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Culinary tour of Mexico's capital of gastronomy

4th May 2011 Print
Culinary tours of Mexico

Discover the people, the sights and the flavours of Mexico`s culinary capital - the indigenous state of Oaxaca.

This beautiful state in southern Mexico is a melting pot of cultures, traditions and peoples, a fact reflected in its rich, varied and delicious cuisine.

Travel the Unknown invite you to discover the ancient heritage of sites like Monte Alban and Mitla, the stunning beauty and unique biodiversity of the Sierra Norte mountains and experience the best food and drink of the region as well as learning the region`s culinary secrets from some of Oaxaca`s best chefs and some who have still use the traditional recipes of rural Oaxaca. You will learn to cook traditional recipes such as Amarillo, a rich molé sauce in Do?a Marina’s rural kitchen in her family home, experience pre-Hispanic stone soup as well as learning Oaxacan techniques in the kitchens of top restaurants with famous chefs Pillar Cabrera and the contemporary cuisine king, José Luiz Díaz. Buen Provecho!

Other highlights of this trip: 

- Prepare you own Oaxacan dishes with guidance from experienced local chefs
- Discover the rustic charm of the colourful food market at Tlacolula
- Visit unique site of Hierve El Agua with its bizarre landscape and petrified waterfall
- Discover the lovely Mixteca region and witness its unique and ancient biodiversity
- Relax and enjoy the colonial charm of Oaxaca City, a bustling capital city with a unique character

The price of £1,350 pp includes internal flights, accommodation, ground transport, cooking lessons, most meals, guides, drivers, activities, entrance fees to sites and carbon-offsetting fee.

Travel The Unknown also offer a 10-day cultural tour (Treasures of Oaxaca) and an 8-day community-based hiking itinerary (Zapotecan Village Trek) in Oaxaca state.

For more information and bookings, visit: traveltheunknown.com

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Culinary tours of Mexico