Itinerary
- Day 1
Oaxaca City to Llano Grande
You'll leave Oaxaca City early at 8:00 AM for a two-hour drive to Llano Grande. Once there, head into the pine-oak forest for an 8-kilometer hike that leads to El Pinovete, a 30-meter waterfall worth the trek. After grabbing lunch, you'll participate in a traditional bread-making session with local bakers who'll teach you their methods. By evening, settle into adobe cabins where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty, authentic breakfast in Llano Grande), Lunch (Delightful, locally-prepared meal with regional flavors and fresh ingredients), Dinner (Comforting dinner with local dishes beneath the mountain sky)
Included Activities
- Forest hike to El Pinovete waterfall (8 km, approximately 3-4 hours)
- Mountain bread baking workshop with local bakers
Landmarks El Pinovete Waterfall 
- Day 2
Llano Grande to Cuajimoloyas
Start early with breakfast and then tackle the 8-kilometer Latzi-hroo-lii trail through pine forests filled with wildflowers. The hike takes you to Cuajimoloyas, known locally for wild mushrooms. You'll eat lunch at Señora Marlen's restaurant, then meet with Esther, a local expert who shares knowledge about medicinal plants. Later, explore the village at your own pace or consider optional activities like a 1 km zipline or hanging bridge (both cost extra). Dinner comes from Señora Fabiola's kitchen, and you'll rest in rustic cabins afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast freshly prepared for the day's adventure), Lunch (Hearty lunch at Señora Marlen's restaurant featuring authentic regional dishes with local ingredients), Dinner (Cozy dinner at Señora Fabiola's restaurant with delightful local cuisine)
Included Activities
- Hike along Latzi-hroo-lii trail to Cuajimoloyas (8 km, approximately 3-4 hours)
- Medicinal plant discovery tour with local expert Esther
Optional Activities
- 1 km zipline ride across landscape (additional cost)
- Hanging bridge crossing (additional cost)
Landmarks Cuajimoloyas 
- Day 3
Cuajimoloyas to Oaxaca City
Have breakfast, then hike the final 8-kilometer trail to Benito Juárez, an ecotourism village that pioneered sustainable practices in the region. You'll get views across the central valleys, and if weather cooperates, you might spot Pico de Orizaba in the distance. Share a home-cooked lunch with Señor Mesinas's family to experience real local hospitality. From there, head back to Oaxaca City, finishing your trip with memories of the mountains and connections you've made.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Wholesome breakfast on the final mountain morning), Lunch (Home-cooked meal at Señor Mesinas's family home with local delicacies)
Included Activities
- Trail hike to Benito Juárez community (8 km, approximately 3-4 hours)
- Access to hanging bridge in Benito Juárez
Landmarks Benito Juárez Lookout Pico de Orizaba
