10 Walking Tours in Southern Mexico That You Shouldn't Miss

Blessed are all for having the opportunity to come and visit this piece of heaven located in the Oaxacan Coast called Puerto Escondido, you can reach this enigmatic place by air or by road, it is only 50 minutes by plane from Mexico City, and 12 hours by car. When you arrive you will have the great surprise and admiration of what is offered by all the local people, famous for its 16 ethnic groups, but one apart, which is the afromestiza culture  (The Black People) , you will enjoy 30 Tours that offers you, your Travel Agency Excursiones Turisticas de Valfred, as well as a variety of hotels, restaurants with excellent gastronomy, authentic crafts of Oaxaca and more, from your arrival we will visit you in your hotel to welcome you and explain this interesting Tour to visit the rural communities, The San Juan Lachao Village, take a hike, visit a waterfall and live the adrenaline with 2500 meters of zip lines with Tour Guides specialized on this.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities

Highlights: • Walk down the well-known historic center and hear the history of the city • See stunning architecture of the buildings • View a variety of street art spread throughout the city • Enjoy a fully guided tour from beginning to end, concluding just minutes walk from the city center What to expect: The two-hour tour takes you from the centre of Oaxaca to the neighborhood's booming urban places. Showing you the local side of the city, you'll see the best hot spots in the city; learn the history of Oaxaca, the gastronomical traditions of mezcal, chocolate, hear about the urban art movements, local and international street artists. During the tour, we will stop at the most interesting places to see the beautiful art pieces and hear the story of behind them. As the benefit of walking around the city center, we will talk about the best local art studios, urban restaurants, bars, and nightlife spots so you can enjoy your stay in Oaxaca.

Inclusions: Bilingual guide, Private group

Exclusions: Gratuities

When you arriving to Puerto Escondido do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the Mother Nature that surrounds Us in this Tourist Destination, swimming in the beautiful waterfalls and contributing to the conservation of the endangered sea turtles that lives in the Coasts of the Mexican Pacific . From your arrival you observe all the beautiful landscapes of this place and you will undoubtedly want to explore all the interesting places that offer the Real Mexico, around the Oaxacan Coast. When arriving at your hotel your friends of your Travel Agency Excursiones Turisticas de Valfred will gladly visit you to give you the all information of the 30 Tours that we do around Puerto Escondido, invite you to enjoy a pleasant Tour of the Reforma Waterfall, Rural Communities, history and see a grandiose sunset releasing baby sea turtles on a pristine beach.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Try and taste the true traditional food of Oaxaca, not in restaurants! The food of Oaxaca is recognized nationally and internationally. The markets of Oaxaca are the most popular places to taste traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Explore the flavors and smells of Oaxacan cuisine from the most traditional places.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Have an memorable afternoon walking into Mexican cuisine, from the small local “secret” spots and family business, to famous 5-star restaurants. You will finish as an expert in tacos, salsas, cheese, chocolate, people and of course, in Mexico. This tour takes you through both the “old” and the “new” part of Puerto, so it’s a great combo for a nice walk, delicious and unforgettable dishes. Come Hungry!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Between 8 and 10 dishes are included , also tips in each restaurant., Some locations included a beer or mezcal tasting., Fruit water is included in each tour location we visit.

Exclusions: Gratuities

Oaxaca is a magical city. The skies are deep blue in the heart of the valley. Women in embroidered huipiles, colourful houses, flowers on the trees, parades and local people garnish the streets. And then there's the street art. We will be walking around 3 neighbourhoods of the city visiting interesting spots, art workshops, and of course... street art. They are everywhere: big murals, stencils, posters. Oaxacan Artists are abundant and very talented. Its like visiting an outdoor museum. During the experience we will have time to visit some interesting galleries and artists.

Inclusions: Certified guide, Entries to workshops, Bottled water, Trail Mix: Organic snacks

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Walk and discover the side of Puerto that tourists rarely see: real food, real people, real passion. If you are planning to go to Puerto Escondido this tour is a must. Why? Firstly, because you will discover the most “local” part of Puerto, where the locals actually eat, shop and live (far from the touristic beach sector). Secondly, because it’s got all the basics you need to know about Oaxaca’s food culture, this tour is packed with Mexican specialties and unique experiences to make you feel like a true Puerto local by the end of it (and for sure know the difference between a normal local cheese and the “Oaxacan” cheese one). Thirdly, it’s simply delicious So, if you feel hungry for Oaxacan cuisine, thirsty for cultural knowledge, and adventurous for an exciting walk – this tour is for you

Inclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

We are a non-profit Civil Association. Funded by a museum, hotel and restaurant. Where 43% of our income is allocated to social programs. Such as: Climate change, Lacandón medical fund, culture and heritage, Mayan artisan program and research and archives.

Inclusions: Restroom on board

Exclusions: Lunch

Between the mountains of the highlands of Chiapas and next to the fogotic river, among pines, oaks, bromeliads and abundant vegetation we will cross the paths that connect two unique caves, these are the little known dragon grottos and the Arcotete ecotourism park. with a distance of 7.5 km and a total ascent of 350 meters.

Inclusions: 1 lt water bottle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

This 5 days tour has been specially created for all those people interested in knowing more about the south east of Mexico. A trip back in time to learn more about one of the greatest civilization ever: The MAYAS. We will visit: Tulum, Kohunlich, Chicanna, Becan, Misol-Ha, Palenque, Edzna, Uxmal and Chichen Itzá and a few beautiful colonial towns along the way. Our hotels rates are 3 star comfortable hotels for 4 nights.  The type of vehicle used for this trip is regularly a comfortable Ford Transit Van with capacity of either 6 or 12 people depending on the number of reservations.

Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation. Hotels: Calakmul Xpujil (Night 1), Nutuntun Hotel (Night 2), H177 Hotel (Night 3) and Gran Real Yucatan or Los Aluxes Hotel (Night 4), All admissions to the archaeological sites, All activities, Driver/guide, Guaranteed departure with at least 2 passengers booked.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Meals during the trip are NOT included but our staff will surely recommend some great places where to eat along the way., Gratuities