The Oaxaca they want to sell you is just one of the many Oaxacas that are now thriving, jostling, and innovating in this future-facing region with roots deeper than time. Not just any tour for any travellers, our League of Travelers adventure in Oaxaca is an expression of the beautiful world of Ana Paulina Garcia. Paulina and her partners at Boulenc began baking beautiful breads in a small storefront, and Paulina continued by building Suculenta, a deep pantry of beautiful ingredients from purveyors across Oaxaca. She’ll bring us into her big world of creative chefs and mezcal makers alongside traditional masters, with R&K co-founder Nathan Thornburgh as our guide.
Miguel Hidalgo 911, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
+52 951 688 8517
Much-delayed airport margarita crawl
Check into Casa Antonieta, a boutique hotel in the heart of Oaxaca’s Centro
Cantina crawl with memelas and chefinita
Optional drinks out in Centro
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2
Handmade Oaxaca
Casa Antonieta Boutique Hotel
Miguel Hidalgo 911, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
+52 951 688 8517
Languorous breakfast of coffe and pan dulce in the warm embrace of Paulina and friends’ world-famous bakery and restaurant Boulenc
Roll up your sleeves and make your own damn mole sauces and tortillas for lunch at the beautiful new outdoor kitchen at Almú
Whiskey tasting at the incredible Maiz Nation, defender of indigenous corn varietals and leaders in sustainable distilling practices
Siesta!!
Incredible innovation duo: first dinner with the mad geniuses at Cocina de Humo and then for half the group Oaxaca’s most bespoke mezcal tasting with Bastian of Knock Knock Mezcal
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3
The Mushroom Mountains
Casa Antonieta Boutique Hotel
Miguel Hidalgo 911, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
+52 951 688 8517
Breakfast of the best tamales in the cosmos at the Sánchez Pascua market with Cande Minerva
Head to Yagul, a deep archaeological site, with Eric, our Zapotec guide
On to Mitla, the renowned City of the Dead
Afternoon with Discipulo mezcal in their incredible property la Fortaleza, with mezcal and deep stories from the past and the future.
Back to Oaxaca City. half the group full siesta, half the group goes to Oaxaca’s most bespoke mezcal tasting with Bastian of Knock Knock Mezcal
Reunite for one last big dinner with new and old friends in the hands of the creative, world-travelling chef Rodrigo Amaury at his restaurant Nois.
