The trip was fabulous- I’ve been to Oaxaca two times before this trip so it’s obviously a place I love- the people , the culture, the art, the food and color everywhere you look. This trip was exceptional because of our trip leaders-Peggy G, Luis L and Ana Paula F . Can’t say enough about their knowledge, passion professionalism , good humor and patience . 5 Star+++++++

The trip was fabulous from start to end. The itinerary was well thought out and we met amazing artisans, learning a lot at each stop. The hotel in Oaxaca was in a convenient location, and every person working there was helpful and kind, plus the rooms were well done and overall, beautiful place. The drivers were also helpful, kind and drove safely and the vans had good a/c, plus filtered water to refill our bottles. Our guides were STELLAR - what a wealth of information! The restaurants and farms we visited had delicious food, so we had an opportunity to try a wide range of dishes. On the negative experience side of working with Traditions Mexico, when making the payments for the trip (first a deposit, then the balance) there was a 'service fee' added to BOTH payments, which was never disclosed to us until the moment of payment. The first 'service fee' was $129.92, and the second service fee was $44.80, so nearly $200 on top of the trip price of nearly $6,000. The service fee should have been pointed out when we signed up for the trip. I did write to Traditions Mexico about this and expressed my disappoinement about it, but I received no response.

Fantastic trip. Great people. Super hotel. Fabulous guides

Loved our accommodations. Restaurants were well chosen. All in all, a well thought out experience.

This was the voyage of perfection. The organization left no stone unturned , every meal was a destination of its own, the day trips into the indigenous communities were a privilege, the close up experiences with the artists, many in their own homes possibly couldn’t be reproduced by anyone other than ifam and their deep connections in Oaxaca. Bravo! I’ve already booked my next passport to art and food experience!