Itinerary Highlights
- Oaxaca Markets Culinary Journey
- Traditional Amaranth Meal with “Alegría de la Vida”
- Release of Baby Turtles in La Escobilla
- Manialtepec
Day 1 | Oaxaca Markets: A Culinary Journey through Color and Flavors
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Join a culinary journey through Mexico's markets with a local guide. Begin at the 'Mercado de Abastos' for Doña Vale memelas, then explore the 'Mercado de la Merced' for empanadas. Delight in a grasshopper omelette and pennyroyal tea in Trinidad de las Huertas. Move on to Reforma for stewed tacos, with options like tetelas or tacos from Comal del Carmen. Conclude the tour with the best tortas in Oaxaca and empanadas de amarillo.
Day 2 | Traditional amaranth meal with “Alegría de la vida”
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Begin your day in San Pablo de Etla, north of Oaxaca, with the women of "Alegría de la Vida". Learn about amaranth and indulge in a three-course meal prepared by the cooperative, featuring amaranth as the main ingredient. Enjoy traditional Mexican dishes, including handmade corn tortillas with amaranth, along with fruit water and dessert.
Day 3 | Welcome to The Magical Town of Mazunte!
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Your driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to Oaxaca International Airport so you can catch a flight towards your next adventure! Begin your journey by strolling along pristine Mazunte Beach. For a glimpse of the area's rich marine life, head to the Mexican Turtle Center, a conservation center that offers an enlightening and free experience.
Day 4 | Release of baby turtles in La Escobilla
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You will experience a turtle release! Your adventure begins with a brief tour, showcasing the hatchery and explaining the conservation project, including the incubation, hatching, emergence, and release of the hatchlings. Finally, you will have the opportunity to participate in the release of the newly hatched turtles under the guidance of the staff.
Day 5 | Mazunte to Puerto Escondido
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Spend your free day exploring the region's unspoiled beaches, and discover a paradise of golden sands, turquoise waters, and swaying palms far from the typical tourist track.
Day 6 | Getaway to Manialtepec
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Begin your adventure with a scenic horseback ride to the secluded beach of Manialtepec. Upon arrival, savor a regional meal and a glass of mezcal. Relax on the beach, then kayak the lagoon with a local expert, discovering its unique flora and fauna. Witness a breathtaking sunset before returning on horseback.
Day 7 | Depart Puerto Escondido
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You'll drive from your hotel in Puerto Escondido to Puerto Escondido international airport.