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Preserving Baby Sea Turtles And Filling You With Energy In Bioluminescent Lights
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This experience is unique because not everyone is preserving the endangered species, especially the turtles that if we had not stopped in 1990 we no longer knew the turtles, it is also one of the only places where the phenomenon of dinoflagellates is appreciated.
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$80.00
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Street Art Bike Ride
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If you prefer to see art in bustling streets rather than stuffy museums, you'll love Oaxaca and this half-day bike tour. In a small, intimate group you'll cycle around three city neighborhoods where you'll see colorful murals, posters, and stencil art by local artists. Visit workshops and learn about Oaxacan culture while seeing the sights and getting some exercise.
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Hierve el Agua and Teotitlan del Valle Tour from Oaxaca
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Visit Hierve el Agua, a mezcal producer, and the Zapotec town of Teotitlán del Valle on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Head to Teotitlán del Valle to learn about Zapotec weaving traditions and explore the town. Next, enjoy plenty of time to walk down to the swimming area at Hierve el Agua and take a leisurely dip in the warm spring waters. Finally, visit a mezcal producer and sample several varieties of mezcal. Your tour includes guide, mezcal tasting, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from Oaxaca.
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Sea Turtle Release in Puerto Escondido
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Experience the enchantment of releasing baby sea turtles into their natural environment on an evening tour from Puerto Escondido. After hotel pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned car, travel to the unspoiled Palmarito Beach to admire the coastal splendor of the area. Receive an interesting introduction to the behavior and breeding habits of sea turtles before helping newly hatched baby turtles make their way into the sea. Watch the sun set over the virgin sands of the beach before returning to Puerto Escondido with magical memories.
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Dolphin Watching Tour
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Heighten your chances of spotting wild dolphins on a boat cruise from Puerto Escondido, the ideal choice for travelers interested in nature and wildlife. With the help of your guide’s local knowledge, you’ll sail the Pacific Ocean in search of five dolphin species and get unobstructed views of secluded beaches from the water. Plus, convenient hotel pickup is included.
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Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal
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Escape the bustle of Oaxaca City for an adventurous day trip including hiking and a mezcal tasting. Travel to Hierve el Agua to see its calcified “waterfalls” (rock formations that resemble waterfalls) and then hike to Las Salinas for a swim beneath a waterfall. Finish the day with a visit to a family-owned distillery to learn about how mezcal is made and enjoy a tasting.
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Monte Albán/half day tour
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Discover the pyramids of Oaxaca in Monte Alban, meaning ‘White Mountain,’ located on a vast mountaintop expanse with spectacular 360-degree views of Oaxaca Valley. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Oaxaca City, the pre-Columbian archaeological site is considered the most magnificent of the region’s ancient ruins. On this guided tour by coach from Oaxaca, explore the complex filled with pyramids, ceremonial rock carvings, a huge ball court and 170 excavated tombs. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle desde Oaxaca
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Discover one of Oaxaca’s natural minerales, the gigantie tree of el Tule which is over 2000 years olg, we Will procee to Teotitlan del Valle where you can admire the wool carpets; we continue to the ceremonial center of Mitla, outstandingly beautiful for ist magnificent fretwork made of countless polish stones, our journey continues to hierve el agua, where you wil have the opportunity to admire the beautiful petrified wather falls: our last stop is a mezcal destilley.
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Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam y San Bartolo Coyotepec.
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From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of Oaxaca Valley on this guided full-day trip by coach. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Oaxaca included.
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Hierve el Agua, Mezcal Tasting, and Teotitlan del Valle Tour (Private Tour)
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Receive personalized attention on this private full-day tour of Hierve el Agua and Teotitlan del Valle. After being met at your hotel you'll be taken to Hierve el Agua to enjoy three hours of hiking, swimming, and admiring the views of the petrified waterfalls. After, enjoy a mezcal pick-me-up at a distillery, then head to the markets of Teotitlan del Valle, where you can learn about (and buy) traditional handicrafts.
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$299.00
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Full-Day Monte Alban Archaeological Site and Oaxaca Artisan Experience
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The ancient Zapotec city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte Alban sits about 9 miles (6 kilometers) west of Oaxaca. With this tour, explore the hilltop archaeological site with a guide and enjoy views overlooking the Oaxaca Valley. That leaves enough time to visit the artisan towns of Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel in downtown Oaxaca is included.
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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
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Monte Albán is an archaeological site in Oaxaca and this half-day guided tour is the perfect way to learn more about its history, the ruins and the first inhabitants. Close the travel guide and enjoy a guided adventure with commentary throughout the tour. To save time, the tour travels between sights in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you can cover much more ground than on a walking tour.
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Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour
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Discover the tastes and textures of Oaxaca during a cooking workshop right in the heart of the city. Join a small group and visit a local market to gather ingredients for your class. There's no set menu, so the group can select which traditional dishes to make. Learn about the origins of each dish and several techniques during your hands-on class. Your tour end with the delicious meal that you've created.
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Oaxaca Cooking Class
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Learn how to create Oaxacan cuisine at a world-class restaurant in Oaxaca raved about in the ‘New York Times’ and ‘Bon Appétit.’ During this 3.5-hour cooking class led by an expert chef-instructor, your small group, limited to just 10 cooking enthusiasts, decides which dishes are on the menu. After picking up the necessary ingredients, all fresh, from a local market, prepare your dishes back in the kitchen. Whether it’s tortillas, salsas, soup, mole, or dessert, take home exciting recipes knowing you’ll be able to easily recreate the flavors of Oaxaca.
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Montealban tour, plus craft workshops in the Ocotlan Valley
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Montealban is one of the places you have to visit if you come to Oaxaca. With more than 2,000 years of history, Montealban is unique. In addition, you can visit the alebrijes and black clay workshops, recognized crafts of the Oaxaca Valley. You can also enjoy the architectural beauty of the former Cuilapam convent.
Note: Due to the health emergency (COVID) Monte Albán has limited access by people. So, to secure entry, it is sometimes necessary to arrive earlier than the departure time indicates. Please keep an eye out for pickup time updates.
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Authentic Oaxaca Street Food Tour by locals
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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.
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AUTHENTIC OAXACA FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.
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Foodies know that every meal is precious when traveling, so don't risk wasting time on a bad meal. You'll walk and eat your way around Oaxaca on this 4.5-hour tour. Sample over twenty different local dishes at the markets and street food stalls. Learn about Oaxacan culture through its food, and get a close-up look at a side of the city many travelers miss.
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Tour Monte Albán
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Our service is younique! Let us take you to know what Oaxaca is through Oaxaca Dreams. We`ll make you fall in love.
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Shared shuttle from Oaxaca airport to hotel in Oaxaca City
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Arriving in a new place can be stressful and delays can get your vacation off to a bad start. Streamline your arrival in Oaxaca with this handy shared transfer service. You'll be met at the hotel and transferred directly to your accommodation. Forget squeezing into an uncomfortable over-full bus as there will be a maximum of ten passengers.
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Safe Transportation - Shared round trip from Oaxaca Airport
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Reserve your shared shuttle roundtrip from the Oaxaca airport to hotels in Oaxaca city.The service is from Monday to Sunday, save by booking roundtrip service
You only need reservations, provide the information of your flight, so that they pass through you.
It is important that if your flight is delayed or changed, contact us, so that our staff can make the necessary changes and wait for you on the correct flight.
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Private and secure transfer from the airport to the hotel in Oaxaca
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Get your trip to Oaxaca off to a good start and pre-book a private transfer service. Meet the driver at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) after collecting your luggage and proceed to your vehicle. Next, enjoy a quick transfer to your Oaxaca accommodation, without the hassle of making multiple stops.
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$39.00
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Paint your Alebrije
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Learn about Mexican culture and arts while having fun and expressing your creativing with this activity. You'll visit the village of Arrazola and meet a family of artisans who have been making alebrije folk art sculptures for decades. Learn about the carving and painting process, then get the chance to paint your own animal figurine. Keep your creation as a souvenir to remember your time in Mexico.
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2-Hour Surf Lesson in the Waves of Puerto Escondido
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If you visit Puerto Escondido without surfing, you haven’t really been here. We offer you everything you need in order to surf the amazing waves of the most iconic surf town in Mexico.
We offer the option of adding both GoPro footage to your lesson, so you can capture the experience fully. Prices for adding GoPro footage to your class is $250 MXN.
We adapt the lesson to your level, ensuring that you are always comfortable in the water and have the best time. If the waves are too big in la Punta, we will take you to Carrizalillo, a more tranquil beach. In case the waves are too small in la Punta, we will take you to another beach 15 minutes outside of Puerto.
The most important thing is that you feel comfortable in the water and have fun.
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Canyoning in the Zimatán River Canyon
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Experience the thrill of canyoning on this adventure tour on the Zimatán River near Huatulco. Float downstream, slide down natural slides, abseil from rocks, and much more during your tour. Enjoy the adrenaline rush as you tackle the river and canyon obstacles. Then, tuck into a delicious lunch on the river before heading to a local beach to end your tour.
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$100.00
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From Huatulco: Turtle Release & Bioluminescence
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Departing from Santa María Huatulco, you can watch newborn turtles journey to the sea in a turtle sanctuary before witnessing the wonder of bioluminescent plankton in the Manialtepec lagoon. This tour takes care of transportation and tickets, so you don't have to waste time booking separate activities or renting a car.
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