Experience with us the mystical soul of Mexico - the UNESCO cultural heritage city of Oaxaca. Step into the enchantment of this special corner in southern Mexico. There is something for everyone in Oaxaca: wonderful art galleries, historic architecture, rich culture, Mexican reform era history, popular folk art, and botanical gardens.
Admire Oaxaca's beautiful architecture and rich archeology and culture that offer a wide variety of folk art and native cuisines in a comfortable year-round spring-like climate. Walk the ancient pathways of major archeological sites and prepare yourself for fabulous cuisine for the most demanding palate. Visit a local market and take a cooking class with Iliana de la Vega, the owner of the El Naranjo Restaurant. Buy directly from the artists in their workshops the unique Oaxacan black pottery, the hand-woven wool rugs and the famous wooden "nightmare" animals (alebrijes).
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Oaxaca City, Hostal Casantica Hotel. Includes: (D);
Day 2 - A visit to the house-museum of Mexico's most beloved president, Don Benito Juarez. Next, a guided tour to the Regional Museum of Anthropology and History at the Santo Domingo 16th century convent. Includes: (B), (D);
Day 3 - Private Folk Art Village Tours to Coyotepec, Jalietza and Tilcajete. A demonstration of the famous glossy black pottery by Dona Rosa's grandson. Visit a women's coop to see them weaving the fine woolen and cotton goods on back-strap looms. Purchase the hand-painted elaborate wooden "nightmare" animals from the artists themselves. Includes: (B), (D);
Day 4 - Froemmer's guide to Mexico, 2002, says "El Naranjo, where the emphasis is on Oaxacan specialities, is my favorite restaurant. Includes: (B), (D);
Day 5 - Private tour to the archeological site of Mitla. Photograph the largest tree in Mexico en route today. Two housand year old, The Tule tree's trunk diameter is 45 feet. A final stop in the village of Teotitlan to visit a family that will demonstrate the spinning, dying and weaving of their magnificent, richly colored hand-made wool rugs. Includes: (B), (D);
Day 6 - Private tour to Monte Alban, Arrazola and Zaachila. This is the day for which you have been waiting -a tour to the Zapotec capital of Monte Alban. It was the Zapotec epicenter of culture and worship. In the village of Arrazola we will see a differen style of alberijes. Today is market day at Zaachila. A special event this evening is dinner at the Hotel Camino Real and a Guelaguetza show (regional dances). Includes: (B), (D);
Day 7 - For a different pace, take a guided botanical garden tour at the Santo Domingo convent. Free time this afternoon to allow you to visit some of the many museums, craft centers, markets. Go shopping and stroll around the zocolo. Includes: (B), (D);
Day 8 - Departure following breakfast. Includes: (B).
Testimonials:
"Your knowledge, research and enthusiasm for the country and people was a constant delight." (MP, New York)
"Your enthusiasm, along with your knowledge and love of the people and country made this trip for us." (BR, Illinois)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
This is an all-inclusive land package: all hotels, all meals, all tours, all tips. The package does not include airfare nor trip insurance.
A $300 deposit per person require to enroll in trip. The balance is due 60 days out from departure date.
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