Oaxaca City and the Central Valleys
A jewel in southern Mexico, the state of Oaxaca has unique Indian life, remarkable ancient civilizations, colonial masterpieces, highland nature exploration, beautiful pacific beaches, world renowned cuisine, and a colonial city protected by the UNESCO world heritage convention. Programs are tailored to satisfy endless cultural interests in this fascinating region.
Things to See and Do
Things to See and Do
- Remarkable ancient Zapotec cities such as Monte Alban, Yagul, Lambityeco, Zaachila etc.
- Colorful weekly "Tianguis" or market days in which Indian nations bring their goods to buy and sell in Ocotlan, Zaachila, Tlacolula, Etla etc.
- Outstanding Ethnobotanic Gardens with an extraordinary collection of agaves and cacti
- Great museums and Colonial Baroque Treasures within the Historic District of the city
- Cultural centers for art shows and workshops
- World famous Folk Art villages crafting textiles, wood carving, pottery, tin work, natural paper, cutlery, forged iron and leather
- Cooking classes with prestigious chefs or within Indian family homes outside the city
- Great restaurants and dinning choices to delight in this regions famous cuisine
- Spanish language learning schools
The Highlands
- Remarkable Ancient Mixtec cities such as Huamelulpan, Monte Negro, Apoala, Yucunundaui etc.
- Colorful weekly "Tianguis" or market days in which Indian nations bring their goods to buy and sell in Tlaxiaco, Putla, Tlahuitoltepec and Yalalag
- Colonial jewels such as Yanhuitlan, Teposcolula, Coixtlahuaca, Achiutla and Ixtlan
- Indian Communities that retain a native dress code, language, Indian government, customs, and community services
- A Cloud Forest with a network of communities that offer walks to identify plants and birds, hikes, mountain biking and ziplines
Pacific Coast
- Clean and beautiful beaches in Huatulco, Puerto Angel, Puerto Escondido and Rio Grande
- Marine Turtle Reserve and Study Centre with museum and interactive walking visits
- Great surfing beaches and international competitions
- Great annual dance festivals
- Colorful weekly "Tianguis" or market days in which Indian nations bring their goods to buy and sell in Tehuantepec, Pinotepa Nacional and Pochutla
- Indian villages with fabulous textiles dyed with snails, indigo and natural colors
