The out & back hike on the trail from Latuvi to Lachatao mostly follows a mountain stream and so runs mainly downhill the first half of the hike – which means the return half will be an uphill grunt.  Hiking poles are recommended. This is considered one of the most beautiful trails in the Pueblos Mancomunados. However, as it is deep in a valley it does not offer the kinds of panoramic vistas available on some other trails (i.e. Cuajimoloyas to Benito Juárez or Benito Juárez to La Neveria). Mushroom hunters will find good pickings during the rainy season. Be sure to bring a sack lunch with you.

Time frame:  8:30 depart Parque Llano (parking lot across from the park on Dr. Liceaga)  / 5:30 pm return to Oaxaca. 

Rating: Difficult