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, where we'll visit the church that houses the remains of the venerated cross of Huatulco. We'll then tour the town and see the colorful murals at the Municipal Palace.

Next, we’ll head 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 area's nature.

During the hike, we’ll explore regional fruit and tropical trees, and visit farms growing coffee beans and cacao. We will stop along a trail for coffee and local sweet breads.

We will continue observing regional trees and fruits like guanabana, yaca, carambola, neem, and rambutan. At the end of the trail, we’ll enjoy an al fresco lunch that includes roasted tasajo, cecina enchilada, chorizo, roasted nopales, beans and pasta, guacamole, handmade tortillas, different types of chili sauces, 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.