Itinerary 2010
The production of this itinerary involved extensive research and careful planning. It is sure to prove an enlightening and pleasant experience for all!
October 27th
We will receive you at Oaxaca’s International Airport; from there we will take you to the Hotel de la Parra located in the heart of the city center of Oaxaca, just a few blocks away from Oaxaca’s main plaza, the Zocalo. After arrival introductory walking tour of Oaxaca city.
October 28th
• Hands-on mask-making workshop or Salsa Classes in the Gardens of the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca.
• Visit the archeological site of Monte Alban and then Arrazola, town of the Alebrije woodcarvings.
• Lunch at the La Biznaga.
October 29th
• Hands-on mask-making workshop or Salsa Class in the Gardens of the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca.
• Comprehensive seminar concerning the history of Oaxaca and its many monuments at Instituto Cultural Oaxaca.
• Visit to the “Benito Juarez” market to gather ingredients for our traditional cooking class on Mole Negro (Black Mole) which will take place on the following Friday.
• Lunch at the Catedral Restaurant, where you will eat the best Oaxacan mole negro (Black Mole) in all of the city.
October 30th
• Cooking Workshop at Instituto Cultural Oaxaca. You will discover the secrets of the traditional Mole Negro (black mole), which is considered the most traditional Day of the Dead dish.
• With the mask you made on Wednesday, you will participate in the Instituto’s traditional comparsa parade and we will construct our own Day of the Dead altar.
October 31st
• Excursion to Mitla, Teotitlan del Valle and El Tule, home of the infamous, grand Tule tree.• In between Mitla and Teotitlan, lunch will take place at “El Patio,” a restaurant situated in the pleasant valley of Tlacolula.
• In the evening, we will eat dinner at a restaurant called Asador Vasco, located in the lively Zocalo center of Oaxaca.
• Visit to Xoxocotlán Cemetery.
November 1st
• Visit the Santo Domingo Cultural Center (museum) and Church.
• Visit Santo Domingo’s Ethno-Botanical Garden and receive a special tour by its designer and creator Alejandro De Avila.
• Comparsas in Etla and Oaxaca.
November 2nd
• Excursion to Ocotlán de Morelos, Santo Tomas Jalietza, and San Bartolo Coyotepec, the Black Pottery capital of world.
November 3rd
• Transport to the airport and fly home.
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