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Exploring Oaxaca's Rich Heritage: A 13-Day Journey through local Communities and Pacific Coast Treasures

13 days
From Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido
5.0
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    San José del Pacífico to Huatulco

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cloud forest hike through San José del Pacífico
    Landmarks
    San José del Pacífico
    Huatulco
  8. Day 8

    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
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    Puerto Escondido

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Group surfing lesson with certified instructor
    • Instruction on balance, posture, paddling and wave riding
    Landmarks
    Puerto Escondido
  13. Day 13

    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
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Who is travelling?

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