This group of men, called Muxes, who from a rather young age, decide they want to live their lives as women and are encouraged to do so. They age to be prominent women figures in the society, with jobs in politics, education, and esthetic's, and are accepted by many walks of life.
Velas are big dances or balls that are held every year in the month of May by the people of Juchitan. The “Intrepids Seeking Danger” is a group of Muxes that have been giving their own Vela in the month of November for over 20 years.
The Vela consists of a Catholic mass to start off in the morning, followed by a big breakfast at the annual hostess house, then the big ball (Vela) Saturday night in cocktail dress. Sunday is the Lavado de Olla, or potwash party, when all the Muxes wear traditional regional dress and pass the mayordomia over to the next year's hostess.
In this tour, we visit many friends I have in The Isthmus of Tehuantepec. We have cooking demonstrations and classes, visit craft villages, have the opportunity to know and learn from the Muxes of Juchitan about their lives, and experience an incredible fiesta. I will rent trajes or the regional costumes for all participants.
The last day is spent cooking under a thatched roof palapa on a tranquil, pristine beach before we return to Bahamas de Huatulco, where this tour begins and ends.
This is a 4 day-5 night tour in November.
Notes:
- 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.
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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 cancelled by our company, all fees will be refunded.
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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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