The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is Mexico´s smallest landmass in between 2 large bodies of water, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean. It is a fascinating place with one of the only matriarchal societies in Mexico where many traditions still flourish and where food plays an important role in upholding them.
Our days of studying Istmenian food and lifestyle will culminate with attending the Fiesta de Candelaria in a remote village where the people are an exotic mix of the Zapotec and Huave groups. There we will be hosted by a well known local chef. We will rent traditional trajes (elaborate local dress) for the women to attend the ball or vela and men will have to wear white shirts and black pants to join in the festivities.
We will travel in a small group by van to visit the various pueblos and cities of the area. Attending cooking classes and demonstrations, tastings and private dinners while visiting various friends of mine, who will open their hearts and homes to you.
On the Pacific Coast, the tour continues with an in depth look at fish cookery, a visit to a beautiful coffee finca in the mountains above Huatulco, birding in kayaks and many more tastes in the Bahas de Huatulco. We will travel on to Puerto Escondido, visiting the turtle museum in Mazunte on the way for our final evening there.
The tour will begin and end in Puerto Escondido , Oaxaca or you can arrange to fly in and out of Huatulco. Both have flights that go to and from Mexico City or Oaxaca City .
Note: This is a 10 day-11 night tour in late January-early February.
Deposit, Cancellations And Refunds: To secure your place in a class or course, a deposit is required. This information will be sent to you when you make your reservation.
Courses and culinary tours: Twenty-five percent of the total price (including single supplement) will be charged if a participant cancels 60 days to 30 days prior to the course. When the cancellation occurs between the 29th day to the first day of the course, no refund will be given unless the space is sold to another participant.
If the space is filled, a refund less the non-refundable deposit will be given. A written notification must be received prior to refund. If the course is canceled by Seasons of My Heart, all fees will be refunded.
Responsibility: We assume no liability or responsibility for any delay, loss, damage, injury or accident with regards to persons or property caused by fault or negligence of any hotel, transportation, or local operator rendering a part of our services. We shall not be responsible for any expense caused by loss or damage of personal items.
It is the participant's responsibility to be adequately insured. We strongly recommend traveler's insurance. The acceptance of our verbal or written confirmation, and a deposit or final payment for services, constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions listed in this brochure. Some reserves the right to make any changes, with or without notice, which might become necessary.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transportation to and from class
- Three meals daily
- Hotel accommodations
- Airport transfers
Price Excludes:
- Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Oaxaca, or to where the tour originates and ends.
- American Express, travelers checks accompanied with a copy of passport or photo ID, or cash in pesos or US dollars are accepted. No credit card accepted.
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