Cerro Islá Food Tour

On this food tour of Cerro Islá, we'll get to know the flavors and traditions of the Mexican state of Oaxaca in a sensorial route that's a total treat for the palate.

Cerro Islá Food Tour

We'll pick you up at 9 am at your hotel in Bahías de Huatulco, and from there we'll go to Cerro Islá to discover the history and gastronomy of the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

After a 45-minute drive, we'll arrive in Santa María Huatulco, a picturesque village where we'll visit its church, which houses the remains of the venerated cross of Huatulco. Our tour continues with a visit to the Municipal Palace, where colorful murals are displayed.

At the end of our tour of Santa María Huatulco, we'll proceed to Benito Juárez, a community at the foot of Cerro Islá. Upon arrival, we'll snack on corn tostaditas before starting a 3-hour hike through the surrounding nature.

We'll begin the hike by observing regional fruit and tropical trees and visiting farms that grow coffee beans and cacao. A stop will be made for delicious coffee and local sweet breads.

The route will include various regional trees, plants, and fruits such as guanabana, yaca, carambola, neem, and rambutan. At the end of the trail, we will enjoy a lunch al fresco, which includes roasted tasajo, cecina enchilada, chorizo, roasted nopales, beans and pasta, guacamole, handmade tortillas, and different chili sauces, along with coffee and fruit-flavored waters.

After lunch, we'll return to the trailhead and then back to Bahías de Huatulco, with arrival at your hotel scheduled for 4 pm.