Hiking in Mexico: Oaxaca’s Indigenous Highlands

Support the local Zapotec villages that run the Pueblos Mancomunados – a small community project focused on eco-tourism. As you hike, meet locals and learn about the local culture and surrounding nature of the Sierra Norte Mountains of Oaxaca.

Visit local farms in La Neveria and learn about cultivating crops like corn, then join a local family for a gastronomic workshop based on the village’s local produce.

Hike on the Cipriano Cabrera trail towards Latuvi and meet Doña Martha for a workshop about making pulque and tepache – two traditional Mexican drinks, fermented and made with local plants, fruits and vegetables.

Start and end your trip in the colourful city of Oaxaca with its busy markets, artisan studios and world-renowned gastronomy.

See some of the best of Mexico with curated included activities and limited free time. Walk with your local guide along rural paths used by farmers and learn about the diversity of flora and fauna here among some unforgettable panoramic views.