About the Hike:  The Camino de Benito Juarez is a paved, mixed surface trail (sometimes steps, sometines packed dirt centre, sometimes paving bricks or river stone and cement) which was created to commemorate the walk Benito Juarez did as a young man from his home town in Guelatao to the city of Oaxaca, where his sister was working. Our walk today takes us on part of that trail, starting in the National Forest names after Oaxaca's beloved former president to the small roadside trading stop of El Punto. El Punto is famous for its preserved fruit and jams, available for purchase at the roadside stands in town.

Driving Time: 90 minutes

Hike Type: Point to Point

Starting Elevation: 8973 ft / 2734 m

Type/Difficulty: Mountain/ Difficult

Distance: 4.4 miles / 7.1 km

Elevation Change: +488 ft / -1.548 ft / + 148 m / - 471 m

Trail Map: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/240441577

Additional Fee: $50 pesos admission to community

Meal: Lunch in El Punto, $150-$200 pesos

Time frame: 8:00 - 3:00 pm. Please arrive at the boarding location at least 15 minutes before departure.

Meeting Point: Calle de Los Libres, between Zarate and San Martin, directly behind the Grand Americana Hotel. See map on the hiking introduction page.