Oaxaca Mexico years ago established support systems for ecotourism in an
attempt to help the local people preserve the indigenous animals and plants.
The State has built cabins for tourists In the mountains of the Sierra Juarez at
the towns of Benito Juarez Lachetao, Cuajilmoloyas, and Santa Maria
Yavesla. This reasonably priced lodging is maintained by the local people
who hope to attract visitors to the mountains for biking, hiking, and for
camping in the cloud forest of pine at ten thousand feet.
More distant from the city, the towns of Ixtlan de Juarez, Guelatao de Juarez,
and Calpulalpam, located about 70 km out of Oaxaca city on Route 175 in
the Sierra Norte Mountains, welcome adventure tourists with cabins, bike
and hiking trails, and traditional (indigenous) medicine which includes a
Temezcal steam bath.
attempt to help the local people preserve the indigenous animals and plants.
The State has built cabins for tourists In the mountains of the Sierra Juarez at
the towns of Benito Juarez Lachetao, Cuajilmoloyas, and Santa Maria
Yavesla. This reasonably priced lodging is maintained by the local people
who hope to attract visitors to the mountains for biking, hiking, and for
camping in the cloud forest of pine at ten thousand feet.
More distant from the city, the towns of Ixtlan de Juarez, Guelatao de Juarez,
and Calpulalpam, located about 70 km out of Oaxaca city on Route 175 in
the Sierra Norte Mountains, welcome adventure tourists with cabins, bike
and hiking trails, and traditional (indigenous) medicine which includes a
Temezcal steam bath.
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Oaxaca Ecotour and Mountain Sport, Oaxaca,Mexico
Oaxaca State runs this program to
preserve the natural beauty of the
mountains. The State attempts to
encourage sustainable tourism rather than
exploitation and depletion of the resources.
They help the local people maintain miles
of paved and dirt roads that connect
dozens of villages in the mountains. The
local people provide support for hiking,
biking, and camping. The state provides
the transportation from the city of Oaxaca
and arranges the lodging in the
communities with local families or in
state-run tourist cabins.
preserve the natural beauty of the
mountains. The State attempts to
encourage sustainable tourism rather than
exploitation and depletion of the resources.
They help the local people maintain miles
of paved and dirt roads that connect
dozens of villages in the mountains. The
local people provide support for hiking,
biking, and camping. The state provides
the transportation from the city of Oaxaca
and arranges the lodging in the
communities with local families or in
state-run tourist cabins.
Oaxaca State agencies run
the tourists shelters
throughout the mountainous
State of Oaxaca at affordable
prices for visitors seeking
alternative adventure.
the tourists shelters
throughout the mountainous
State of Oaxaca at affordable
prices for visitors seeking
alternative adventure.
After a mountain adventure if you are still in the spirit
of absorbing the culture, head for dinner at one of
the many Zocalo restaurants and sample some of
the more exotic Oaxacan dishes, foremost among
them, roasted grasshopper.
Oaxaca Restaurant Review
of absorbing the culture, head for dinner at one of
the many Zocalo restaurants and sample some of
the more exotic Oaxacan dishes, foremost among
them, roasted grasshopper.
Oaxaca Restaurant Review
After a day trip or weekend in
the mountains the lively City
of Oaxaca with its fine
restaurants and salsa dance
clubs makes a welcome
change..
the mountains the lively City
of Oaxaca with its fine
restaurants and salsa dance
clubs makes a welcome
change..
| Oaxaca Mexico's mountains reach nearly ten thousand feet and rim the city of Oaxaca. Housing is available for visitors in the mountain villages. Trails and paved or dirt roads connect all the many villages in the mountains. |
| Oaxaca Mountain Lodging Biking, Hiking, Camping |
Oaxaca City has three art museums, two museums containing
ancient artifacts , one photography museum, and dozens of art and
artisan galleries
ancient artifacts , one photography museum, and dozens of art and
artisan galleries
Oaxaca Alternative Sports and
EcoTourism, Ecotourismo
Pueblo Mancomunados
EcoTourism, Ecotourismo
Pueblo Mancomunados
Oaxaca's Sierra Norte, the northern
mountains visible to the north of the City of
Oaxaca, are serviced by two main roads, one
near the city which heads towards Tuxtepec
Route 175. (left off Rt.190 a few miles south
east of the city}
This paved route takes you up into the high
mountains to the towns of Guelatao de
Juarez, Ixtlan de Juarez and
Calpulalpam, about 50 miles north of the
city on steep but well maintained mountain
road.
Two 17th Century churches should be of
interest, Ixtan's and Calpulalpam' churches
have extraordinary carved altars.
The clinic for traditional medicine in
Calpulalpam is notable for having over 700
plant and mineral based curatives as well as
a Temezcal or herb and steam bath.
mountains visible to the north of the City of
Oaxaca, are serviced by two main roads, one
near the city which heads towards Tuxtepec
Route 175. (left off Rt.190 a few miles south
east of the city}
This paved route takes you up into the high
mountains to the towns of Guelatao de
Juarez, Ixtlan de Juarez and
Calpulalpam, about 50 miles north of the
city on steep but well maintained mountain
road.
Two 17th Century churches should be of
interest, Ixtan's and Calpulalpam' churches
have extraordinary carved altars.
The clinic for traditional medicine in
Calpulalpam is notable for having over 700
plant and mineral based curatives as well as
a Temezcal or herb and steam bath.
How to Get There
Getting There
In another part of the mountains of the Sierra Juarez at the towns of
Benito Juarez Lachetao and Cuajilmoloyas, and Santa Maria
Yavesla are closer to highway 190 and within sight of the City of
Oaxaca.
The State manages tourist housing (cabanas)for those who come
to mountain bike, to hike, and to camp.
Reach these villages by the road to Santa Ana del valle at Tlacolula.
Stay right at the crossroad to Santa Ana del Valle, follow the signs to
Diaz Ordaz and take a left for Pueblo Mancomunados.
This paved road into the mountains is not well marked and you might
need to get local information if you are driving your own vehicle. Bus
service out of Tlacolula reaches Cuajilmoloyas
.For Benito Juarez, a bus runs through the village of Teotitlan del
Valle and takes the dirt road into the mountains.
In another part of the mountains of the Sierra Juarez at the towns of
Benito Juarez Lachetao and Cuajilmoloyas, and Santa Maria
Yavesla are closer to highway 190 and within sight of the City of
Oaxaca.
The State manages tourist housing (cabanas)for those who come
to mountain bike, to hike, and to camp.
Reach these villages by the road to Santa Ana del valle at Tlacolula.
Stay right at the crossroad to Santa Ana del Valle, follow the signs to
Diaz Ordaz and take a left for Pueblo Mancomunados.
This paved road into the mountains is not well marked and you might
need to get local information if you are driving your own vehicle. Bus
service out of Tlacolula reaches Cuajilmoloyas
.For Benito Juarez, a bus runs through the village of Teotitlan del
Valle and takes the dirt road into the mountains.
Tourist Information
Center
Secretaria de Tourismo
703 Ave Juarez
Colonial Center,Oaxaca
Tel. 951-516-0123
How to Get There
From the Zocalo go north to the
Llano Park and the theatre
building at 703, the office is on
the right side of the building.
Center
Secretaria de Tourismo
703 Ave Juarez
Colonial Center,Oaxaca
Tel. 951-516-0123
How to Get There
From the Zocalo go north to the
Llano Park and the theatre
building at 703, the office is on
the right side of the building.
Buses:
Buses leave the second class terminal for Ixtlan and Guelatao.
Collectivos (shared Taxis) leave form a stop near the Benito
Juarez monument on Rroute 190 just southeast of the city of
Oaxaca.
Buses leave the second class terminal for Ixtlan and Guelatao.
Collectivos (shared Taxis) leave form a stop near the Benito
Juarez monument on Rroute 190 just southeast of the city of
Oaxaca.
Expeditions Sierra Norte in
Oaxaca city runs the office for the
ecotourism trips to the
mountains. They can supply
information reservations, maps
and transportation information.
Spanish and English
Oaxaca city runs the office for the
ecotourism trips to the
mountains. They can supply
information reservations, maps
and transportation information.
Spanish and English
| Pueblo Mancomunados: Seven mountain villages cooperate to preserve the mountain ecosystem that is their home by offering lodging, hiking, horseback riding, and biking on over 60 miles of trail between the villages. |
Guides are available at each
village for between $12 and
$20 USD per day
village for between $12 and
$20 USD per day
| Arrangements by Expeditions Sierra Norte |
Expeditions Sierra Norte 210 M. Bravo (street) two blocks west of the pedestrian-
only Alcala (street) can supply English and Spanish language information,
reservations, maps and transportation information.. Mon- Fri. 930- 500 Sat. until Noon
only Alcala (street) can supply English and Spanish language information,
reservations, maps and transportation information.. Mon- Fri. 930- 500 Sat. until Noon
To reach Ixtlan in the northern Sierras on your
own, take the Cuenca bus from the ADO first
class terminal.
Buses leave for the hour and a half trip to Ixtlan on
their way to Tuxtepec:
own, take the Cuenca bus from the ADO first
class terminal.
Buses leave for the hour and a half trip to Ixtlan on
their way to Tuxtepec:
Oaxaca Mexico encompasses niche climates and
isolated ecosystems in its rain forests at ten thousand
feet..
In the mountains of the Sierra Juarez, within the towns
of Benito Juarez Lachetao, Cuajilmoloyas, and Santa
Maria Yavesla, the State has built housing for tourists
aimed at encouraging visitors to come for the
mountain biking, hiking and camping in the cloud
forests of pine.
isolated ecosystems in its rain forests at ten thousand
feet..
In the mountains of the Sierra Juarez, within the towns
of Benito Juarez Lachetao, Cuajilmoloyas, and Santa
Maria Yavesla, the State has built housing for tourists
aimed at encouraging visitors to come for the
mountain biking, hiking and camping in the cloud
forests of pine.
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Oaxaca Ecotour and Mountain Sport takes place in the mountains of the Sierra Juarez,
within the towns of Benito Juarez Lachetao, Cuajilmoloyas, and Santa Maria Yavesla.
The State has built housing for tourists aimed at encouraging visitors to come for the
mountain biking, hiking and camping in the cloud forests of pine at ten thousand feet.
within the towns of Benito Juarez Lachetao, Cuajilmoloyas, and Santa Maria Yavesla.
The State has built housing for tourists aimed at encouraging visitors to come for the
mountain biking, hiking and camping in the cloud forests of pine at ten thousand feet.
Oaxaca Alternative Sports and
EcoTourism, Ecotourismo Pueblo
Mancomunados
EcoTourism, Ecotourismo Pueblo
Mancomunados
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