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Learn how to make traditional Oaxacan dishes from a local chef with this interactive private cooking experience. Gain the knowledge and discover the heritage of Oaxacan cuisine, as you’re shown ancient methods and utensils. Make recipes from across the region in a wood stove, including empanadas, arroz con leche, mole, and more.

Foodies know that every meal is precious when traveling, so don't risk wasting time on a bad meal. You'll walk and eat your way around Oaxaca on this 4.5-hour tour. Sample over twenty different local dishes at the markets and street food stalls. Learn about Oaxacan culture through its food, and get a close-up look at a side of the city many travelers miss.

Discover the highlights of Oaxaca on a full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the archaeological complex of Monte Albán, founded in 500 BC, the former convent and temple from the 16th century, and stop at local artisan workshops to see the process of making handmade figurines. Learn about the rich history and culture of Oaxaca from your guide as you explore.

If you prefer to see art in bustling streets rather than stuffy museums, you'll love Oaxaca and this half-day bike tour. In a small, intimate group you'll cycle around three city neighborhoods where you'll see colorful murals, posters, and stencil art by local artists. Visit workshops and learn about Oaxacan culture while seeing the sights and getting some exercise.

We will get to know an important part of Oaxaca, its culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 6 special places. We visit the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, where we have 2 hours of free time. We visit the beautiful archaeological zone of Mitla where we will take a tour of 40 minutes to 1 hour with a certified guide. We eat in a buffet restaurant with traditional local food. We visit Teotitlán del Valle where we will see the house - workshop of a wool rug artisan. We visit a factory, outlet or palenque of mezcal to have a tasting of this traditional alcoholic beverage of the state. We visit the famous tule tree located in Santa María el Tule, recognized among other things for its thickness or width and years of life.

We will visit one of the wonderful constructions of the 16th century, built by the Dominican Friars, San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya, where its Plateresque style altars stand out. We will visit the Archaeological Zone of Yagul, a city that flourished as an urban center after the decline of Monte Albán (800 years AD). At the end we visit Tlacolula, where we will walk through one of the most traditional tianguis in the country, one of the most complete and colorful in Oaxaca.

Just 45 minutes outside of Oaxaca City, the enchanting forest of La Cumbre Ixtepeji awaits. The adventure to this town in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca begins at 8 AM to get to know it in its depth. Visit the impressive mountains and the forest of Oaxaca, like its magic with a spectacular view of the city of Oaxaca. Join us for an adventure where you will visit small and remote communities in Oaxaca, learn about life forms, vegetation and the history behind this forest. We start with a light breakfast to hike (multiple levels and distances). On the way we will find many species of trees, incredible landscapes and the possibility of seeing wild animals. This Oaxaca hike is teeming with birdlife and spectacular views of Oaxaca at its various viewpoints along the trail.

A drive of 1:50 hrs to the town of San Isidro Roaguía (Hierve el Agua), where an authentic delicious breakfast will be waiting. As we arrive at Hierve el Agua, we will explore the whole area and look at it from many different perspectives. You will have free time at the pools where you will have a chance to refresh and swim in the healing thermal (not hot) waters of Hierve el Agua; swim, meditate, or just contemplate the beautiful view of the valley below. There are many stories about this Natural Wonder. We’ll have plenty of time to enjoy this paradise, wander around, meditate, take pictures, relax and swim. We will then begin the 7km hike down the valley to reach another secret hidden oasis! We will then go to Teotitlán del Valle, a world-famous town where colorful weavings are produced by local families. The traditional food will be served in her house just next to the looms. Many travelers comment this is the best meal they have had during their trip.

Do not miss the opportunity to get to know one of the most important ecosystems in Oaxaca, immerse yourself in nature full of flora and fauna to reconnect with nature as well as learn about the importance of these forests and about caring for nature. This park has a variety of hidden trails and we made a selection of them for all levels so that they can learn about nature as well as its history. You can walk very easy trails for older adults with problems and children as well as trails that require more demand and distance.

Discover the best of Oaxaca’s artistry as you embark on a full-day tour of the region. Alongside a private guide, explore several points of interest like the Monte Alban archaeological site, artisan workshops, a mezcal distillery, or a 16th-century Dominican church. While you explore, your guide explains the history of the artisan traditions that permeate the region.

Let's get to know Oaxaca, culture, history, art and gastronomy. Designed for people who enjoy recreational bike tours and want to get to know special places. We carry out our experience with a professional team, we will leave from the city of Oaxaca by bicycle, we will visit several places in 2 towns of Oaxaca. The first is the warm town of Santa María El Tule where we will get to know the gastronomy market and we will be able to have a traditional breakfast (option with Food), then we will visit the majestic ancient tree. The second place to visit is Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, we go to the town's dam and if we have time we can visit the house - workshop of a leather craftsman and a traditional bread workshop. Note: The departure and return is by bicycle and from the office or designated space in the city center.

In this adventure we delight ourselves all the time with the landscapes of mountains, clouds, pine trees and the picturesque towns of the Sierra Norte. Once we explore the town, the history, the culture, context, etc. we enter the magnificent forest that embraces the community. It is a stunning trail full of flowers, magueys, corn, pines, oaks and beautiful mountainscapes. This villages are so interesting and quite. You will appreciate the rural life of the state, the habits and customs. During the adventure you will have time for a picnic, meditation or other activities. At the end of the walk an amazing hanging bridge at the top of the mountain is waiting for you with one of the most beautiful landscapes. We will be back to the city at 6 PM.

In this tour you will be able to live the experience of sharing a day with my family in a Zapotec town in the central valleys of Oaxaca, this tour includes gastronomy, crafts, culture and history. You will learn step by step about the elaboration of traditional chocolate with an ancestral technique, since for us this drink is very significant. We will also visit a couple of artisans of typical clothing and handmade footwear to see the products that they offer us. Mezcal occupies a very important place in Zapotec culture and ritual, so we will also visit an artisan mezcal distillery. Over lunch my mother will prepare fresh and healthy traditional food including tortillas that she makes in her kitchen.

I was born and growed up in my village all my family are from there ,I'm an indigenous zapotec and I know about my culture , tradition and gastronomy that's why I would like to show you my roots and also the best from Oaxaca

In recent years Mezcal has become very popular and the state of Oaxaca is the center to the production of this traditional drink of Mexico. San Dionisio Ocotepec offers the bests Mezcales in Oaxaca . Discover and explore the intricate process of creating this Zapotec drink made by artisan practicing an ancient craft. After meeting in Oaxaca City we will travel by taxi to my home pueblo, we will need one hour and 15 minutes to arrive there. First you will receive a Zapotec breakfast ( bread and chocolate) and then with energy we will go a mezcaleria artisanal local where you will be able to learn a lot about this drink and also we will visit a land full of agaves. At lunchtime you wiil enjoy typical Zapotec food fresh and wholesome food with handmade tortillas made in the moment above all else a delicious and healthy.