Oaxaca stretches from mountains to rugged coastline, shaped by Indigenous cultures, Spanish-era history and modern life. Zapotec and Mixtec traditions run through daily life, across a state fiercely proud of its roots.
In the central valleys, villages carry distinct craft traditions, filling local markets with pottery, woven textiles and brightly painted alebrijes.The food here is among the most renowned in the country: tlayudas and black mole are signatures, while families still produce mezcal using methods passed down for generations.
The mountains offer excellent hiking and mountain biking, and farther east, the Tehuantepec Isthmus is known for matriarchal Zapotec traditions, colorful Tehuana dress and lively festivals. The coastline runs along surf breaks like Puerto Escondido and Barra de la Cruz, with fishing communities, hidden lagoons and river valleys lining the shore.
Our custom-tailored journeys start from $1,000 USD per day for two travelers. ($1,800 per couple in beach destinations)
