9Km /5 miles • 7 Hours Guided hike • Fit for People used to intermediate physical activity !
Escape Oaxaca’s city heat and venture into the Sierra Juarez for a 9km guided hike through lush forest, unique flora, and Zapotec culture. Top your journey with homemade hot chocolate at the summit while soaking in breathtaking mountain views.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people accustomed to intermediate physical activity and able to hike several hours with steady uphill and downhill sections.
Wildlife
History
The Zapotec people of the Sierra Juarez have lived in harmony with these mountains for centuries, integrating their practices into forest conservation.
Conservation
Guides emphasize minimal impact hiking and sustainable use of forest resources to preserve this sensitive ecosystem.
Explor Oaxaca
9Km /5 miles • 7 Hours Guided hike • Fit for People used to intermediate physical activity !
Explor Oaxaca is a Los Angeles–based travel company that organizes immersive cultural and culinary trips focused on Oaxaca, Mexico.
Explor Oaxaca offers a curated selection of day trips and experiences that connect travelers with Oaxacan markets, artisans, landscapes, and traditional foodways. Current offerings include four distinct trips: the Oaxacan Food Tour, Zapotec Crafts, Hike + Hot Chocolate, and Hierve el Agua + Mole & Mezcal tasting. Each trip summary outlines key stops and activities so travelers can choose experiences that match interests in food, craft, nature, or distillery visits.
The Oaxacan Food Tour visits three vibrant markets to sample traditional cuisine and learn about local ingredients. Zapotec Crafts visits villages where artisans demonstrate black clay production, Alebrije carving, and back stripe loom weaving. Hike + Hot Chocolate is a moderate trek in the Sierra Juarez with changing vegetation, cultural context about Zapotec communities, and homemade hot chocolate at the summit. Hierve el Agua + Mole & Mezcal tasting combines a visit to petrified waterfalls with a distillery visit to observe traditional mezcal production from a Maestro Mezcalero and a tasting of regional moles prepared by a local cook.
Descriptions and itineraries are presented in clear trip summaries to set expectations for participants. Based in Los Angeles, Explor Oaxaca connects city-based travelers with direct visits to markets, artisan workshops, natural sites, and local food and drink producers as described in each trip listing.
Tours Offered
4
Four curated Oaxaca day trips
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Company headquarters listed
Highlights
Food, Craft, Nature
Markets, artisans, hikes, tastings
Trip Length
Day trips
Designed as single-day experiences
Choose a tour, check availability, and book the Oaxacan Food Tour, Zapotec Crafts, Hike + Hot Chocolate, or Hierve el Agua + Mole & Mezcal tasting.
Bring layered clothing
Temperatures vary sharply from the city to the mountain — dress in layers to stay comfortable.
Wear sturdy hiking boots
The trail includes some technical downhill sections where good grip and ankle support help prevent injuries.
Carry a refillable water bottle
Water refills are provided, but hydration is crucial for this 7-hour moderate hike.
Protect yourself from the sun
Even in shaded forest areas, bring sunscreen and a hat to reduce sun exposure on exposed sections.
Hiking boots
Provides support and traction for uneven terrain and downhill hiking.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is key during the long hike; water refill is available on trail.
Layered clothing
Allows for adjustment to fluctuating mountain temperatures from warm to cool.
Sunscreen and hat
Protects you from UV rays during exposed trail sections and breaks.