# Mexico Travel FAQ

Accommodation: 8 nights lodging in a boutique hotel in downtown Oaxaca.Meals:All breakfasts (enjoyed at high-quality traditional restaurants in heart of Oaxaca city).2 lunches (including the lunch prepared during the cooking class).2 dinners (including fine-dining/gastronomic institution dinners).Transportation: Airport transfers (arrival and departure) and ground transportation within Oaxaca.Activities & Sightseeing: Entrance fees to museums, archeological sites (Monte Albán), and excursions.Guides & Workshops: English-speaking guides, master artisan workshops (chocolate-making, weaving, woodcarving/alebrijes, barro negro), a palenque mezcal tour with guided tasting, and a traditional cooking class.

Airfare and airport taxes.Taxes (not included in the base tour price).Alcoholic drinks (except specified tastings like mezcal).Personal expenses and tips/gratuities.Meals not explicitly listed in the itinerary.Independent tour guides or any incidentals not listed under "Items Included."

Tour Dates: October 26 to November 3, 2026 (9 Days / 8 Nights).Group Size: Limited to a maximum of 10 people.

You will have dedicated free time integrated into several days:Day 2: Free afternoon to relax or explore after the chocolate workshop (before dinner on your own).Day 4: Free afternoon following lunch to shop, relax, or join a casual walking tour with the tour leader.Daily Flexibility: The itinerary balances expert-led excursions with unstructured open time to explore surrounding villages or city highlights on your own terms.

While not explicitly rated as a single difficulty level, the itinerary involves a moderate amount of daily walking and active exploration:Walking tours across cobblestone streets in historic downtown Oaxaca.Standing and walking through markets (Mercado de Abastos) and artisan studios.Navigating natural terrain and petrified rock formations at Hierve el Agua.Walking through expansive outdoors and uneven steps at archaeological sites like Monte Albán and Mitla, as well as village cemeteries during night visits.

Because the tour includes private master cooking classes and curated lunches/dinners at top traditional and fine-dining restaurants, you can request adjustments directly through MOC Adventures prior to booking.

While we strive to keep every event exactly as planned, specific daily schedules, excursions, and restaurant visits are subject to change based on local availability or factors beyond our control. Any necessary substitutions will always meet the same high standards of quality.