Mexico City to Oaxaca with Zapotec Village Hiking

Begin your trip in cosmopolitan Mexico City, exploring world-class museums, ancient Aztec ruins and vibrant food markets.

Support an Indigenous community tourism project by hiking from village to village in the Pueblos Mancomunados, meeting locals and immersing yourself in the landscape of the Sierra Norte Mountains and the daily life or local villagers.

Wander the UNESCO World Heritage site of Teotihuacan and see the archaeological site’s ruins that predate the Aztec Empire by more than 1000 years. Then, see the ruins of Monte Alban – another UNESCO World Heritage site that tells the story of the Olmec, Zapotec and Mixtec peoples.

Visit a local black pottery studio and learn about the secret history of this artform – watch a demonstration using this ‘pottery of the night’ and support the locals who hold this tradition in such high regard.

Tour the colourful local markets of Oaxaca, known for its gastronomy. Follow your nose to find the grilled meats aisle, choose your favourites and load it up with guacamole, salsa and fresh tortillas for a classic Oaxacan lunch.