Hiking in the Sierra Norte in Oaxaca

Want a day surrounded by nature? This hiking route through the Sierra Norte in Oaxaca is one of the most rewarding activities to do on the outskirts of the state capital.

Sierra Norte Hike

After picking you up from your hotel in Oaxaca at the indicated time, we'll board a comfortable vehicle and head east to the Sierra Norte for a special hiking route. Explore the largest area of cloud forest in all of Mexico.

Before starting the walk, we'll visit a family that makes wooden grinders. They will explain the use of their manual grinders, which are used throughout the state to prepare chocolate. Tasting is available.

Then, we'll embark on a 3 km (5 mile) walk to the peak in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji ecotourism park. Along the way, we will pass through notable towns in the Sierra Norte, such as Benito Juárez, La Nevería, Cuajimoloyas, and Latuvi.

During the hike, we will provide facts about the region, highlighting its natural wealth in ancient pine and holm oak forests.

After approximately 9 hours of activity, we will return to your hotel in Oaxaca.