JOIN US FOR A WEEK OF CULINARY EXPERIENCES

Join us January 18 through January 22, 2027, in Oaxaca, Mexico, and explore the food and culture of the region.

Our home base for five nights is Hotel de la Parra, a charming boutique hotel and a short walk from the Zócalo and Benito Juárez Market. Betsy from Oaxacan Street Food Tours will guide us through local markets, take us to a working farm, and introduce us to the food and traditions that make Oaxaca unlike anywhere else in Mexico.

We will learn how to make tortillas, salsas, and quesillo, the regional cheese known outside Oaxaca as queso Oaxaca. Along the way, we will taste traditional dishes, including memelas and tlayudas, and legendary moles.

There's plenty more on the menu. Our itinerary includes a guided walking tour of the city and a visit to Teotitlán del Valle. A historic Zapotec village famous for handwoven wool rugs made with natural dyes. A chocolate workshop at Chima and a mezcal tasting at Quiote Mezcalería. A highlight we are somewhat obsessing over is the 7 course dinner at Michelin star rated restaurant, Levadura de Olla.

Guided experiences are balanced with time on your own. Giving you time to browse galleries and museums. Wander the city’s streets, linger over a long lunch, or find your favorite thing about Oaxaca.

January is an especially good time to be in Oaxaca. Daytime temperatures are typically in the 70s, and local celebrations take place throughout the region. You are likely to experience a festival or parade!

And there’s a lot of history beneath it all. People have lived in the region for more than 12,000 years. Five days won’t come close to uncovering everything, but this will be a great start.

Breakfast at the hotels restaurant is included every day, along with some lunches and dinners during our adventures. We left some room for you to explore on your own or return to a spot you wanted more time at.

Only five double-occupancy rooms are available. Book now to reserve your spot.

NOTE:

• A non-refundable $500 deposit secures your room.

• If you choose a payment plan, a $25 payment plan fee applies and must be set up within 5 days of your deposit. The first monthly payment will be collected two weeks after opting into the payment plan.

• All balances, whether paying in full or on a payment plan, must be paid in full no later than December 18 2026 (30 days prior to check-in).

• If paying in full upfront, your balance is due within 15 days of your deposit or you will be required to enter into a payment plan.

Not Included

• Airfare

• Travel Insurance (not required, but strongly encouraged. We recommend a comprehensive plan covering trip cancellation, interruption, and medical expenses)

• 4 dinners & 1 lunch are on own

• Any excursions or added services you book outside what is included above.

Important Policies

• Deposits and payments are non-refundable. Please carefully consider your decision before reserving your space and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions first.

• Your deposit will be applied to overall costs; full payment or a payment plan must be entered into within 5 days.

  The room accommodates two; a second person may be added for an additional $2000. If the second person is a friend vs. a financial partner, two payment plans can be made, splitting the rate at $2500 per person; however, you must have the roommate's name at the time of booking, or the $3000 rate will apply to your solo reservation. Should you choose to add a guest to your room after entering into a payment plan, please also plan to settle the 50/50 rate split with your friend.

• If something unexpected arises, you may transfer your reservation to another participant; it is your responsibility to find someone to purchase your spot should you need to transfer it.