Sierra Juarez Northern Mountains Tour
This takes us out of the valley of Oaxaca into the nearby mountains in the north of the Valley of Oaxaca. A twisting road takes us to the birthplace of Benito Juarez and then to Ixtlan and finally, to a Pueblo Magico: Capulalpan. The region is endowed with different kinds of landscapes and Indian villages.
About This Tour
In this tour we visit the nearby mountains of Sierra Juarez; a very rich area in biodiversity, Indian cultures, Indian villages and stunning landscapes. The road is quite winding and goes up and down until we reach Gelatao, a small but very important village because it is the birthplace of Benito Juarez, the Zapotec Indian who became President of Mexico and is considered the founder of modern Mexico. Then we will visit Yahuiche, a small but very cozy village which shows us what a mountain, off the beaten path community is. There we will have a short hike and enjoy a stunning landscape for about 2 h.
The tour continues to Capulalpan, with a beautiful setting and sone of the Magic Villages of Mexico. Here we visit the XVI century church with its unique wooden roof and beautifully carved Reredos ans stroll around to enjoy the peace and beauty of the place. We will have lunch there at a community Trout nursery.
Our next stop will then be Ixtlán, the head small city of the area with its extraordinary XVII century church, hosting many LUXURIOUS baroque style gilded altars.
Then we’ll drive back to Oaxaca City.
Tour Price
Tour pricing is tailored to accommodate the specific needs of your group, taking into account both the number of participants and the season of the year. We invite you to request a personalized quotation to ensure you receive the most accurate and competitive pricing for your memorable journey. THE FEE INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION AND GUIDE SERVICES ONLY.
Duration & Start Time
The tour lasts a full day.
The starting time is 8.30 am.
Itinerary
If your hotel is in the city, you will be picked up from your hotel lobby. We need to have an early start to make the best of our time and because the road is windy and it takes time to do the journey. We will stop first at Gelatao, then we drive a short time to Yahuiche, we do our hike and then we drive to Capulalpan. After the visit we will go to a mountain restaurant where trout is served and finally, we will visit Ixtlan the central village of the area which has a magnificent XVII century church with many baroque gilded altars.
Then we drive back to the city and the tour ends at the starting point or any other point downtown, at your convenience.
Meeting Point & Transportation
The standard meeting point is the lobby of your hotel if it is located downtown in the city. If you are in a place around the city, we will need to set a convenient meeting point in the city.
Transportation is in an A/C VAN, fully authorized for tourism service.
Recommendations
Good walking shoes, drink water, a hat for the sun, sun cream, camera - eventually, binoculars, raincoat or umbrella in the summer months.
Included With This Tour
Transportation in an A/C VAN
Guide Service by a Fully Licensed and Certified Guide
A soft drink
Additional Costs
Additional cost for admission fees, extra beverages & food as needed, tips.
Tour Reviews
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“Juan This is the second tour we have taken with Juan and we enjoyed it as much as the first. This time we toured some mountain villages and took a walk in the hills. This tour gave us a very different view of the Oaxaca area, compared to archaeology areas we visited the first time. I have learned to save up culture and historic questions to ask Juan as we drive along. We are learning a lot and that's why we travel. We plan to take more tours with him in the future. Jim and Nancy.”
— NP, USA
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“Juan is an amazing guide. He is extremely knowledgable, friendly and observant. He is keenly aware of what travelers are interested in and what best suits their needs. We spent three full days with Juan and were so grateful for his insights and knowledge about Mexican history and culture. You cannot tire Juan out. He seems to have boundless energy. Juan took us on two strenuous hikes and he clambered up steep slopes like a 20-year-old. He is also a skilled driver, which is valuable in Oaxacan traffic.”
— PR
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“Everything about the tour was incredible. I highly recommend this tour to the northern mountains as well as this knowledgeable, interesting and accommodating tour guide. Thank you, Don Juan!”
— KP
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“Juan was a most pleasant and knowledgeable companion on this trip as well as being a careful and resourceful driver! I enjoyed his company and learned a lot from things he told me about the area. He was very patient with my Spanish as well, though he is completely fluent in English. I highly recommend this trip, and Juan, for the beautiful scenery, the interesting small towns, and the peace and quiet of the areas visited in comparison to the city.”
— JT