Travel to the community of Teotitlán del Valle for an in-depth cooking experience with Reyna Mendoza of Sabor Zapoteco. The day begins at the local market, where we'll explore ingredients, learn how they are selected, and understand their role in Zapotec cooking. From there, we'll move into a hands-on cooking class that goes beyond technique, offering insight into family recipes, seasonal rhythms, and the cultural meaning behind each dish, followed by a shared lunch.

In the afternoon we will visit the Vida Nueva Women’s Weaving Cooperative, a collective led by women artisans dedicated to preserving traditional Zapotec weaving techniques. We'll learn about the cooperative’s role in creating economic independence, sustaining ancestral textile practices, and supporting the community through collaborative work rooted in natural dyes and traditional looms.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.  Dinner yours to explore Oaxaca

DAY 2: Meet The Weavers

Head out in the morning to San Marcos Tlapazola to spend time with the Mujeres del Barro Rojo, a cooperative of ceramicists preserving the ancestral tradition of red clay pottery. Learn about the process from preparing the clay to shaping and firing each piece by hand, led by the artisans themselves.

After the workshop, share a home-style lunch with the artisans. Prepared with local ingredients, the meal is a moment to slow down, connect, and exchange stories, offering insight into the rhythms of the community and the realities of sustaining this craft today.

Continue to Matatlán for a mezcal experience with Desde la Eternidad, one of the few women-owned and operated palenques in the region. Learn about agave cultivation, traditional production methods, and the philosophy guiding their work before sitting down for dinner with Lidia and her family.

Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner included

DAY 3: Pottery & Mezcal

Today we hit the road!  Drive out to the community of Santa Catarina Lachatao, winding into the Sierra Norte and arriving to a slower, more grounded rhythm of life. Upon arrival, gather for a welcome circle, meeting the community members and setting intentions for the days ahead.

We settle into our communal home for the next 2 nights at the Lachatao Ecotourism communal cabins, with each guest having their own private cabin depending on single or double occupancy.

After lunch, we heat out to Cerro del Jaguar for a sunset hike and ceremony. This sacred archaeological site, cared for and managed by the community, is a deeply meaningful place for connection with the mountain and the surrounding landscape. Guided by local knowledge, learn how to enter the space with respect, offering presence and gratitude as the sun sets over the Sierra Norte.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

DAY 4: Sierra Norte

After a nourishing breakfast, we head out for a hike to Ex Hacienda Cinco Señores, moving through forest paths that open into layers of history and landscape. Along the way, take time to connect with the surroundings, arriving at the river for a picnic lunch and a moment to pause, eat, and enjoy the natural setting.   We'll enjoy our picnic lunch  by the river and enjoy a moment to pause

The afternoon is yours to rest and enjoy the natural beauty of Sierra Norte
In the early evening, gather for a temazcal led by a local curandera, an ancestral steam bath rooted in traditional medicine and ritual.  Followed by a light dinner and a early night to just relax.  

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

DAY 5: Hike & Temazcal ritual

We take our last morining in the mountains to pause and reflect.  After breakfast, we'll head back to Oaxaca and  check in at Hotel con Corazón, a welcoming and thoughtfully run hotel rooted in social impact and community care.

You have the afternoon to rest, or pick up those last souveniers you want to bring home with you.  

In the evening, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner at Adamá, a highly regarded restaurant in Oaxaca known for its vibrant take on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern–inspired cuisine with a local touch. Chef Hagar Aviram’s menu focuses on fresh, shareable dishes, from perfectly spiced falafel and creamy hummus to charcoal-kissed kebabs and seasonal plates that reflect both Levantine roots and Oaxaca’s rich produce. 

Includes Breakfast and Dinner

DAY 6: Oaxaca & Final Dinner

Enjoy one final morning and breakfast before checking out. We've got your transfer back to Oaxaca Airport for onward journeys home, leaving refreshed, inspired, and deeply connected.

DAY 7: Bye for Now