Why choose this tour ?

In this tour you will be able to live the experience of sharing a day with my family in a Zapotec town in the central valleys of Oaxaca, this tour includes gastronomy, crafts, culture and history. You will learn step by step about the elaboration of traditional chocolate with an ancestral technique, since for us this drink is very significant. We will also visit a couple of artisans of typical clothing and handmade footwear to see the products that they offer us. Mezcal occupies a very important place in Zapotec culture and ritual, so we will also visit an artisan mezcal distillery. Over lunch my mother will prepare fresh and healthy traditional food including tortillas that she makes in her kitchen.



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What makes a day in the life of a Zapotec village a unique experience ?

my driver and I will pick you up at your hotel at 8:30 am in the city of Oaxaca, we will travel 75 minutes to reach my hometown of San Dionisio Ocotepec, once at home my mother will receive us with a traditional breakfast. Later, my family will show you how to make traditional chocolate with an ancestral technique. Later we will walk towards the center of the town to learn about the history and culture of this town, we will also visit a small typical clothing store. Lunch time arrives and my mother will cook for us in her traditional kitchen. After lunch we will take a little ride in my tuk-tuk around the town. Mezcal occupies a very important place in our Zapotec culture, so to end our day we will visit an artisan mezcal distillery where you will receive an explanation of the process of this drink as well as tastings. We will return back to the city after a day full of adventures

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness


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  • explanations in english and spanish

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  • This Tour is Provided by YUDIZA TOURS.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Mexico_City.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 42 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.