A delicious escape from Oaxaca to the wild Pacific
When to go
November-July
Trip length
8 days / 7 nights
Typical investmentPrice
from $3,750 pp
Discover the flavors and natural wonders of Oaxaca before escaping to the sun-drenched shores of Mexico’s Pacific coast. Begin in the city, with time to wander colorful streets, browse galleries, and linger in shaded plazas. Marvel at the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, then indulge in an evening of seven moles and mezcal. Fly south to laid-back Puerto Escondido, where long beach days await. Explore mangrove lagoons by private boat, enjoy a champagne picnic, and watch the water shimmer with bioluminescence after dark. Conclude your stay with a romantic beachfront dinner beneath the stars.
Along the way
Unwind with barefoot days and a private beachfront farewell dinner
Taste Oaxaca's iconic seven moles and explore regional mezcal expressions
Drift through mangrove lagoons and discover bioluminescent night waters
Walk the petrified waterfalls and mineral pools of Hierve el Agua
Your route
Stone underfoot, smoke in the air
Welcome to Oaxaca! Transfer to your boutique hotel and settle into your first afternoon in this beautiful city. Wander nearby streets, find a café for a leisurely pause, or simply relax and enjoy being here.
This morning, marvel at Mexico’s natural beauty with a visit to the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua. Explore the striking formations and soak in mineral pools overlooking wide valleys and distant mountains. Enjoy an included lunch at a simple countryside restaurant before returning to Oaxaca mid-afternoon. The evening is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Spend the day exploring Oaxaca at your own pace. Browse galleries, linger in cafés, or settle into the shade of a beautiful plaza. Tonight, bring your appetite for a tasting of seven moles, followed by an intimate mezcal tasting at a local mezcalería. A delicious evening of discovering the flavors of Oaxaca.
Barefoot days, open horizons
Fly south to your coastal retreat at Puerto Escondido, a laid-back hideaway on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Check in, and spend the afternoon soaking in the views of the Pacific.
Set out on a private, full-day boat adventure through Laguna de Chacahua. Glide through mangrove channels and open lagoon waters, then pause in a scenic, shaded spot for a private picnic lunch with chilled champagne. Stay into the evening to watch bioluminescence shimmer across the water after dark. Return to Puerto Escondido late in the evening, after a wonderfully full day on the lagoon.
Spend your day at leisure in Puerto Escondido, embracing the laid-back coastal vibe. Watch the surf at Playa Zicatela, swim when conditions allow at Carrizalillo Beach, or simply lounge under the sun, enjoying fresh ceviche and tropical drinks at a beachside palapa.
After a relaxing final day in Puerto Escondido, enjoy a romantic, beachfront candlelight dinner beneath the stars.
Refreshed and revived, bid farewell to Oaxaca’s flavors and the beautiful Pacific. Transfer to the airport for your onward travels.
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