11 things that make Oaxaca so Special
December 13, 2020
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Oaxaca is known for many things heres a list that can help you out when you plan to visit us.
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Day of the Dead
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Visit the beautiful Mexican state of Oaxaca and partake in the Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) festivities. Experience the altars, the comparsas, and the wonders of a unique Oaxacan celebration..
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Throughout Mexico, one can find incredible food that varies among regions. But no region’s cuisine compares to the amazing and imaginative Oaxacan food. Join our Culinary Tour to Oaxaca and discover the flavors of Oaxaca
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MOCAventures stands for Monica, Omar and Carlos who are our founders and owners. We have been providing unique travel experiences for more than 10 years to travelers from Japan, UK, Canada, Australia and all over the US.
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We are committed to providing tailored Oaxacan experiences on a small scale. Our groups have a maximum of 10 people because we want to provide personalized service and feel that our participants appreciate the chance to interact with others in the group. Many of our participants keep in touch long after they have returned to their home countries..
Accomodations
During your trip, you will stay in a comfortable boutique hotel, located in the middle of the beautiful historic center. The hotel, located in a converted Oaxacan mansion, provides modern comfort and excellent service combined with traditional Oaxacan hospitality. From the hotel you can explore the city, or, if you prefer, relax on the patio with the other guests
Agenda
This diverse experience has been designed to enable you to get as much out of your time in Oaxaca. While your days are structured so that you have the opportunity to participate in a variety of things, the schedule is flexible enough to allow you to make decisions of what to do based on your own wishes and needs. Our trained specialists will teach you about some of the most famous Oaxacan traditions, for example, the festivals of the Día de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead for which Oaxaca is justly famous and the Gueleguetza or Festival of the Mondays of the Hill.
We combine culture, excursions and wonderful food with your active participation in everything that Oaxaca has to offer. Your travel expectations will never be the same after this trip!
Meet the Masters
On our Grant Masters Excursion, you will have the opportunity to visit local artists’ studios and personally meet some renowned Oaxacan artists. This excursion will also include a lecture on Oaxacan Art and Artists.
History
Oaxaca is recognized for its wonderfully diverse culture, something that is reflected in its daily life, architecture and archaeological sites. We arrange for you to visit some of the most important locations around Oaxaca’s central valleys, accompanied at all times by a bilingual, expert guide. In the smaller, outlying villages you will see firsthand how the people of our state have preserved their traditions within the framework of modern Mexico.
Flavors
Oaxaca is justly famous for its cuisine and we know the best places to eat in the city. Each day you will be able to sample some of the finest dishes that Oaxaca has to offer at restaurants that are some of Oaxaca’s best-kept secrets. Without exception, the food that you will enjoy will be carefully prepared using traditional, fresh ingredients hand-selected by local chefs in the markets around the city. You will also learn how to make authentic Mexican food, including your own salsas and tamales in our fully equipped kitchens. Your teachers are local Oaxacan men and women, who learned how to cook traditional Oaxacan dishes from their mothers and grandmothers before them.
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Oaxaca has Ecotourism with lush mountains, archaeological sites, colonial treasures, culture, crafts, gastronomy, folklore, parties and many more great experiences will set the tone of your vacation in Oaxaca. Please feel free to ask.
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This little tour company is based in the US (in Texas), but don't let that fool you. If you want to see the original celebration, with roots dating back many centuries, go to Oaxaca. The parades pass by with great regularity over several days on the streets on the way to the city square in front of the cathedral, the Zocalo. The Zocalo has two or more elaborate offrendas, party activities, and a festival atmosphere, including folk dancing. It makes for a splendid scene. I can imagine this is a very sweet tradition, and we were able to experience some of that; they're the best.
Triumph3ADavis, CA
I returned a week ago from this incredible adventure to Oaxaca to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos. I waited to write this review as I needed to continue to process this unforgettable experience. Before I even embarked on this journey, the wonderful communication from Monica put me at ease about all the details ahead and made everything so easy. When I arrived in Oaxaca and was met by Omar at the airport, I knew I was in good hands. Wow....he said the week would be magical and that was an understatement.
The charming hotel, the wonderful group of people on the tour, the excursions carefully selected, THE FOOD, the personal attention to our group was beyond my expectations. I loved every second and continue to look at the photos I took to remember this overwhelming experience.
Thank you to Monica, Omar and Joel for providing me with the experience of a lifetime!
Florence AndresonInternational Traveler
MOC Adventures' Day of the Dead tour is hands down the finest small-group tour I have ever experienced—and I have been on some excellent tours of Paris, Ireland, Guatemala, and New York City, among others. Each day was filled with carefully thought-out, culturally rich experiences, including market visits, an outstanding cooking class, a mask-making workshop, a chance to build our own ofrenda honoring our departed loved ones, a trip to a small-town cemetery, visits to top-notch craftspeople, and so much more. Many meals were also included, at some of Oaxaca's finest restaurants. All of this took on so much more meaning because it was organized by Omar Flores and Monica Malanco Flores, a kind, smart, patient, and knowledgeable husband and wife team from Mexico City (now living in Austin) who love their country and are dedicated to sharing it each year with a few lucky travelers.
Lynette Lamb A magical, unforgettable experience
I'm just completing my Day of the Dead tour through MOC and have to give it the blue ribbon of all my travels. These professionals only do the Day of the Dead tour and a culinary tour of Oaxaca and their goal is to help people experience the real Oaxaca. That goal was definitely met. The highlight was the whole Day of the Dead experience -from making and decorating our own mask to a lecture on the history of this celebration to being part of a comparsa and dancing in the town square to making our own ofrenda to a late night visit to the cemetery where the families are honoring and celebrating their Dead -you were immersed in the culture and left with a feeling that you have a better idea of the Oaxacan traditions. And the food -oh my! THis was foodie heaven with dining at a variety of restaurant with master chefs! This was the trip of a lifetime in so many ways and I would definitely recommend it for anyone that wants to learn through an authentic experience.
Genevieve KJust the best tour that doesn't feel like a tour!
I loved everything about the holiday I had organised through MOC adventures. The accommodation was great and in the best location, the food was top rated and the activities were fantastic. They also gave us enough down time to explore the markets and town of Oaxaca. Many thanks Monica, Omar, Carlos and a big shout out to Daniel who was so much fun. Highly recommend booking the day of the dead celebration through this company
JoceW_11The best holiday
This little tour company is based in the US (in Texas), but don't let that fool you. If you want to see the original celebration, with roots dating back many centuries, go to Oaxaca. The parades pass by with great regularity over several days on the streets on the way to the city square in front of the cathedral, the Zocalo. The Zocalo has two or more elaborate offrendas, party activities, and a festival atmosphere, including folk dancing. It makes for a splendid scene. I can imagine this is a very sweet tradition, and we were able to experience some of that; they're the best.
Triumph3ADavis, CA
I returned a week ago from this incredible adventure to Oaxaca to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos. I waited to write this review as I needed to continue to process this unforgettable experience. Before I even embarked on this journey, the wonderful communication from Monica put me at ease about all the details ahead and made everything so easy. When I arrived in Oaxaca and was met by Omar at the airport, I knew I was in good hands. Wow....he said the week would be magical and that was an understatement.
The charming hotel, the wonderful group of people on the tour, the excursions carefully selected, THE FOOD, the personal attention to our group was beyond my expectations. I loved every second and continue to look at the photos I took to remember this overwhelming experience.
Thank you to Monica, Omar and Joel for providing me with the experience of a lifetime!
Florence AndresonInternational Traveler
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