Zapotec Route of the Valley of Oaxaca

Discover the cultural, gastronomic and natural richness of Oaxaca from Casa del Viento, in Villa de Zaachila, a picturesque Zapotec town located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Oaxaca and only 15 minutes from the Oaxaca International Airport.

Away from the traffic and bustle of the city center, Zaachila offers an authentic experience, allowing you to discover its traditions, history, and the warmth of its people. Explore its Zapotec ruins, traditional markets, and local cuisine, including the traditional Thursday market, the food market, and the ice cream market.

Zapotec Culture and Art

• Guided tour of the Zapotec ruins and the cultural museum.
• Tour of the town's murals accompanied by local painter Abraham Cruz.
• Feather Art Workshop with a local Feather Dancer.
• Encounter with the Buinzaa Mosquitoes.
• Visit to a Black Clay workshop in Coyotepec.
• Alebrije workshop in San Juan Tilcajete, with the option to make your own piece.

Gastronomy

Discover the traditional flavors of Zaachila at its Gastronomic Market, where you can enjoy goat barbecue, rolled meat, empanadas, and other typical dishes. You can also try Zaachila's traditional ice cream.

Oaxacan Cooking Workshop

Learn to prepare one of the great protagonists of Oaxaca's gastronomy: black mole, learning about its ingredients and traditional techniques.

Ecotourism and Nature

Enjoy a bike ride along routes and trails with panoramic views of the Oaxaca Valley, passing by chapels, churches and communities of the region.

You can also explore the Sierra de San Pablo Cuatro Venados, visit the La Reina and Clavellinas waterfalls, enjoy trout and typical food, and choose the option of staying in cabins surrounded by nature.

A route to experience Oaxaca in a different way, connecting with its history, traditions, gastronomy and landscapes.