Trip Overview
Our Modern Adventure to Oaxaca packs in so much of the complex, fascinating culture of Mexico. We’ll experience Oaxaca's timeless traditions at the most electric time of year—Day of the Dead! We'll join in the parades and candle-lit processions, we'll connect with traditional weavers and shamans, explore ancient Zapotec ruins and mezcal farms, food markets and artist workshops.
This trip overview is designed to answer questions regarding our Modern Adventure in Oaxaca, including the itinerary, food & drink, packing list and more. If any changes are made, we will update this document and you as appropriate. Keep this handy and refer to it whenever you need information regarding our trip.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: OAXACA
Meet at 10am on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at El Callejon hotel in Oaxaca City
Immersive city tour on foot
Oaxaca Central Market tasting tour
Oaxaca Textile Museum tour
Welcome cocktails and dinner
Lodging: El Callejon Hotel
DAY 2: OAXACA
Mezcal distillery tour & tastings
Home-cooked lunch with Zapotec family
Traditional weaving demonstration
Evening and dinner at your leisure
Lodging: El Callejon Hotel
DAY 3: OAXACA
Visit Day of the Dead artists
Home-cooked lunch
Day of the Dead market visit
Group dinner
Lodging: El Callejon Hotel
DAY 4: OAXACA > ATZOMPA > OAXACA
Altar visits en route to Atzompa
Visit with Angélica Vásquez Cruz; hands-on altar making with Cruz family
Home-cooked lunch
Visit family cemetery
Tamales at gravesite
Lodging: El Callejon Hotel
DAY 5: OAXACA > ETLA > OAXACA
Drive to valley of Etla
Lunch
Participate in comparsa processions until late in evening
Group dinner
Lodging: El Callejon Hotel
DAY 6: OAXACA & AROUND
Explore ruins of Monte Alban
Visit cemeteries
Return to Zapotec village
Accompany family to bid farewell to their loved ones
Group dinner
Lodging: El Callejon Hotel
DAY 7: OAXACA
Day in Oaxaca at leisure
Farewell dinner
Lodging: El Callejon Hotel
DAY 8: OAXACA > DEPARTURES
Last day and final goodbyes
Modern Adventure will provide a complimentary transfer to Oaxaca’s OAX airport. If you would like to join this transfer, your flight from OAX should depart at 12:30pm or later
Our Accommodations
El Callejon
Callejon Morelos 103 Barrio de Xochimilco, Oaxaca
Tel. +52 951 351 5917
hotelelcallejon.com
reservaciones@hotelelcallejon.com
Off a central side street, a few blocks from the zocalo and central shops and eateries, a street gate opens into a breathtaking oasis that’s our Oaxaca City home: a boutique hotel with a dozen spacious rooms blending the city’s distinctive styles. Serenity reigns in its thoughtful garden spaces, with palm trees, covered walkways and an outdoor patio bar.
Inclusions & Exclusions
INCLUSIONS
On a Modern Adventure, we delight in taking care of all the details. Included in your experience are luxury boutique accommodations, delicious local food and drink, private transport, expert local guides, a professional trip leader and much more. Here’s what’s included:
7 nights at unique 4-star accommodations
Private transportation—just for us—for all day trips and excursions
Exclusive VIP access and tastings
Private visits with local families, weavers, artists and cultural experts
Immersive guided activities, adventures and daily expeditions
Daily breakfasts, as well as most lunches and dinners
Local beverages at every included meal
Group departure transfer to OAX airport
All entrance fees
EXCLUSIONS
International roundtrip airfare to and from destination
Travel insurance (see Get Ready section)
Transportation to the trip’s starting point in Oaxaca
Hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs
Gratuity for Modern Adventure trip leaders