There are miles of logging roads and hiking trails crisscrossing the area around Arroyo

Guacamaya and an observation tower atop El Portillo.  These make for a satisfying trek

through the woods. There is also a small waterfall in the dense forest just outside

Guacamaya, a little village on the flank of the mountains north of Oaxaca. 

Be advised that the weather at Guacamaya can be windy, cold and wet, even when it is a

sunny day in Oaxaca. Light jackets and rain gear are recommended. These may be left in the

van if not needed for the hike.

There is a 20 peso charge to visit the waterfall.

Hike participants may choose to take sack lunches or enjoy a fresh-caught trout dinner at a

local restaurant, which should cost about 200 pesos for food and beverage.

Dinner is not included in hike price

Time frame:  9 am to 4:30 pm  /  Distance:  varies by choice of trails  /  Elevation

change:  236 meters (775 Ft) uphill & 539 meters (1768 ft) downhill /  Highest elevation:

 3154 M (10,349 Ft)  /  Type:  choice of loop, out & back and point to point trails  /  Trail:

footpaths & dirt roads  /  Exposure:  70% shade and 30% sun  /  Rating:  easy,

moderate and difficult, depending on trails chosen.

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