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Oaxaca - Authentic Mexico: Food & Festivals
Oaxaca - Authentic Mexico: Food & Festivals
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Trip Length: 8 days/7 nights
Price: $2998 ($580 single supplement)
Dates:
Mar 22 2008 - Mar 29 2008 *
Easter (Semana Santa)   [close]

Oct 31 2008 - Nov 07 2008 *
Day of the Dead   [close]

Dec 20 2008 - Dec 27 2008 *
Christmas   [close]

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Oaxaca - Authentic Mexico: Food & Festivals Itinerary

(Host City: Oaxaca, Mexico)

Day 1: Oaxaca
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

Oaxaca - Authentic Mexico: Food & Festivals

From the Field: Oaxaca Vacations in Mexico

"For those seeking a taste of the real Mexico, go to Oaxaca City."

~ Rick Bayless, Mexican food authority, restaurateur, and award-winning author.

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Oaxaca: Authentic Mexico: Food & Festivals

Oaxaca - Authentic Mexico: Food & Festivals

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).

Austin Lehman's Oaxaca tours are designed to coincide with major religious holidays and local celebrations. Welcome the spirits with delicious foods and paper puppets on the "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. Celebrate 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. Bike country roads past farms, villages and churches. And top off your day with a cold beverage, a hearty local meal and a restful night's sleep at an exquisite hotel, resort, hacienda or villa.

There's a reason why Austin Lehman's Oaxaca Adventure Vacation was voted one of the Top 25 Best New Adventures of 2006 by National Geographic Adventure Magazine – come see for yourself why.


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Distinctive Accommodations

8 days/7 nights

Nights 1 - 7: Hostal de la Noria
Housed in a beautifully restored colonial mansion, Hostal dela Noria is a lovely 4-star hotel nestled 2 blocks from the main square in the heart of historic Oaxaca. Its beautiful lobby with hand carved wood furnishings, indoor patio, rooftop solarium and 52 individually furnished rooms have been featured in several interior decor magazines for their architectural design and attention to detail. Unpack once and enjoy the Hostal dela Noria's safe, central location and authentic colonial ambiance throughout your stay. Visit the website for Hostal de la Noria >>


Oaxaca - Authentic Mexico: Food & Festivals

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Oaxaca - Authentic Mexico: Food & Festivals

A few more reasons why you've gotta go:

  1. The lodging: when was the last time you slept in a 4-star luxury mansion-turned-hotel?
  2. The woodworking: master wood carver Jacobo Mendoza will create a masterpiece, just for you.
  3. The culinary arts of Oaxaca: they're legendary. The mole (a rich sauce dating back to pre-Columbian Mexico) is a must-try.
  4. 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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