Oaxaca has incredible diversity in
its eco systems because of its high
mountains and jungle coastline.
The State began back in 1937 to
set aside areas of natural beauty
and remains committed to
preserving the nature of the
Oaxacan mountains and coast by
developing sustainable Eco and
Ethno tourism.
To that end, they started in 1993 to
build and manage a system of
modern cabin complexes first
called tourist Yu’us and now called
cabanas (cabins) which are
available throughout the State of
Oaxaca at affordable prices to
tourists who seek alternative
adventures
its eco systems because of its high
mountains and jungle coastline.
The State began back in 1937 to
set aside areas of natural beauty
and remains committed to
preserving the nature of the
Oaxacan mountains and coast by
developing sustainable Eco and
Ethno tourism.
To that end, they started in 1993 to
build and manage a system of
modern cabin complexes first
called tourist Yu’us and now called
cabanas (cabins) which are
available throughout the State of
Oaxaca at affordable prices to
tourists who seek alternative
adventures
Click link for Article about alternative adventure in Oaxaca with contact
information
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0211/mexicoint
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information
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0211/mexicoint
heclouds.shtml
Oaxaca Mountain Biking, Hiking, Oaxaca, Mexico
| Mountain Biking Oaxaca’s High Sierras |
Oaxaca Biking, High Sierras Mountain Biking
| Mountain Biking Oaxaca’s High Sierras Oaxaca, Mexico: In an ideal place for mountain biking, ten thousand feet up on a Sierra ridge that hugs the Valley of Oaxaca in South Central Mexico, bike trails follow old dirt roads and paths that connect a dozen remote mountain villages. You bike on paths lined by large agave plants on trails that lead to villages where the houses are surrounded by Cala Lilies |
Biking through the cloud forests of the Sierra
Norte, you can appreciate the State of
Oaxaca’s commitment to Alternative
Tourism. They have built over a dozen
inexpensive lodging places called cabanas
where those that come for recreational
sports like kayaking, rappelling, ballooning,
hiking, biking, rock climbing, camping, and
hang gliding, can house while they are in the
mountains.
The housing is reasonably priced to attract
adventure and ecotourists.
The local people maintain the trails and offer
tourists many opportunities for mountain
sports. They have welcomed adventure
travelers to little villages like Benito Juarez,
Lachetao, located ten thousand feet high in
the Northern mountains within sight of
Oaxaca city.
Book your transportation and lodging ahead
with Expeditions Sierra Norte. ( see below) .
Norte, you can appreciate the State of
Oaxaca’s commitment to Alternative
Tourism. They have built over a dozen
inexpensive lodging places called cabanas
where those that come for recreational
sports like kayaking, rappelling, ballooning,
hiking, biking, rock climbing, camping, and
hang gliding, can house while they are in the
mountains.
The housing is reasonably priced to attract
adventure and ecotourists.
The local people maintain the trails and offer
tourists many opportunities for mountain
sports. They have welcomed adventure
travelers to little villages like Benito Juarez,
Lachetao, located ten thousand feet high in
the Northern mountains within sight of
Oaxaca city.
Book your transportation and lodging ahead
with Expeditions Sierra Norte. ( see below) .
Oaxaca's Northern Sierras is rare air country where exotic
flowers crowd the southern slopes, and even on the sunniest
of days, puffy white clouds loft in from the Gulf of Mexico to
cool the biker and hiker.
Pine forests give the mountains their green color and add
shade for the biker.
Many villages now grow trout in impoundment ponds for the
local restaurants. Towns like Cuajilmoloyas grow potatoes
for market
All villages grow corn for their own use and other than a
sustainable harvest of lumber, and a small gold mine at
Trinidad, there is no industry except Ecotourism.
flowers crowd the southern slopes, and even on the sunniest
of days, puffy white clouds loft in from the Gulf of Mexico to
cool the biker and hiker.
Pine forests give the mountains their green color and add
shade for the biker.
Many villages now grow trout in impoundment ponds for the
local restaurants. Towns like Cuajilmoloyas grow potatoes
for market
All villages grow corn for their own use and other than a
sustainable harvest of lumber, and a small gold mine at
Trinidad, there is no industry except Ecotourism.
Getting There: Lachetao
One region is called Lachetao and includes the
towns of Benito Juarez Lachetao,
Cuajilmoloyas, Llano Grande, and Santa Maria
Yavesla.
These towns are at 10,000 but are closer to
highway 190 and within sight of the Valley 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 Lachetao, a bus runs through
the village of Teotitlan del Valle and takes the dirt
road into the mountains.
One region is called Lachetao and includes the
towns of Benito Juarez Lachetao,
Cuajilmoloyas, Llano Grande, and Santa Maria
Yavesla.
These towns are at 10,000 but are closer to
highway 190 and within sight of the Valley 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 Lachetao, a bus runs through
the village of Teotitlan del Valle and takes the dirt
road into the mountains.
Getting There: Gueletao Ixtlan
The birthplace of Mexico's President Benito
Juarez, Oaxaca's Sierra Norte, the northern
mountains that are visible to the north of the
City of Oaxaca, are serviced by one main
road near the city which heads towards
Tuxtepec (on the way to Veracruz).
Take Route 175. (left off Rt.190 a few miles
south east of the city at the Benito Juarez
Monument}
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 a 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 open to
visitors.
The birthplace of Mexico's President Benito
Juarez, Oaxaca's Sierra Norte, the northern
mountains that are visible to the north of the
City of Oaxaca, are serviced by one main
road near the city which heads towards
Tuxtepec (on the way to Veracruz).
Take Route 175. (left off Rt.190 a few miles
south east of the city at the Benito Juarez
Monument}
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 a 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 open to
visitors.
Getting there: Two main villages or regions (Lachetao and Galetao) give names to the
places in the mountains of the Sierra Juarez. They are connected by dirt tracks and crude
roads for hiking and biking but reached by paved roads in different ways from the city of
Oaxaca.
places in the mountains of the Sierra Juarez. They are connected by dirt tracks and crude
roads for hiking and biking but reached by paved roads in different ways from the city of
Oaxaca.
Info
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.
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.
To Book:
Expeditions Sierra
Norte in Oaxaca city
runs the office for the
ecotourism trips to
the mountains and can
supply information
reservations, maps
and transportation
information.
Expeditions Sierra
Norte in Oaxaca city
runs the office for the
ecotourism trips to
the mountains and can
supply information
reservations, maps
and transportation
information.
Oaxaca Biking in the High Sierras and mountain Biking in Pueblo
Mancomunados is biking in seven mountain villages that cooperate to
preserve the mountain ecosystem that is their home. Hike, horseback,
and bike on 60 miles of trails between the villages.
Mancomunados is biking in seven mountain villages that cooperate to
preserve the mountain ecosystem that is their home. Hike, horseback,
and bike on 60 miles of trails between the villages.
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
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