Tours and experiences
Explore & Book Your ATBC 2025 Tours and Experiences
We invite you to explore and book our tours and experiences specially curated for ATBC 2025, scheduled for July 4th. Our trusted travel partner, Chimalli, will be offering unique cultural and ecoturistic experiences to enhance your visit to Oaxaca.
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During the conference, we will have an information and booking stand where you can learn more about our tours and secure your reservations.
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More tour options will be announced soon! Additionally, we will feature field trips organized by members of our community as part of our Call for Field Trips.
Chimalli Contact Details:
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +52 951 588 44 24
📧 Email: meetings@chimalli.travel
🌐 Website: chimalli.travel
Telares, Grecas y Mezcal
We begin our tour at the Ecological Museum of Cochineal and Nopal, a space dedicated to research and the dissemination of scientific, cultural, and artistic knowledge about cochineal dye and other traditional natural dyes from the state of Oaxaca.
Next, we continue to the community of Teotitlán del Valle, renowned for its famous handwoven wool rugs—beautiful multicolored works of art dyed naturally using various fruits and plants.
We conclude our journey at a Palenque (mezcal distillery), where participants will take a guided tour of the mezcal production process. At the end of the tour, participants will enjoy a tasting of four mezcals, guided by an expert.
Duration: 8 hours
Start time: 9:00 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Includes:
✅ Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
✅ Travel insurance onboard the unit
✅ Certified guide
✅ Basic painting workshop using cochineal dye
✅ Onboard amenities (1 bottle of water per person, soft drinks, and beer)
✅ Tasting of 4 mezcals
Ciudad Sede
Pueblos y Mezcales
We begin our tour with a visit to San Martín Tilcajete, where we will experience the creativity of local artisans and learn about the technique, dedication, and passion they put into crafting the vibrant wooden figures known as Alebrijes. (Optional: "Paint Your Alebrije" workshop – approx. 45 min.)
Next, we continue to the community of Santo Tomás Jalieza, where we will witness the traditional backstrap loom weaving technique, a craft that has been passed down through generations.
Our journey concludes in Santa Catarina Minas, at the Palenque Real Minero, where we will take a guided tour to learn about the different agave species and the mezcal production process. At the end of the tour, participants will enjoy a tasting of four mezcals.
Duration: 8 hours
Start time: 9:00 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Includes:
✅ Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
✅ Travel insurance onboard the unit
✅ Certified guide
✅ Onboard amenities (1 bottle of water per person, soft drinks, and beer)
✅ Tasting of 4 mezcals
Not included:
❌ "Paint Your Alebrije" workshop ($580 MXN; aprox $30 USD)
❌ Meals and beverages not mentioned
Clase de Cocina
This is a culinary experience offered by traditional cooks from the community of La Raya, Zimatlán. Using ingredients sourced directly from our organic garden, cultivated with environmentally friendly practices, you will have the opportunity to harvest fresh produce and bring it straight to your table.
Duration: 5 hours
Start time: TBA
End time: TBA
Includes:
✅ Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
✅ Travel insurance onboard the unit
✅ Breakfast and/or lunch
✅ Hot beverages
✅ Onboard amenities (1 bottle of water per person, soft drinks, and beer)
Ecoturismo en Cuajimoloyas
Taking time to discover new paths is always a rewarding experience. The Pueblos Mancomunados communities eagerly await to share their natural and cultural richness with you.
On this tour, we visit San Antonio Cuajimoloyas, a community nestled at an altitude of 2,300 to 3,200 meters above sea level.
Be captivated by breathtaking natural landscapes, perfect for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding, while enjoying a diverse array of flora and fauna. Let your spirit embrace a journey through the enchanting cloud forests.
Duration: 6 hours
Start time: 8:00 AM
End time: 2:00 PM
Includes:
✅ Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
✅ Travel insurance onboard the unit
✅ Certified guide
✅ Onboard amenities (1 bottle of water per person, soft drinks, and beer)
✅ Guided hike
✅ Lunch
Atardecer en Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán
On this tour, we recharge our energy at Monte Albán, once the largest city of the Zapotec civilization. Strategically located on a mountaintop in the heart of the Central Valleys, this awe-inspiring site features a grand plaza, ball court, the Danzantes (Dancers), Tomb 7, and much more.
This exclusive experience allows you to explore this majestic archaeological site after regular hours, with the following activities:
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Departure from the Host Hotel at 4:30 PM
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Copal smoke ceremony to cleanse the energy of each participant
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Guided tour of the archaeological site
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Brief pause to admire the sunset over Monte Albán
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Return to the Host Hotel at 7:00 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Start time: 5:00 PM
End time: 7:00 PM
Cata de Cacao y Preparación de Chocolate
Participants will enjoy a cacao tasting experience, sampling different varieties and processing methods to distinguish their unique flavors and characteristics. You will learn about the history, transformation, and cultural significance of Oaxacan cacao.
During the session, we will take a short break with a cacao-based snack, followed by a signature house drink. To conclude, we will explain the chocolate-making process and guide you on how to prepare a traditional chocolate beverage at home. Our expert team will walk you through the experience step by step.