Pickup at your hotel — we leave early to arrive before the crowds.

Guided walk through Monte Albán: the Great Plaza, the Ball Court, the Observatory, and the royal tombs — at your own pace.

On the way back, we find a quiet spot in the Valley to open a bottle of artisanal mezcal. No rush. Just the mountains, the view, and a good pour.

Optional stop for traditional comida — tlayuda, tasajo, black beans.

We pick you up at your hotel or meet you at the Zócalo — whichever works best.

Our food journey begins with typical street foods in the historic center of Oaxaca.

A delicious bite at the famous Mercado 20 de Noviembre — if you dare, your first Chapulines (fried grasshoppers). Don't knock it 'til you try it.

We indulge in the dish that defines this city: our special Mole Negro, rich in history and unlike anything else in Mexico.

Strolling through streets and markets: Oaxacan quesillo pulled fresh, plus a sweet treat.

Cocoa in two very different ways — honoring the ancestral traditions that shaped this culinary capital.

The final stretch brings three more bites in another area of town: two savory, one sweet.

We close on one of Oaxaca's most charming rooftop terraces — a beloved local spot that might just steal your heart.

Plus: the Secret Dish. We're not spoiling this one.

Pickup at your hotel — drive through the Valley of Oaxaca heading east.

El Tule: the world's widest tree trunk — 2,000 years old, 58 meters around.

Mitla ruins: intricate Zapotec stone mosaics assembled without mortar — a technique found nowhere else in Mesoamerica.

Arrive at Hierve el Agua — petrified waterfalls cascading over the cliff. Swim in the mineral pools with mountain views.

Local lunch at a roadside comedor in the Valley — tasajo, tlayuda, agua fresca.

We pick you up at your hotel or meet you at the Zócalo — whatever suits you best.

We start with a walk through the illuminated historic center as the city shifts into evening.

Stop at a local mezcal bar — learn the difference between espadín, tobalá, and cuishe. Two pours included.

Street food stop: tacos, tlayuda, or late-night antojitos from a market stall.

Final stop on a rooftop overlooking the cathedral — last copa of the night.

Pickup at your hotel — early departure to make the most of the day.

Scenic drive through the Sierra Sur mountains. Coffee and snack stop on the way.

Arrive at Puerto Escondido — breakfast at La Punta or the town center.

Zicatela Beach: the Mexican Pipeline. Watch world-class waves or paddle out if you're ready.

Carrizalillo or La Punta for calmer water — surf lesson with a local instructor available (+$35–40 USD).

Fresh seafood lunch by the ocean — ceviche, fish tacos, coconut agua fresca.

Free afternoon: snorkel, paddleboard, hammock, or browse the Adoquín.

Drive back at sunset. Arrive at your hotel around 8:30–9:00 PM.

Pickup at your hotel — heading north into the Sierra Juárez mountains.

Arrive at Pueblos Mancomunados — meet your local community guide.

Guided trail through pine-oak forest and cloud forest: endemic birds, wild orchids, mountain viewpoints.

Visit one of the villages — colonial church, wool textiles, and a pace of life that hasn't changed much.

Lunch at a community cabin — wild mushroom broth, local quesillo, blue corn tortillas.

Return to Oaxaca City with a view of the whole Valley on the way down.