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Oaxaca City, Mexico - Cultural, Artistic & Culinary Pleasures
April 19-26, 2025
Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico - Oaxaca (wuh-HAH-ca), one of the safest states in Mexico, is known as the culinary and cultural hub of Mexico. With its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, Oaxaca City offers the country's most vibrant arts and crafts scene, specializing in pottery and textiles. Oaxaca is also known for its indigenous people (mostly Azpotecs and Mixtecs) and their cuisine which is unique due to the relative geographic isolation of its peoples, and the climates in which foods are produced. Oaxaca's gastronomy is especially known for its seven moles, Oaxaca tamales in banana leaves, and mescal. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic center of Oaxaca City and the Archaeological Site of Monte Albán, will give you an experience to remember!
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Initial Itinerary
Our itinerary allows you to take some time for yourself to either relax or attend a different activity that might not appeal to the whole group. It provides the perfect combination of a relaxing vacation, sight-seeing tours and cultural experiences. (KWT reserves the right to make slight changes to the itinerary if needed.)
Activity level for this trip: Moderate - you must be able to carry your own luggage, climb stairs, get in and out of a van, walk at least 1 hour (Women with mobility issues should consult their physicians.)
SATURDAY 19
We arrive in Oaxaca and go directly to our home for the week, called "Casa Nai - Art House", a newly remodeled house created to delight you with the art of Oaxacan artists. The house has 7 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. It is a very safe neighborhood and just a 12 minute walk to the temple of Santo Domingo and the best area of restaurants and bars. Upon arrival, we will be treated to an authentic Oaxacan meal prepared and served by a local chef.
(Meals: D)
MONDAY, APRIL 21
This morning, you are free to explore Oaxaca City. Stay together as a group with Lisa who can make suggestions, or go out on your own. From 1:00-3:00, we will have the opportunity to make and taste 7 difference kinds of mole! We must arrive hungry because we will be eating a whole meal of Mole, not just a spoonful. It is an opportunity eat these dishes as they do in local homes. At 4pm, we'll get a little exersize with a 2-hour Street Art Tour.
(Meals: B,L,D)
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
We'll start the day with a free morning to sleep in or go exploring. At 12:00, we'll gather at "El Llano" Park to journey to the heart of the Zapotec community. We'll dive into the natural fibers workshop where you'll be provided with the tools to learn how to hand-spin yarn, and wash the yarn with natural soaps. After the natural dyeing session, we'll be ready to dance at the pedal looms. Here, the host and her family will teach us weaving techniques, and we'll weave alongside them! Next, we'll meet her Mom, Mireya, and savor her delicious dishes; this is where the true flavors of Zapotec cuisine shine. Enjoy your meal! For dessert, you'll indulge in a cup of delicious handmade organic chocolate. Her sister Yuli will share the chocolate tradition inspired by the wisdom of their grandmothers.
(Meals: B,L,D)
TUESDAY, APRIL 22
Today, we are in for a real treat. In fact, I found this to be a highlight of the trip. We'll be visiting a local home where Mimi (a "Master Cook of the State of Oaxaca") will give us a cooking lesson from 10-3:30. We will start by making our own sauce for an authentic Oaxacan breakfast. Oaxacan cuisine is known for its famous dishes which we will prepare as we learn about their way of eating them. We'll be involved in each process to understand the cultural meaning of each of them, as we make tortillas by hand and then cook them on the comals. After that, we'll eat what we prepared together. Traditional cuisine in Oaxaca is a cultural heritage. Come prepared eat!
(Meals: B,L,D)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
We have a full day planned for today. We'll go on a
1-hour nature walk/hike with a local tour guide, Rocio, for a unique experience in Hierve el Agua, one of the most stunning destinations in Oaxaca. Before the walk we will enjoy a delicious oaxaqueño breakfast prepared by a local family. Hierve el Agua is more than a natural wonder; it is a sacred site for Zapotecs, where they performed rituals in honor of the gods of rain and fertility. Here you can admire the petrified waterfalls, swim in natural pools and explore spectacular landscapes. This is a private tour, so the group can decide which sites they want to visit to end the day. Having a private guide also let's us move at our own pace without feeling rushed.
(Meals: B,L,D)
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Today we'll have a half-day tour with Rocio. This time, you pick the destinations. She will totally customize the tour to your liking.
In the evening, we will share our last dinner together and enjoy the energy of the Zocalo plaza as it comes to life on weekend nights.
(Meals: B,L,D)
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THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Today will be a free day to spend the as you wish. You can venture out on your own or stay together as a group. You might even want to relax at home. The choice is yours.
(Meals: B only)
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Sadly, our trip comes to an end. After breakfast we will head to the airport to say goodbye to our new travel buddies. Hopefully we will have an opportunity to travel together again.
(Meals: B only)
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