Oaxaca Wild Private between Jaguares Zapotecas Mezcal and Tule

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6 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the wilder side of Oaxaca on a private tour of jaguars, culture and traditions. Get to know the Sanctuary of the Jaguar and be surprised with the strength, agility and instinct of this impressive feline during a guided tour. Continue to Teotitlán del Valle, a Zapotec community where craft families keep their traditions alive: discover the elaboration of wool mats with natural pigments and the incredible artisan candles of beeswax through demonstrations in family workshops. Afterwards, learn step by step about the Oaxacan mezcal process and enjoy a tasting of different mezcals. It ends in front of the majestic Tule Tree, famous for possessing one of the most extraordinary logs in the world. Nature, history, Zapotec culture, crafts and adventure gathered in a private experience ideal to enjoy with family, couples, friends or traveling on your own. A different tour to discover the Oaxaca that few travelers know.

What's Included

Petrol
Certified guide
Passenger insurance
Pick up and drop off at the hotel or accommodation within the Historic Center of Oaxaca
Private transportation
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up takes place directly from your hotel or accommodation within the Historic Center of Oaxaca. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed in advance according to the tour start time.

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Meeting point
Oaxaca

The meeting point will be in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Oaxaca, located in the Historic Center. The guide will be waiting at the main entrance of the Cathedral 5 minutes before the scheduled time and will identify himself with the traveler's name and reservation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Live one of the most striking encounters of the tour: closely observe the strength, agility and behavior of the jaguar, the largest cat in America and a species deeply linked to the cultures of Mexico. Learn about their history, discover surprising aspects of their behavior and witness moments that are hard to forget. An experience that allows to admire this extraordinary feline from a completely different perspective.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Centro Cultural Comunitario Teotitlan del Valle

    Step into one of Oaxaca’s most iconic Zapotec communities and discover how wool is transformed into extraordinary textiles made on a loom. Learn about the use of natural pigments obtained from cochineal grain, flowers and fruits, and be surprised by the color changes during the demonstration. The experience continues with a very special local tradition: the artisanal preparation of beeswax candles and their meaning within the customs of the community.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    El Rey de Matatlan

    Discover why mezcal is one of the great symbols of Oaxaca. Go through a traditional palenque and learn step by step how the agave is transformed into mezcal : baking, grinding, fermentation and distillation. To close the experience, enjoy a tasting of different mezcales and discover the aromas, flavors and characteristics that make this ancestral drink unique.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Tule Tree

    End the tour in front of one of the most impressive natural giants of Oaxaca: the Tule Tree. Behold its huge trunk and discover the amazing figures that the inhabitants identify among its forms. An encounter with a thousand-year-old eggplant that has become one of the great natural symbols of Oaxaca.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Historical Tours
Private Drivers
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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