National Park
- Marine species education
Landmarks Huatulco National Park Zanate Path - Day 9
Huatulco to Puerto Escondido
Huatulco to Puerto Escondido- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Turtle camp tour and education on conservation project
- Participate in baby turtle release
Landmarks Turtle Camp Huatulco Puerto Escondido - Day 10
Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Canoe ride to Puerto Suelo Beach
- Horseback ride from beach to lagoon mouth bar
- Observe mangrove bird species
Landmarks Puerto Suelo Beach Manialtepec Lagoon - Day 11
Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Puerto Escondido beaches
- Swimming or snorkeling at Puerto Escondido beaches
- Local gastronomy
- Visit Chacahua Lagoon
- Visit Manialtepec Lagoon
- Bioluminescence viewing on new moon nights
Landmarks Chacahua Lagoon Manialtepec Lagoon - Day 12
Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Group surfing lesson with certified instructor
- Instruction on balance, posture, paddling and wave riding
Landmarks Puerto Escondido - Day 13
Puerto Escondido to Airport
Puerto Escondido to Airport- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Puerto Escondido (PXM), Carr. Costera Km. 6.5, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca 71989, Mexico (See you soon!, 15:00 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Puerto Escondido Airport
