Discover the Gastronomy of Oaxaca

An In-Depth Exploration of Oaxacan Culture

We combine the best of Oaxaca City and its surrounding countryside to fully experience Oaxacan cuisine. In the charming historic center of this colonial city, we take in a wide range of flavors and sights; from dining in some of Oaxaca's finest restaurants to experiencing contemporary and regional cuisine, as well as getting to sample the best street food (night time run for arrachera tacos, tostadas and tlayudas)!

We tour the famed Mercados de Oaxaca to learn about typical Oaxacan foods and sample fresh ingredients. In the Etla Valley we see a demonstration and participate in making the famous Oaxacan string cheese, Quesillo, as well as grind toasted cacao beans on a metate (3 legged stone). We spend the day with a family of rug weavers and eat preHispanic food in their home. Try your hand at making tortillas on the comal and add new and exciting recipes/techniques to your repertoire!

After a sumptuous breakfast, our mornings are centered on visiting local artisan or cottage industries; weavers, potters, painters and printmakers. Most afternoons we head out to Seasons of My Heart for hands-on cooking classes. Each class builds on the last, to expand your culinary expertise.

Some evenings are free time to explore Oaxaca city.  

 Minimum 6 students, maximum 14 

Price per person: $ 2,845 USD double occupancy (2024)

Price per person: $3,150 USD double occupancy (2025)

December 5-11, 2024 OAXACA

February 13-20, 2025 OAXACA

October 9-15, 2025 OAXACA

December 4-10, 2025 OAXACA

Course Includes:

  • Hotel accommodations/double occupancy

  • Most meals

  • Dinners at selected restaurants or street food stands

  • Entrance fees to museums

  • Demonstrations in artist’s homes and workshops

  • Market tours

  • Hands-on Cooking Classes with Chef Susana Trilling  

  • Cheesemaking demo

  • Grinding Chocolate preHispanic style

  • All-day culinary and artisans tour

  • Transportation while on the tour

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

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