Cycling the Valleys of Oaxaca · 2017-2018
Cycling Valleys of Oaxaca - Oct-Nov 2017
This is a regular difficulty tour in central high valleys of the state of Oaxaca during the Day of the Dead celebrations, starting and ending in Oaxaca city. There are 8 days of cycling, averaging 45km a day, with some climbing and some dirt roads . We'll visit several colonial towns and cities, major weekly markets, Zapotec ruins, artisanal mescal makers, and various centers of Oaxaca crafts. more information
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Archived Introduction
Source: old files\cvo18.intro.html
Cycling the Valleys of Oaxaca 2017
| Dates: | to (1½ weeks - 8 cycling days) Minimum of 4 participants needed to form tour |
Distances: | Average/day: 45km Maximum/day: 64km Total Approx: 362km Dirt Road Approx: 41km Total Climbing: 3133m |
| Route Type: | REGULAR difficulty. In the central valleys and foothills of Oaxaca with 11% of the ride being on dirt roads. Weather | Road | Land | ||
| Highlights: | Big weekly markets, colonial cities, Zapotec ruins, a multitude of Oaxaca crafts, the best mescal in the world, spectacular rock formations, great mountain scenery, | ||
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Archived Itinerary
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Cycling the Valleys of Oaxaca 2017
Please note that itineraries are always subject to minor changes at any time.
WhenWhereDistanceHighlights
Day 0
Fri Oct 27, 2017 Meet in Oaxaca city - Mountain colonial city. Markets, museums, shady plazas, nearby Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban. [more]
Fri Oct 27, 2017 Meet in Oaxaca city - Mountain colonial city. Markets, museums, shady plazas, nearby Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban. [more]
Day 0: Meet in Oaxaca city
We meet in the capital of Oaxaca state, Oaxaca city, commonly known as just Oaxaca. At about 1500m elevation, It'ss fairly cool and dry. The center is colonial with straight narrow cobbled streets, stone buidlings and many pedestrial walkways. This is the perfect place to sample some of Oaxaca's famous culinary delights, including several varieties of mole, hot chocolate (did you know that chocolate originated in Mexico?), quesillo (Oaxacan stringy cheese, much like good mozzarella), tlayudas, chapulines (grasshoppers!) and much, much more. There are many interesting markets, pleasant shaded plazas, restaurants and cafes, museums, galleries and churches. The nearby Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban are a must. Besides the archeological wonders, they offer a stupendous view of the surrounding countryside and mountains.
Day 1
Sat Oct 28, 2017 Oaxaca to Tlacolula 57km
353m ꜛ El Tule, Dainzú archaeological site, Teotitlan weaving town, San Marcos pottery town [more]
Sat Oct 28, 2017 Oaxaca to Tlacolula 57km
353m ꜛ El Tule, Dainzú archaeological site, Teotitlan weaving town, San Marcos pottery town [more]
Day 1: Oaxaca to Tlacolula
...more info coming soon...
Day 2
Sun Oct 29, 2017 Tlacolula to Hierve el Agua 44km
(8km dirt)
614m ꜛ Check out the weekly Tlacolula market before we ride, then up into the hills, quiet roads [more]
Sun Oct 29, 2017 Tlacolula to Hierve el Agua 44km
(8km dirt)
614m ꜛ Check out the weekly Tlacolula market before we ride, then up into the hills, quiet roads [more]
Day 2: Tlacolula to Hierve el Agua
...more info coming soon...
Day 3
Mon Oct 30, 2017 Hierve el Agua to Mitla 27km
(8km dirt)
445m ꜛ Morning hike around Hierve el Agua [more]
Mon Oct 30, 2017 Hierve el Agua to Mitla 27km
(8km dirt)
445m ꜛ Morning hike around Hierve el Agua [more]
Day 3: Hierve el Agua to Mitla
...more info coming soon...
Day 4
Tues Oct 31, 2017 Mitla - Explore Mitla archaeological site, check out the handicrafts and rest up for a longer day tomorrow [more]
Tues Oct 31, 2017 Mitla - Explore Mitla archaeological site, check out the handicrafts and rest up for a longer day tomorrow [more]
Day 4: Mitla
...more info coming soon...
Day 5: Mitla to Ocotlán
Make sure to snack lots today because mezcal tasting isn't like wine tasting. We'll pass up where most tourists stop for their mezcal and head into the back country where the lesser known producers are making world renouned mezcal.
Day 6
Thurs Nov 2, 2017 Ocotlán to Ejutla 61km
(21km dirt)
226m ꜛ Back country riding, Ejutla weekly market [more]
Thurs Nov 2, 2017 Ocotlán to Ejutla 61km
(21km dirt)
226m ꜛ Back country riding, Ejutla weekly market [more]
Day 6: Ocotlán to Ejutla
...more info coming soon...
Day 7: Ejutla to Ocotlán
...more info coming soon...
Day 8: Ocotlán
...more info coming soon...
Day 9
Sun Nov 5, 2017 Ocotlán to Zaachila 29km
44m ꜛ Visit Zegache and Zimatlán. Zaachila archaeological site [more]
Sun Nov 5, 2017 Ocotlán to Zaachila 29km
44m ꜛ Visit Zegache and Zimatlán. Zaachila archaeological site [more]
Day 9: Ocotlán to Zaachila
...more info coming soon...
Day 10
Mon Nov 6, 2017 Zaachila to Oaxaca 50km
(4km dirt)
774m ꜛ Ex-convent in Cuilápam, alebrije town of Arrazola, Atzompa 'new Monte Alban' archaeological site, quiet back-roads into Oaxaca [more]
Mon Nov 6, 2017 Zaachila to Oaxaca 50km
(4km dirt)
774m ꜛ Ex-convent in Cuilápam, alebrije town of Arrazola, Atzompa 'new Monte Alban' archaeological site, quiet back-roads into Oaxaca [more]
Day 10: Zaachila to Oaxaca
...more info coming soon...
Day 11: Oaxaca city
The capital of Oaxaca state, Oaxaca city, is commonly known as just Oaxaca. At about 1500m elevation, It's fairly cool and dry. The center is colonial with straight narrow cobbled streets, stone buidlings and many pedestrial walkways. This is the perfect place to sample some of Oaxaca's famous culinary delights, including several varieties of mole, hot chocolate (did you know that chocolate originated in Mexico?), quesillo (Oaxacan stringy cheese, much like good mozzarella), tlayudas, chapulines (grasshoppers!) and much, much more. There are many interesting markets, pleasant shaded plazas, restaurants and cafes, museums, galleries and churches. The nearby Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban are a must. Besides the archeological wonders, they offer a stupendous view of the surrounding countryside and mountains.
Archived Photos
Source: old files\cvo18.pictures.html
Historical Costs
| Tour | Guide fee | Accommodations | Food/drink | Misc. | Total | Source |
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| Cycling the Valleys of Oaxaca 2017 | $830 | $190 | $155 | $155 | $1,330 | old files\costs.22-03-18.html |
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