Native Trails MyTrails 2025 207 Oaxaca sen to the highest levels of society over the years, had hired an English architect for the construction and had also bought most of the interiors in Europe. The result was a very unique building, which is today open to the public as a jewel of the town. 45 Tehuantepec with visit of the market Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Visit the bustling town of Tehuantepec on the isthmus of the same name. You begin your tour in the Casa de la Cultura (the former monastery). You continue to the neighboring cathedral and then reach the Zócalo and the colorful market with products from the whole region – clothes, flowers, mangos, tamarinds, and nances, but also fruit de mer such as shrimps from the Pacific. The market business is controlled and supervised by assertive “Tehuanas” – the strong women of Tehuantepec. 46 Mushroom excursion in San José del Pacífico Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Medium Although San José del Pacífico, a mountain village at 2,500 m (8,200 ft.) above sea level, has only a few hundred inhabitants, it has become famous in Mexico and far beyond because of the hallucinogenic mushrooms growing there. The forests, where often mist creates a humid climate, offer ideal conditions for the growth of various kinds of mushrooms, which the indigenous population uses for cooking, but also for religious rituals. Learn all about this during a walk with our mushroom scout. The mushrooms attracted many people to San José del Pacífico, among them artists, but also Albert Hofmann, the chemist who discovered LSD. But even if you are not interested in mushrooms and their effect, the place is worth a visit, since the views of the surrounding mountain ranges are deservedly famous. 47 Stop at the Playa Cangrejo on the Pacific coast Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Enjoy a short stop at the Playa Cangrejo. This Pacific beach lines the wide bay for many kilometers. In the little waterfront restaurant – an open Las Palapas hut – you will get the best fruit de mer in all of Oaxaca. Weather permitting, you may also enjoy a refreshing swim in the Pacific or take a relaxing walk in the sand. 48 Bioluminescence of Laguna Manialtepec Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Medium A boat tour on Laguna Manialtepec is a magical experience. As night falls, the water begins to glow— a natural phenomenon caused by bioluminescent dinoflagellates, tiny microorganisms that emit light. With every movement, millions of sparkling points illuminate the water, whether you dive in or simply touch the surface. Surrounded by lush mangroves, the lagoon radiates an almost fairytale-like atmosphere. A guided tour on the water offers an unforgettable natural spectacle, blending science and wonder in a truly unique way. 49 Visit of art foundation Casa Wabi Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Casa Wabi is much more than an art foundation - it is a creative retreat on the coast of Oaxaca. Founded as a non-profit organization, it connects artists from all over the world with the local community. The architecture designed by Tadao Ando impresses with its clear lines, raw materials and harmonious integration into the landscape. Discover Casa Wabi with us as part of a guided tour, which offers insights into the minimalist architecture, current exhibitions and the inspiring interplay between art, nature and community. 50 Visit to the cafeteria Origen Mágico Duration: 05:00 h · Level: Medium Learn all about the cultivation of coffee, as it is done in and around the coffee village of Pluma de Hidalgo – from the young plants to processing the coffee beans in the Cafetería Origen Mágico. Accompanied by coffee roaster Jaime Humberto Martínez Ayala, you explore one of the many highland fincas amidst the fascinating cloud forest. Shaded by the leafy canopy of giant subtropical trees, coffee plants thrive particularly well in the Pacific highlands. Following your tour is a degustation so you can try some of the best coffees from the highland plantations of Oaxaca (1,000 to 1,600 m [3,280 to 5,250 ft.]). The constant supply of humid air from
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