Experiences and Traditions

Translation results According to a report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the rural population in Mexico represents 23% of the total population and the active participation of women accounts for about 18%. These data tell us the importance of putting the rural sector on the public and private agenda and, on the other hand, show us the hard work that women do every day for the advancement of their communities.
Tourism, without a doubt, is a great tool to achieve the development of localities. Good planning and practice of this activity can achieve significant economic growth and will undoubtedly help and promote the preservation of the biocultural environment where it is carried out.

The northern sierra of Oaxaca has a special charm, here, the colors appear. Live a gastronomic and agricultural tour of 02 days, where you can testify that the Oaxacan ingenuity has no limits compared to corn.

You will know the origin and traditional process of cultivation of Creole organic corn, the importance of its knowledge and the relationship it has with the land and the community. An ingredient that gives meaning to the daily and ceremonial life of the people. Corn is not considered one thing, but one more element of the Earth, it could be compared to wind, fire, sun and water, it was the food base of Mesoamerican communities and to the day of today, it continues to have great cultural and spiritual value. You will know the origin and traditional process of cultivation of Creole organic corn, the importance of its knowledge and the relationship it has with the land and the community. An ingredient that gives meaning to the daily and ceremonial life of the people. Corn is not considered one thing, but one more element of the Earth, it could be compared to wind, fire, sun and water, it was the food base of Mesoamerican communities and to the day of today

Latuvi’s gastronomic culture is manifested in each of its customs, smells and textures. You will immerse yourself in a sea of unique flavors, know the origin and variety of the gastronomic products of this region, You will know the traditional methods of preparation and you will taste dishes that will allow you to know a cuisine with a star. Whatever you choose, you will always find the stamp and flavor of this land: A sensory experience.

On this trip he meets and shares a healthy lifestyle with a family from the community. They will introduce you to the daily activities of the field: the cultivation, the management of a farm and the raising of backyard birds. You will expand your culinary experience by tasting a delicious Creole chicken mole and enjoying a delicious chocolate. Wait! An exciting challenge awaits you on this expedition, jump on the zip line and walk on the suspension bridge, you will have an extraordinary panoramic look at your feet.

A tour to know one of the most deeply rooted traditions of Oaxaca. Start the day at the home of a local family and taste the typical Oaxacan chocolate accompanied with the traditional bread of the dead. Then, visit the market where every year, prior to this great festival, the Day of the Dead square is set up. You will walk the corridors that are filled with flowers, bread, chocolate, incense, skulls, candles, and candles, you will enjoy the combination of smells, colors and flavors. Following the tradition, you will buy what is necessary for the assembly of the offering and with the bag full, you will return to the family home where you will leave your offering for their altar. You will end the day, sharing a delicious Oaxacan mole with tortillas bajaditas del comal, accompanied by a glass of mezcal and pennyroyal tea.

Visit two of the most traditional pantheons: Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán and Santa María Atzompa. A route that goes through illuminated, colorful paths full of floral scent. The distinctive Cempasuchil flowers will guide you and invite you to join the ceremony where families, according to tradition, visit the graves of their deceased, filling every corner of the pantheon with light and waiting for their arrival in the underworld.

To the rhythm of the music, get involved in the magic of the Day of the Dead celebration, walk the streets of one of the most emblematic neighborhoods of the city or visit one of the communities of the Central Valleys. Dance to the music that accompanies the traditional parade, which is made up of characters that represent Life, Death, Wisdom and Blessing. This parade represents the meeting between the living and those who have already left. According to local beliefs, it is on this date that those who have departed fly to share with their living relatives.