Oaxaca - Authentic Mexico: Food & Festivals
Trip Length: 8 days/7 nights
Price: $2,998 ($580 single supplement)
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Oaxaca - Authentic Mexico: Food & Festivals Itinerary
(Host City: Oaxaca, Mexico)Day 1: Oaxaca airport reception
Day 2: El Tule Tree, Teotitlan del Valle
Day 3: Monte Alban ruins, Oaxaca City tour
Day 4: Apoala Canyon, The Guelaguetza
Day 5: Workshops and artisans of Oaxaca
Day 6: Hierve El Agua waterfalls, Mitla ruins
Day 7: Sierra Norte, Benito Juarez
Day 8: Tlacolula market, Oaxaca/Departure
From the Field: Oaxaca Vacations in Mexico
“Oaxaca has become one of our favorite new trips. From the brilliant colors of the natural dyes in woven rugs to the fragrant flowers, colorful fruits and ornate wood carvings found in the local market – lovers of art, culture and cuisine cannot pass this trip up!”~ Marcy Lee McLellan, Guide
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Oaxaca: Authentic Mexico: Food & Festivals
It's festival time, and you're invited
Named one of the Top Ten Cities in the Americas by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, Oaxaca, Mexico owes its fame to its lively traditions and colorful festivals, to its arts and crafts, generous hospitality and culinary genius, and to its colonial architecture and extensive ruins (not to mention its year-round spring-like climate).
Our Oaxaca adventure is designed to coincide with major religious holidays and local celebrations, such as the Nativity on Noche Buena, the "Holy Night." Meet world-acclaimed artists at work in their studios and enjoy exclusive demonstrations. Try your hand at the traditional cuisine of Oaxaca during a private cooking class, hike backcountry canyon trails to waterfalls and forest overlooks and bike country roads past farms, villages and churches. Top off your day with a cold cerveza, a delectable meal of local specialties and a restful night's sleep at an exquisite hotel, resort, hacienda or villa.
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Distinctive Accommodations
8 days/7 nightsNights 1 - 4: Hotel Ex-Convento San Pablo
Only two blocks from the zócalo, Hotel Ex-Convento de San Pablo is, as the name implies, a former convent turned hotel just steps from Oaxaca's bustling square. The hotel retains the air of quiet spirituality but has been completely updated with modern amenities. Enjoy a meal or a drink in the small, atmospheric courtyard.
Nights 5 - 7: Casa Sagrada
Located in the valley of Oaxaca above the native Zapotec village of Teotitlan del Valle, Casa Sagrada is decorated with traditional Mexican art, tapestries and furniture. Casa Sagrada draws its influence from the surrounding community of weavers, lively fiestas and delicious cuisine. Discover traditional Oaxacan cuisine in one of the hotel's cooking classes or get outdoors - this is the perfect departure point for hiking and horseback riding excursions. Visit the website for Casa Sagrada >>
A few more reasons why you've gotta go:
- The lodging: when was the last time you slept in a 4-star luxury mansion-turned-hotel?
- The woodworking: master wood carver Jacobo Mendoza will create a masterpiece, just for you.
- The culinary arts of Oaxaca: they're legendary. The mole (a rich sauce dating back to pre-Columbian Mexico) is a must-try.
- The spectacular Canyon of Apoala: from the canyon, hike to the great falls of Cascada Cola de la Serpiente with our local Mixteca guide, Mauro, for a refreshing swim.
Local Bites
Horchata (Rice Milk) with Xiotilla Cactus
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Mole Enchiladas
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