Itinerary

Day 1

USA TO OAXACA Depart from your hometown, arriving Oaxaca in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you
will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. You will have time to relax, take a stroll
through the historic city center and have dinner before meeting your guide for a short briefing.

Day 2

OAXACA This morning, you drive to the
ancient ruins of Monte Alban on the
outskirts of Oaxaca and spend a few hours
hiking and exploring this magnificent
Zapotec site. Named the People of the
Clouds, the Zapotec people made this site
their most developed cultural center. In the
afternoon, you will head out to the
southern part of the valley and explore the
weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle.
Here you will get a chance to visit a
villager’s home workshop for a
demonstration of this fascinating Old
World weaving process where the rich
colors borrow from the bounty of the surrounding landscape. Your day will conclude with a visit to the
Chagoya Mezcal distillery to learn about this famous spirit. After sampling some of the local nectar you
will head back to Oaxaca and your charming hotel courtyard for a few hours of free time.

Day 3

OAXACA Folk arts thrive in Oaxaca. Pottery, hand-woven textiles, jewelry, rugs, and carvings, all are
represented in styles unique to the area. Today you visit artisan and market villages in the central valleys:
San Bartolo de Coyotopec, where renowned polished black pottery is made, San Martín Tilcajete, known
for its carved and painted copal wood figures, also called Alebrijes, Santo Tomas Jalieza, a
weavers/textiles market held on Fridays, and/or Ocotlan, a bustling Friday market. In the afternoon you’ll
return to the zocalo (city plaza) and enjoy free time to explore the multitude of markets, architecture and
museums that abound in the city center.

Day 4

OAXACA TO LATUVI After breakfast, you transfer to the pine forests of the little known Sierra Norte
Mountains and the small village of Benito Juarez. You’ll hike through the cloud forest towards the small
village of Latuvi. The hike is about five miles of easy to moderate walking – many locals take this trail to
get from town to town. This unforgettable scene is a must-see for even the seasoned traveler. Your
night’s accommodation is in the warm and welcoming community-owned lodge, which offers bunk beds
and shared bathrooms. By staying here you are contributing directly to responsible travel in the
community and ensuring the preservation of the surrounding forest.

Day 5

OAXACA An optional morning walk to a mirador (lookout point) allows you to explore deeper into the
pristine forest. Others may choose to simply enjoy the picturesque town of Benito Juarez with its
panoramic views. In the afternoon you’ll transfer back to Oaxaca for a free afternoon in town to wander
the markets and museums that enliven this lovely city.

Day 6

DEPARTURE TO USA Morning departure from Oaxaca and on to your hometown.

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