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Join Audubon Eco Journeys small group tour and immerse yourself in Oaxaca's diverse culture, art, breathtaking natural beauty and ancient archaeological sites.
Discover the glorious shops, galleries, museums, and Ethno-botanical Garden in Oaxaca City. Visit the unique indigenous markets of Ocotlan and Tlacolula. Enjoy meeting master artisans and learn about their intricate creative artwork in Teotitlan del Valle, Ocotlan, and San Martin Tilcajete.
Take pleasure in enjoying exquisite Oaxacan cuisine in markets, fine restaurants, and in the homes of Zapotec chefs. Visit the remarkable archeological sites of Yalgul, Mitla and Monte Alban. Hike and bird watch in its glorious unspoiled countryside and in the breathtaking cloud forests of Benito Juarez National Forest.
Embrace this captivating region in comfort with our attentive experienced guides. Our flexible scheduling will allow you to fulfill your own interests in this remarkably rich cultural area.
Each traveler will receive a guide book to explore Oaxaca City to help you create your own itinerary during free time. Our guides will be more than happy to offer you advice and suggest particular locations to visit based upon your individual interests.
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February 5th, Tuesday
Travel Day
10:00 Meet in hotel lobby for orientation
Visit Santo Domingo Church and the Regional Museum
Lunch
Walk to Zocalo, visit Mercado Benito Juarez
6:00 Meet in the lobby for dinner at a nearby restaurant |
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February 6th, Wednesday
Travel Day
10:00 Meet in hotel lobby for orientation
Visit Santo Domingo Church and the Regional Museum
Lunch
Walk to Zocalo, visit Mercado Benito Juarez
6:00 Meet in the lobby for dinner at a nearby restaurant |
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February 7th, Thursday
Birdwatching / Handmade Rugs at Teotitlan
6:30 Breakfast
Leave for birding in Teotitlan del Valle (for bird watchers)
Birding at the field and at the presa
Visit Mercado in the village
Visit Weaving Master Artisan Workshop - lunch
Go to visit El Tule (2000 year old tree)
Back to hotel
Arrive at hotel ~ freshen up
6:00 Meet in the lobby for dinner at a nearby restaurant |
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February 8th, Friday
Indigenous Market / Alebrijes / Ceramics
7:30 Breakfast
Leave for Ocotlan
Arrive in Ocotlan - visit Ocotlan Church, museum and market
Visit Aguilar Family
Leave for San Martin Tilcajete
Visit Alebrijes Master Artisan workshop and
- have lunch
Return to hotel and freshen up
6:30 Meet in the lobby for dinner at a nearby restaurant |
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February 9th, Saturday
Free Day or Optional Birding Tour to Cloud Forest
Exploring Oaxaca City's attractions can be an amazing and endless journey. For this reason we have set this day apart for you to enjoy all that it has to offer. If you choose to stay in town, you may visit Oaxaca's museums, art galleries, shops, and local markets. (detailed information in your guide book).
Or you may sign up for an optional guided birding tour in the cloud forest mountains (not included in the trip's fee) where you'll experience the beautiful ecosystems and unique birds of the Benito Juarez National Park.
Once we are joined together that evening you may enjoy having dinner with our group.
Plan #1 Birding in the Benito Juarez National Park
6:00 Breakfast
Leave for Benito Juarez National Park (Lunch provided)
Return at 4:00-5:00
Plan #2 Stay in town and visit museums and shop
8:30 Breakfast
Visit the Rufino Tamayo Museum (Morelos #503), Contemporary Art Museum, Galleries and Women’s Cooperative.
6:30 Meet in the lobby for dinner at a nearby restaurant |
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February 10th, Sunday
Yagul and Mitla Archeological Sites / Tlacolula Market
6:30 Breakfast
Leave for birding and nature walk at Yagul Archeological Site
Leave for Tlacolula Market
Leave for Mitla
Lunch
Visit Mitla site
Leave for hotel
Arrive at hotel, freshen up, rest / free time to explore
6:00 Meet in the lobby for dinner at a nearby restaurant |
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February 11th, Monday
Monte Alban Archeological Site / Botanical Gardens
6:30 Breakfast
7:30 Leave for Monte Alban to bird and/or visit the archeological site
Return to town to explore
Lunch
Wander and shop or rest
Spanish tour of the Botanical Garden (1 hour)
7:00 Last night ~ Special dinner |
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February 12th, Tuesday
Travel Day
8:00 Breakfast
10:00 trip ends |
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| This Itinerary is subject to changes without prior notification |
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| Useful information |
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Items to bring |
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Official ID such as your current Passport, and INAPAM ID (if you have one)
Water Bottle
Binoculars, camera, flashlight
Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrella and rain gear
Hiking sticks, insect repellent, day pack
Light-weight walking/hiking shoes
A fleece garment can be useful in case of chilly mornings
We recommend packing your binoculars, toiletries and travel documents in your day pack
A supply of resealable plastic storage bags can be handy for storing food items from the breakfast, to be used as mid-morning snacks
Be sure to bring your own kleenex and small change for bathroom fees
Bird Checklist
View or print-out a copy of Checklist of the birds of Oaxaca
Web Links
- Oaxaca | Wikipedia
- Oaxaca | New York Times travel guides
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Colleen Besman |
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Rodrigo Lopez Valdes |
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