Top Things to do in Southern Mexico
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What to do and see in Southern Mexico, Southern Mexico: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Mexico, Southern Mexico including Street Food Cooking Class, Electric Bike Adventure Tour, OAXACA STREET FOOD TOUR, eat like a local., Huatulco Bahías Tour, Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour, Pottery workshop with traditional potters, Oaxaca Conmigo Tours, Dolphin & Turtle Watching, Canyoning in the Zimatán River Canyon, River Trail Horseback Riding Adventure.
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1. Street Food Cooking Class
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
This cooking class offers a delicious culinary and cultural experience that explore a variety of Mexican cuisine. Join us on this 3.5-hour tour and live it by yourself!
Inclusions: Beverages, Lunch, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By LorynL2018
Seated on a patio with an open view of the river and the hills beyond, we watched the sky change color and darken. Local birds serenaded us as we sipped a unique Mescal pre-dinner cocktail and whet our appetites with a mild yet exceptionally flavorful salsa that 2 of the men had been asked to help prepare. So a brief cooking instruction was included. The tostadas with pork fat and farmer's cheese served with the salsa were addictive! We then drank superb Mexican wine as we enjoyed a variety of authentic Oaxacan dishes. First white wine was perfectly paired with the food, then red as the heavier dishes arrived. And the exquisite food just kept coming... Perfectly sized portions so we never got too full to enjoy it. The Chile Poblano soup was indescribably exquisite! I personally can't eat anything that is too spicy or hot. The soup, like all the dishes, was full of different flavors but all were gentle to the tongue. I loved the 2 mole dishes, one yellow and the other negro. It was terrific to taste the difference. I could go on and on about this culinary adventure! I'll contain myself and simply say that I'm so glad I went and I will be back. This dinner will be one of my best, and certainly most delicious, memories of Huatulco. Thank you Jane and staff!
2. Electric Bike Adventure Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Meet the Dainzú Archaeological Zone, the Parish of San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya and the Tule Tree on an E-Bike (assisted pedaling bike) through a ride with adventure and fun, 47 km in total of a flat route through a Cycle track circuit that is mostly covered by trees, in the same way we will travel on dirt roads in which few cars, trucks, etc., where you can see sown fields, trees and plants, mountainous landscapes, and old buildings.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmet and gloves., Fruit and granola bars
Exclusions: Lunch, Tour guide in archeological zone and Parish
3. OAXACA STREET FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Me Encanta Oaxaca is a small family business run by Betsaida & Javier and started with a simple wish to share everyone the magic of Oaxaca culture, the vibe of the city and towns, the beauty of its people everywhere we go and the immense flavors of Oaxaca Food and drinks, as long as we support local and small family businesses. And I am for sure that at the end of your stay you will say ¡ME ENCANTA OAXACA!.
Inclusions: Todos los alimentos y bebidas están incluidas en el precio., Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, It's given at the beginning of the food tour
Exclusions: Umbrellas, raincoats, tip., Gratuities, No se incluyen las bebidas alcohólicas como pedidos extras.
Reviewed By NancyNLF
Betsy arranged two custom tours for us. One tour for 4 women and the other for 7 women. Both tours were fantastic. Our first day we went to an Alebrije shop, Ocotlán Market for lunch and a family home to learn about backstrap weaving. We learned so much about Zapotec culture and history. Our second day with 7 of us (her husband, Javier, drove a second car) we went to Hierve El Agua, a small family run Mezcal factory, lunch at an organic market and last to Teotitlán del Valley to a rug place where every step of the rug making is done by hand. Betsy is wonderful. She is knowledgeable, accommodating to our needs and wishes and fun to be with. We also enjoyed meeting her husband and learning about her and family. I highly recommend her tours.
4. Huatulco Bahías Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Enjoy an incredible adventure in the spectacular beaches of Huatulco, where we will visit 7 of the 9 Bays of Huatulco. We will visualize the coral reefs and colorful fish within the Huatulco National Park Protected Natural area. We will visit one of the virgin beaches that belongs to the Huatulco National Park Protected Natural area
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Shared boat with more people, Certified Guide, Waters and soft drinks on board the boat
Exclusions: Tips, Snorkel equipment rental ($ 200 pesos approximately), food and drinks in the restaurant, Port tax of $ 5.50 per person
Reviewed By FredD1501
The town is tranquil & amazing, but all bus rides are terrible! I have tried all the busses. Its better to take a taxi, because the bus drivers whip the many twist & turns so fast, that many people vomit & the buses & you smell it for 4 hours. The driver ignores you with any request. They laugh about how many people get sick. No impressed. Choose another travel option.
5. Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
We have quality service, our guides are certified but above all we have a lot of charisma and spark in what we like to do, to pamper the traveler in order to know the wonders of our state.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, travel insurance
Exclusions: Breakfast, Does not include Tickets or Admissions
Reviewed By 635klp
We didn’t want to do a full day tour so it was really easy to just use the shuttle option. Evelyn, who helped us, was very nice and I was so thankful to her and the driver when they helped me retrieve my phone after having left it in the van.
6. Pottery workshop with traditional potters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Working with clay and feel it between your hands. We will learn about traditional prehispanic ways of clay preparation and pottery handcraft. We will not only learn about Tseltal living culture but also we will share and live it.
Inclusions: Tipical breakfast prepared by the artisan, Donation for the potters, Private transportation
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Charlotte C
It was definitely a great idea to book this tour to discover more about the surroundings of San Cristobal and the traditions of the people who live there. My favorite part was the visit of the hand-made textiles managed by amazing entrepreneurs women. We got the chance to dress with traditional clothes as you can see on the picture! Rudy is a true passionate guide, which made the tour even more interested. The fact that it’s only very small group (we were 3 and I think the maximum is 4) made it more interactive between us and also less intrusive for the people who live in the towns we visited.
7. Oaxaca Conmigo Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
We are a group of certified guides by SECTUR and INAH working to show you Oaxaca the best way, customazing your Tour according to your preferences with confortable cars, knowledge, friendly service but at the same time we try to support the local economy visiting workshops of hardworkig people with high quality handicrafts.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Breakfast
8. Dolphin & Turtle Watching
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
VIVE LA EXPERIENCIA EN EL OCEANO PACIFICO Y CONVIVE EN SU HABITAD DE ESTOS ANIMALES MARINOS QUE EMIGRAN EN ESTAS AGUAS Y APRENDE DE ELLOS SU VIDA. We providing the best customer service in Puerto Escondido! We will always do our best to try and give you guys an awesome experience full of happiness and excitement throughout the trip.
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions: Bottled water
Reviewed By 642juliaz
I booked this tour literally a few hours prior to scheduled departure and ended up having a guide with an air-conditioned van all to myself. My tour-guide Polo was knowledgable and let me customize the itinerary to my liking (I am glad he was available on a 5-minute notice) ????It was a nice combination of learning about local eco-system, beach-time, and a yummy culinary experience. I was also able to finally find a variety of mezcal that I could drink. This tour is a must if you like to see and learn new things.
9. Canyoning in the Zimatán River Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 15 reviews
The activity takes place in a quiet place where we are usually alone. The activity is carried out in small groups or in private groups (in the case of weddings or events). They will be guided by a guide with 30 years of experience in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Canada, Spain, France, Iceland and New Zealand. In the case of private tours you can customize the tour.
Inclusions: Life jacket, helmet and rappelling equipment, Water, lunch and beer
Exclusions: Mud bath in La Bocana Beach
Reviewed By Ellimacrx
We had a great time from start to finish! Christian made the enjoyment and safety of our canyoning and snorkelling adventure his top priorities. He is HIGHLY skilled and experienced in guiding, and offers up great conversation with his knowledge of local cultural, historical and ecological information. He is also environmentally and personably conscientous, prompt, flexible and funny! This expedition definitely has our stamp of approval! Camille & Todd
10. River Trail Horseback Riding Adventure
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 14 reviews
One of the best experiences you can have when visiting Puerto Escondido is to go on a horseback riding adventure! Incredible hot spring pools, and a spectacular horseback ride with 6 river crosses are some of the few highlights of this phenomenal experience!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By widerbergjonas
Me and my girlfriend did this turtle release early may 2021. We got to release 45 minutes old baby turtles into the ocean. The guides were very helpful and informative about turtles in general and around the area. Would recommend everyone to experience this. Prepare for cuteness!
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