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Caravana Canina & Coyote Aventuras
We partnered with a local organization, Caravana Canina A.C. https://www.caravanacanina.org/ to address the immense problem of street dogs in Oaxaca. Caravana Canina began their work in Oaxaca in April, 2019. The organization is dedicated to finding long term solutions to addressing this issue of street dogs in Oaxaca via spay and neuter campaigns and adoption and education programs.
10 Outdoor Day Trip Adventures
Outside the typical specialities of Oaxaca City lay rich collections of culture and biodiversity tucked away within surreal scenery – a magical playground that few have the chance to explore yet has so much to offer.
Check out these 10 outdoor adventures where you can find your own slice of heaven, an unexpected exchange with a local, or a much-needed moment of silence and perspective. Get out there!
Where & How to Celebrate Día de los Muertos the Oaxaca Way
Visiting Oaxaca for Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos as it’s locally known, is a sensational experience. Though it’s a countrywide celebration, Oaxaca is the epicenter of Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos festivities. Save for...
8 Best Things To Do In Oaxaca That Are Worth Your Time
Outside the typical specialities of Oaxaca City lay rich collections of culture and biodiversity tucked away within surreal scenery – a magical playground that few have the chance to explore yet has so much to offer. The State of Oaxaca provides home to 16 active...
5 Best Biking Days, From Inland Mountains To The Beach
When mountain bikers think of Mexico, they immediately think about tacos, cheap beers, van ridden beaches and cocaine cartels, but they don’t ever think about Oaxaca Mountain Bike Expeditions. People don’t ever think about the fact that Mexico’s tallest mountain is...
My Retreat at the Mushroom Forest of San Jose del Pacifico with Coyote Aventuras
While you could simply read the tour description Coyote Aventuras provides to catch a glimpse of what to expect on their four-day retreat in the mushroom forest of San Jose del Pacifico, I’d like to share my firsthand experience with you. In other words, I’d like to...
Best Mountain Biking Trails in Oaxaca for Enduro Riders
While the Sierras of Oaxaca beckon enduro riders from around the world, there’s a few locally beloved trails and bike parks just minutes from Oaxaca’s Centro. Keep this list of enduro-approved mountain biking trails handy for those moments between your bigger rides...
Rock Climbing in Oaxaca
Oaxaca City is world-renowned for its cultural diversity, colonial architecture, delicious food and unique crafts. As you stroll down the cobblestoned streets, you can feel the majesty of this place with every breath. Some archaeologists assert that people...
5 Best Oaxaca Tours and Day Trips
The list of things to do in Oaxaca can be overwhelming, so we thought we’d pull together a curated list of the best Oaxaca tours and day trips we’d recommend to any Oaxaca first-time visitor. This list pulls from a few of our tours and day trips as well as a few from...
Beyond Hierve El Agua: 3 Off-the-Beaten-Path Hikes in Oaxaca Worthy of a Spotlight Too
While Hierve El Agua remains offline due to a seemingly endless and irreconcilable community dispute, there’s a list of lesser-known Oaxaca hikes and attractions worthy of your attention too. These three off-the-beaten-path Oaxaca hiking trails are no less...
Top Things to do in Oaxaca: Get Outdoors!
Oaxaca is a place that is constantly evolving. In the city, cafés, markets and restaurants are popping up on every corner serving the state’s delicious authentic cuisine and providing visitors with the opportunity to discover more about this unique...