• Puerto Escondido - The tour begins at 8:00 AM, with a convenient pick-up from hotels located in the beautiful tourist destination of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. The journey will proceed along highway number 200, also known as the coastal highway, heading southeast. As with all our 39 experiences, including tours and excursions, the driver-guide will share insights into the history of the various communities we pass through, offering a glimpse into the authentic Mexican lifestyle during the approximately 40-minute drive without stops.

• Santa Maria Tonameca - Upon reaching the community of Santa Elena, the tour will take a left turn off the coastal road to enter the Municipality of Tonameca. The route passes through intriguing communities such as San Juanito, La Botija, and Palma Larga, among others, depending on the interest sparked during the tour. While the itinerary does not include stops in these areas, there is an option to pause briefly for photos if something interesting catches the eye. The drive through this area lasts about 30 minutes.

• San Francisco - The first major stop is the Municipal Agency of San Francisco Cozoaltepec in the Province of Oaxaca, home to approximately 2,200 people and known as the Cradle of Zapotec Culture. In this fascinating rural community, the tour will spend about 2 hours engaging with locals, visiting the 1963 church, exploring the Municipal Palace, enjoying an authentic Mexican breakfast (food and drinks not included), and taking time to walk around and explore this captivating area.

The journey continues with special transportation options such as a 4x4 truck, ATVs, or horses, depending on the condition of the dirt road at the time of the tour. The tour will ascend the South Sierra Madre for half an hour, stopping for 10 minutes to admire the first viewpoint of Los Mangales and capture beautiful photos. The tour then continues for another 20 minutes to reach the second main point, the highest viewpoint.

• Puerto Escondido - On the return journey to Puerto Escondido, which takes about 2 more hours, the tour will delve into the history of Don Tristano de Arellano. Known for his knowledge of the fertility of the Bajo, he was tempted by greed and sought to deprive the indigenous people of their land to form a Hacienda. He approached the Viceroy for the respective property title. The Viceroy of New Spain informed the Mayor of Huatulco in Antequera that Don Tristano de Arellano, the trustee of Tututepec, requested certain lands in the lower part of Pochutla to possess them as property. The Viceroy’s response indicated that these lands belonged to some people and any potential harm to the indigenous people would be investigated, with findings and opinions sent for appropriate action.

• Facility fees included
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Transportation for 4-10 people in cars or minivans

• Alcoholic beverages
• Not included gratitudes

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.