Today we visit Coyoacán. This colonial neighbourhood in the south of Mexico City is home to Frida Khalo’s house, now the Museo Casa Azul. After visiting the museum, we will have lunch at a typical market. Then, we will explore the ancient channels of Xochimilco and enjoy a “Trajinera Boat ride”.

Please be flexible today with traffic, it can take a long time to make short distances… we may use local transport instead of our van if we see that will take less time to move around the city.

• Included Activities
  • Explore Coyoacán Neighborhood and Frida Kahlo’s House
  • Join a “Trajinera Boat” in the lake of Xochimilco (drinks on your own)
• Included Meals: Breakfast
• Facilities: Hotel Marlowe. Wi-Fi, ATM & Exchange
• Route: Up to 4.5 h / 70 Km (heavily depending on the traffic)

Today we have a full driving day to Oaxaca. This is one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico; Its majestic churches and refined plazas have earned a Unesco World Heritage badge. Here, you can witness colourful buildings and taste mezcal in the cantinas. This town bubbles up in street art, bohemian bars and been-around-forever street markets. During the afternoon, we will make an optional introductory walk and taste some of the best street food!

• Activity: Explore the historical centre of Oaxaca
• Included Meals: Breakfast
• Facilities: Hotel Oaxaca Real. Or Hotel One Oaxaca (depending on availability). Wi-Fi, ATM & Exchange, Laundry
• Route: Around 6.5 h / 470 Km

Today we visit the Zapotec Site of Monte Albán. This UNESCO World Heritage is breathtakingly laid out atop a hill with stunning views. It was inhabited as early as 500 BC and over 1500 years by the Olmec, Zapotec, and Mixtec civilizations. The site has terraces, dams, canals, artificial mounds, a ball court, and pyramid structures.

We will prepare some sandwiches in advance for when you finish the visit. Finally, we will enjoy a free afternoon back in Oaxaca. We recommend a visit San Francisco Ex Convent Museum.

• Activities
  • Included: Guided Visit to Monte Albán Archeological Site
  • Optional: Visit San Francisco Ex Convent Museum: Around 65 MXN
• Included Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch
• Facilities: Hotel Oaxaca Real. Or Hotel One Oaxaca (depending on availability). Wi-Fi, ATM & Exchange
• Route: Less than an hour in total / 25 Km

Today we drive to the Community of Cuajimoloyas in the Sierra Norte. From there, we will enjoy a beautiful morning hike to the Community of Llano Grande, where we stay in an eco-tourist centre. We will have the afternoon to relax and learn from a Mazatec cook how to prepare some local gastronomy.

Sierra Norte de Oaxaca has one of the best-preserved biospheres in Mexico and several interesting towns and villages. Its population is remarkably diverse and includes Zapotecs, Mixes, Chinantecs, Tlaxcaltecs and Nahuas. The remote villages known as Pueblos Mancomunados gather into a unique eco-tourism project. Together, they offer great escapes and an up-close communion with Zapotec life. Here, we will hike through beautiful sierras. The landscapes, with canyons, caves, waterfalls and panoramic lookouts, are spectacular.

• Included Activities
  • Explore the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca through a guided half-day Trek and relax in the middle of the mountains
  • Traditional cooking class and dinner
• Meals: All Included
• Facilities: Centro Ecoturistico Cabañas Llano Grande. Shared Cabins and/or Camping, Shared Toilets and Showers
• Route: Around 1.5 h / 60 Km

Early in the morning, there will be an optional walk to the mountaintop for the beautiful sunrise views of the Sierra Norte. Then, we will visit the astonishing Hierve el Agua Springs. Here, you’ll be able to refresh at the infinity natural pools and hike around the place to observe this wonder from the sierras.

Continuing our adventure, we will do a tour around Gracias a Dios Mezcal Factory before arriving in the magic village of Mitla. What a great day!

• Included Activities
  • Sierra Norte Sunrise walk
  • Hierve el Agua Springs
  • Gracias a Dios Mezcal Factory
• Included Meals: Breakfast
• Facilities: Hotel Mitla. Wi-Fi, ATM & Exchange, Laundry
• Route: Around 3.5 h / 120 Km

Today we head to the mangrove of La Ventanilla, a remote spot on Oaxaca’s Pacific coast. La Ventanilla Cooperative’s purpose is to preserve the biodiversity of the mangrove. Besides, they take care of protected areas for turtles, alligators and deer. This area boasts sandy beaches and crashing turquoise waves. Let’s enjoy some free time for sunset at the beach!

• Free Activities: Beach sunset at La Ventanilla
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Facilities: La Ventanilla Community Centre. Basic shared cabins (camping is also available). Can do laundry on your own
• Route: Around 6 h / 290 Km

This morning we will enjoy a boat tour through the mangrove. Then, we will learn about the preservation projects for alligators and deer.

Additionally, we will spend the afternoon at the nearby village of Mazunte. Here, we will visit the National Mexican Turtle Centre. After the visit, we can relax on the idyllic coast and hike to spot the sunset at Punta Cometa. Don’t forget to bring some beers for our sunset dinner picnic!

• Activities
  • Included
    • La Ventanilla Mangrove Tour
    • Visit the National Turtle Centre at Mazunte
  • Free: Short hike and sunset picnic at Punta Cometa
• Included Meals: Breakfast, cook group picnic dinner
• Facilities: La Ventanilla Community Centre. Basic shared cabins (camping is also available)
• Route: Around 1 h / 30 Km

Today we have a full driving day arriving in Chiapa de Corzo, a very nice colonial village and the starting point for the Sumidero Canyon Tour.

• Activities: Visit Chiapa del Corzo
• Included Meals: Breakfast
• Facilities: Hotel La Ceiba. Wi-Fi, ATM
• Route: Around 8 h / 520 Km