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! Please scroll down for the specific daily activities and events.
Tuesday, October 26th
We will receive you at Oaxaca’s International Airport; from there we will take you to the Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul 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.
Wednesday, October 27th
• Hand-on mask-making workshop or Salsa Class at the Gardens of ICO Instituto Cultural Oaxaca
• Visit the archeological site of Monte Alban and Arrazola, town of the Alebrijes (or animal woodcarvings).
• Lunch at the “La Biznaga.”
Thursday, October 28th
• Hand-on mask-making workshop or Salsa Class at the Gardens of ICO.
• Comprehensive seminar concerning the history of Oaxaca and its many monuments at Instituto Cultural Oaxaca
• Visit to the market “Benito Juarez” to gather ingredients for our traditional cooking class on Mole Negro, (Black Mole) which will take place on the following Friday.
• Lunch at the Restaurant Catedral, where you will eat the best Oaxacan mole negro (Black Mole) in the all of the city.
• Salsa Night (Optional)
Friday, October 29th
• Cooking Workshop at ICO. You will discover the secrets of the traditional Mole Negro (black mole), which is considered the most traditional dish of the Day of the Dead celebration.
• After creating this delightful dish, with the mask you made on Wednesday, you will participate in the Instituto’s traditional comparsa parade and construct your own altar.
Saturday, October 30th
• 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 Milenario,” a restaurant situated in the village of Santa Maria el Tule.
Sunday, October 31st
• Visit the Santo Domingo Cultural Center (museum) and Church.
• Visit the Ethno-Botanical Gardens of Oaxaca and receive a special tour by it's designer and creator Alejandro De Avila.
• 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
Monday, November 1st
• Our Grand Master’s Excursion to Ocotlán de Morelos, Jalietza, and San Bartolo Coyotepec, the capital of the Barro Negro (Black Pottery).
• Comparsas Etla and Oaxaca
Tuesday, November 2nd
• Free day to enjoy Oaxaca and other possible shopping. In the afternoon we visit the Cemetery of San Felipe del Agua for more Day of the Dead revelries! (Optional)
• Farewell Dinner at Los Danzantes
Wednesday, November 3rd
Transport to the Airport and Fly Home!
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