Trip Overview

Our Modern Adventure to Oaxaca packs in so much of the complex, fascinating culture of Mexico. We’ll experience it all—at artist studios, ancient Zapotec ruins, local markets, street-food stands, and gracious city-center hotels. We’ll explore Oaxaca’s true flavors and traditions, its vibrant art scene and culture, alongside chef Ray Garcia.

This trip overview is designed to answer questions regarding our Modern Adventure in Oaxaca, including the itinerary, food & drink, fitness level, required vaccines, packing list and more. Keep this handy and refer to it whenever you need information regarding our trip.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: OAXACA

  • Meet at 10am on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at El Callejon Hotel in Oaxaca City

  • Immersive city tour on foot

  • Oaxaca Central Market tasting tour

  • Oaxaca Textile Museum visit

  • Welcome cocktails at El Callejon

  • Welcome dinner at Alejandro Ruiz's Casa Oaxaca

  • Lodging: El Callejon

  • DAY 2: OAXACA

  • Drive the ancient Zapotec city, Yagul

  • Visit Zapotec weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle

  • Home-cooked lunch

  • Tlayuda street food walking tour and dinner

  • Lodging: El Callejon

DAY 3: OAXACA

  • Hands-on cooking workshop and lunch at Rancho 314

  • Afternoon on own to explore

  • Free evening to explore and dine in Oaxaca on your own

  • Lodging: El Callejon

DAY 4: OAXACA

  • Visit iconic ruins of Monte Alban

  • Traditional BBQ lunch in San Martin

  • Agave plantation, mezcal tasting

  • Free evening to explore and dine in Oaxaca on your own

  • Lodging: El Callejon

DAY 5: OAXACA

  • Shaman experience

  • Afternoon in Atzompa to visit the home studio of Master Potter, Angelica Vasquez

  • Evening in Oaxaca on own

  • Lodging: El Callejon

DAY 6: OAXACA

  • Optional visit to the Ocotlan market and weavers village at Jalieza

  • Private farewell dinner & celebration at Rancho Portozuelo prepared by Ray Garcia

  • Lodging: El Callejon

DAY 7: DEPARTURES

  • Last day and final goodbyes

  • Modern Adventure will provide a complimentary transfer to Oaxaca’s OAX airport. If you would like to join this transfer, your onward flight from OAX should depart at 1pm or later.

Our Accommodations

El Callejon

Callejon Morelos 103 Barrio de Xochimilco, Oaxaca
Tel. +52 951 351 5917
hotelelcallejon.com
reservaciones@hotelelcallejon.com

Off a central side street, a few blocks from the zocalo and central shops and eateries, a street gate opens into a breathtaking oasis that’s our Oaxaca City home: a boutique hotel with a dozen spacious rooms blending the city’s distinctive styles. Serenity reigns in its thoughtful garden spaces, with palm trees, covered walkways and an outdoor patio bar.

Inclusions & Exclusions

INCLUSIONS

On a Modern Adventure, we delight in taking care of all the details. Included in your experience are luxury boutique accommodations, delicious local food and drink, private transport between destinations, expert local guides, a professional trip leader and much more. Here’s what’s included:

  • 6 nights at boutique 4-star accommodations

  • Private tours with local chefs, weavers, artists and cultural experts

  • Immersive guided activities, tastings, adventures and expeditions

  • Private transportation for all day trips and excursions

  • Daily breakfasts, as most lunches and dinners outlined in the itinerary

  • Local beverages at every included meal

  • Group departure transfer to OAX airport

  • All entrance fees

EXCLUSIONS

  • International roundtrip airfare to and from destination

  • Travel insurance (see Get Ready)

  • Transportation to trip’s starting point

  • Hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs

  • Gratuity for Modern Adventure trip leaders