10 Days in Oaxaca & Puerto Escondido

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10 Days in Oaxaca & Puerto Escondido

Oaxaca, Mexico

This 10-day adventure combines the cultural depth of Oaxaca with the natural beauty of Puerto Escondido. Start in Oaxaca City with a welcome dinner at Pitiona and explore Monte Albán, vibrant markets, and traditional museums. Visit Mitla and Hierve el Agua before diving into the world of mezcal with guided tastings and a pairing dinner by Chef Francisco Aguilar.

Travel to the Pacific coast for seafood dining, open-sea fishing, sea turtle release, and a hands-on cooking class. Relax on Playa Carrizalillo, experience Casa Wabi, and witness the magical bioluminescence at Laguna de Manialtepec. Return to Oaxaca to explore artisan towns, black clay pottery, alebrijes, and traditional cuisine in Teotitlán del Valle.

The final days offer time for shopping, exploring galleries, tasting chocolate and mole, and ending with a farewell dinner at Criollo. A journey crafted for travelers who seek authenticity, culture, gastronomy, and unforgettable coastal moments.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Oaxaca City

Arrival at Oaxaca Airport.
Check-in at a hotel in the Historic Center.
Welcome dinner at a renowned city restaurant (Pitiona – signature cuisine).

Day 2 - Culture and Gastronomy

Breakfast at Central de Abastos market (Memelas Doña Vale).
Visit to Monte Albán (archaeological site).
Lunch at a traditional city restaurant.
Free afternoon for museums and exploring the Historic Center.
Street food dinner at night markets (tlayudas, memelas, mezcal).

Day 3 - Villages and Mezcal Palenque

Traditional breakfast at the mezcal palenque (9 AM).
Excursion to Mitla and Hierve el Agua (natural springs).
Mezcal palenque experience + pairing dinner:
- Tour of the mezcal production process.
- Tasting of different mezcals.
- Dinner with local products (moles, native corn, herbs) crafted by Chef Francisco Aguilar.
Return to hotel.

Day 4 - Transfer to the Coast (Puerto Escondido)

Scenic 3-hour drive to the coast.
Check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon free at a beach club.
Dinner at a modern seafood restaurant in Puerto Escondido.

Day 5 - Nature and Fishing

Open-sea fishing excursion at 5 AM.
Breakfast at El Cafecito.
Sea turtle release experience.
Cooking class focused on ceviche and aguachiles, led by Chef Francisco Aguilar.
Free evening.

Day 6 - Beaches and Relaxation

Morning at Playa Carrizalillo (ideal for swimming).
Lunch at a beachfront restaurant.
Visit to Casa Wabi.
Author’s dinner at a seaside restaurant with ocean views.
Free evening.

Day 7 - Manialtepec Lagoon

Breakfast.
Free day to relax on Mazunte Beach.
Transfer to Laguna de Manialtepec for a magical bioluminescence tour.

Day 8 - Handicrafts and Traditional Cooks

Return to Oaxaca.
Black clay pottery workshop in San Bartolo Coyotepec.
Alebrijes in San Martín Tilcajete.
Lunch in Teotitlán del Valle at the home of a traditional cook.
Return to Oaxaca City.
Visit to a speakeasy mezcalería.

Day 9 - Free Day in Oaxaca City

Breakfast at a local café (Bodega).
Relaxed day: shopping for textiles, visiting bookstores, galleries, and chocolate/mole workshops.
Lunch at Alfonsina.
Free afternoon and evening to walk and enjoy the city.

Day 10 - Souvenirs and Farewell