Discover Oaxaca, birthplace of mezcal and mole, home to masterful artisans and extraordinary chefs,the beating heart of southern Mexico and one of the safest cities in the country.
Explore all Oaxaca has to offer with the ease and comfort of traveling alongside your U.S.-based hosts, Chrissy and Charlie—an artist/photographer and a chef and sommelier. We’re Oaxaca aficionados, eager to share our favorite spots and insider lists, and connected with trusted local guides who can introduce you to the real Oaxaca. Dine at Michelin-starred restaurants and roadside fondas; sip inventive cocktails in a stylish bar and taste mezcal poured straight from the distillery. Choose between intricately woven textiles and hand-crafted pottery — or better yet, don't. Just bring a suitcase big enough for it all!
Read about safety in Oaxaca or learn how you can plan your trip to Oaxaca with us.
Oaxaca Itineraries
The Essential Oaxaca
A perfect first trip to Oaxaca as we are introduced to this magical city and the arts, crafts, food and drink it has to offer. Taste your way through the city and also escape into the countryside for unique hikes and sites.
Special access to:
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the historic ruins of Monte Alban at sunset, after the park closes to everyone else
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the courtyard kitchen of a well-known local doña for cooking classes
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the working palenque (distillery) of a master mezcalero, with a tasting on his field-side patio
Includes:
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private lodging and transportation
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all meals except for a just few during free days
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water and drinks, including alcohol
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standard gratuities
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dinners at Michelin-starred restaurants and other local gems
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tours of artisan workshops, potters and weavers
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on-site hosts with you the entire trip
A Mezcal Intensive
For true afficionados who want a deep dive into the process of distilling mezcal, as well as opportunities to taste rare, small batch productions. Make this your first trip to Oaxaca or take advantage of our exclusive access for a return visit.
Special access to:
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a very small, invite-only mezcal tasting room featuring rare and hard-to-find agave spirits
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field tours withe small-batch mezcaleros
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an exclusive barbecue in the agave field with a small mezcal producer
Includes:
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private lodging and transportation
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all meals except for a just few during free days
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water and drinks, including alcohol
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standard gratuities
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dinners at Michelin-starred restaurants and other local gems
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knowledgeable local guides
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on-site hosts with you the entire trip
Allow us TO personally introduce you to one of our favorite regions of the world.
We are Chrissy and Charlie Deal, and we've designed The Oaxaca Travel Collective as a boutique travel company specializing in curated planning services and hosted trips to Oaxaca, Mexico, and its surrounding regions.
We cater to travelers who love being "in the know" about international food, spirits, arts, and culture — but may feel uncertain venturing beyond Mexico’s familiar tourist hotspots.
Our concierge services offer personalized attention, the cachet of traveling with industry professionals (a retired chef and sommelier, an artist and photographer), and the peace of mind that comes from having a well-crafted itinerary that’s both exciting and easy to enjoy.
We want nothing more than for you to come home with amazing stories.
Our small group settings create opportunities to connect with like-minded adventurers, and our thoughtful lodging choices provide private retreats for those who appreciate moments of solitude between shared experiences.
Crucial to the spirit of The Oaxaca Travel Collective are our partnerships with local Mexican providers. We've spent years cultivating relationships with responsible, engaging and unique Oaxaqueño vendors and guides; we feel strongly that the story of Oaxaca is theirs to tell, not ours. As we share our trips with guests and support local businesses, we hope to become a bridge that leads to a deeper respect between our countries and our cultures.
Ask about a custom trip
We are happy to work with you to plan a private trip for your group or customize an itinerary for your interests or schedule. Just ask!
You can also reach out to Chrissy directly at chrissy@theoaxacatravelcollective.com or on WhatsApp.