Welcome To Oaxaca
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Hikes - Hoofing it
in Oaxaca
Guided hikes (Hoofing it in Oaxaca) feature a variety of day hikes in the Oaxaca Valley and in the surrounding mountains and are primarily offered from November through March. It’s a great opportunity to get out into the countryside for some fresh air and exercise and to see things you might not otherwise have a chance to enjoy. Our fee includes transportation to and from the trail head, as well as a bilingual expert guide who shares their substantial knowledge of the physical and cultural aspects of the area.
Reservations: Advance reservations are required and can be made in person at the Oaxaca Lending Library circulation desk or online by clicking the button next to the hike you are interested in below. Typically, hikes are available for reservation and purchase starting 30 days prior to the hike.
Refunds / Transfers: Please note that we cannot offer refunds or transfers once a registration is confirmed. However, if your plans change, you can give or sell your reservation to someone else. You might accomplish this by word of mouth or by means of a post on the Friends of the Oaxaca Lending Library Facebook page, which you can access HERE. Your substitute can simply give your name when they check in the morning of the tour or hike.
Important Health and Safety Precautions: Oaxaca is at a high altitude with a dry climate and the sun’s energy is stronger here than in northern climes. As a result, visitors sometimes overestimate their physical endurance. If you’re not sure, register for a hike rated “easy” for your initial experience with us. In addition, wear sturdy footwear and bring a hat or umbrella and water.
Departure location and meeting time have changed from last season:
Hike participants will rendezvous on Calle de Los Libres, between Zarate and San Martin, directly behind the Grand Fiesta Americana Hotel.
Please arrive at the boarding location at least 15 minutes before the starting time listed for the hike. For example, most of our hikes leave at 8:00 am, so please arrive by 7:45 am.
Walk-in Registration: We sometimes have unclaimed seats at the time of boarding, even if registrations were filled. So if you were unable to register for a hike, do come on the morning of the hike to see if seats are available
for purchase.
Hoofing It Newsletter: When you sign up for a hike, you will be added to the
mailing list for upcoming hike information. When you receive that first
mailing, you can update your mailing preferences or unsubscribe. Another way to learn more about our hikes is to go to the Hoofing it in Oaxaca website.
Lunch and Village fees: Hikers pay for their own lunch and any additional fees charged by a village. In recent years many villages have started charging a fee for groups entering their area and some require an additional guide, particularly in archeological locations. In addition, 5 and 10 peso coins are often required to use toilet facilities. Please bring additional pesos with you to cover these expenses.
Please note: Due to the cost of transportation and guide fees, we have a minimum number of hike participants for each hike (usually around 10). If reservations are below the minimum, the OLL may decide to cancel the hike and refund your reservation.