Native Trails MyTrails 2026 213 Oaxaca 17 Visit of a tortilla production plant in San Felipe Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy Accompany us on a visit of the tortilla production plant of San Felipe del Agua in Oaxaca. The bakers show you how the corn is cooked with lime or ash, washed, and ground with a millstone (or a modern corn mill). The very nutrient-rich “masa” thus obtained is then formed to thin, flat, round cakes and baked. Look forward to tasting an ovenfresh tortilla – “the bread of the Mexican people.” 18 Visit of the archaeological site of Atzompa Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Medium Visit the archaelogical zone of Atzompa. The excavation site, which is situated on a hill opposite Monte Albán, comprises a large ball court with a niche for sacrificial offerings in each of its corners. Atzompa, probably a satellite town of Monte Albán, flourished in the Late Classic Period and impresses visitors by its terraced layout and its extremely harmonious architecture. 19 Mole Cooking Class in Oaxaca Duration: 06:00 h · Level: Easy Near Parque Conzatti, you immerse yourself with Gladis, a cook of Zapotec heritage, in the preparation of a traditional Oaxacan mole. A small market is just around the corner, where you first select fresh ingredients, chiles, and spices together. Warm and welcoming in her manner, Gladis guides you step by step through the cooking process in an open, partially covered outdoor area with grill and oven. During the preparation, you enjoy typical local bites as well as beverages such as café de olla and agua de sabor. Once the mole has developed its characteristic flavors, you enjoy the dish you have prepared together. 20 Visit of the Museo Cultural Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Visit the Museo Cultural de Oaxaca located in the former Dominican monastery of the 16th century. Among the most impressive finds are goldsmiths’ works from grave 7 (1250 – 1480 AD) of Monte Albán – outstanding masterworks of Mixtec artists. But not only precious metal was highly valued, but also jewelry of jade, serpentine and turquoise, which were considered symbols of life. 21 Visit of the Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy The Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca, a botanical garden with more than 1,500 species, is located in the old monk’s garden of the ex-convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Since 1998, under the influence of famous artist Francisco Toledo, more than 2-hectares (about 5-acres) have been converted into a wonderful garden landscape – or rather a work of art. Over 90 Mexican cultural clubs helped building the fascinating herbatorium and the seed bank that supplies genetic material of old cultivated plants to scientists and gardens worldwide. The concept is completed by a botanical library. 22 Oaxaca with a visit of the church of Santo Domingo Duration: 04:00 h · Level: Easy During a tour of the center of Oaxaca, you will experience one of the most beautiful colonial towns of Mexico. Situated in the Valle Central, Oaxaca is part of the tropics climatically, but owing to its altitude (1,500 m [4,900 ft.]), the mean annual temperature is a pleasant 21°C. Stroll the old cobbled streets, and do not neglect to visit – besides the magnificent church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and the ever-bustling Zócalo – one of the many colorful markets. 23 Visit a Guelaguetza Presentation Duration: 02:30 h · Level: Easy Guelaguetza (derived from Zapotec “guendalizaa” – “to cooperate”) is a big folk festival held in Oaxaca in late July. It is rooted in indigenous celebrations, but many other lines of tradition converge in this event, too, and find their most obvious manifestations in the music and the dances in traditional costumes. Several hotels and restaurants stage guelaguetza shows during the week throughout the year to give visitors of Oaxaca the chance to get an impression of the performances outside the festival season. Enjoy the colorful representations and the loud music with their easily distinguishable Indian and colonial influences. You will also be served an excellent meal in accordance with the time of the day.
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