Mushroom Foraging Course

Uncover the Gems of the Forest

This course is a week of foraging in four different microclimates of the Sierra Madre  Norte. On this trip we gather mushrooms in the mornings and transform them into delectable treats with local cocineras in the afternoons. A local mycologist joins us to  identify each variety. 

We hike with local experts who show us their favorite foraging spots.  July is the best month for funghi! Have fun scooping up trout at a local fish farm, where we cook trout, mushrooms and other local produce in various ways. If rain has been abundant enough, we will attend the annual Feria de Hongos in Cuajimoloyas.  We also will take part in a temazcal (preHispanic steam bath with hot rocks) with local curanderas

(herbal healers).  We end the week  at  Seasons of My Heart Cooking School, preparing a five course meal based on mushrooms for our farewell celebration.  

The tour starts and ends in Oaxaca City. 

 Minimum 6 students, maximum 12 

Price per person: $ 2,405.00 USD. double occupancy (2024)

Sierra Norte and Oaxaca

July 17-23, 2024 OAXACA

Course Includes:

  • All transportation

  • Foraging Tours

  • Local biologist/ identifier

  • Local guides in the different microclimates

  • Cabin in the woods accommodations 

  • All meals 

  • Temascal and limpia ritual

  • Entrance fee to the Feria de Hongos

  • Hands-on cooking class at Seasons of My Heart Cooking School

Tour does not include: Airfare, transfers to and from hotel, hard alcoholic drinks, laundry and gratuities.

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