Earth, Corn & Fire: Tasting the Roots of Oaxacan Cuisine | 5 hours 30 minutes

149 Reviews | Oaxaca City
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Earth, Corn & Fire: Tasting the Roots of Oaxacan Cuisine
2 Adults x $115.00
$230.00
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$230.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Soda/Pop
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Overview

On this tour in Oaxaca, we’ll get an edible crash course on the elements that are a bedrock of traditional Oaxacan cooking, as well as on how they are being safeguarded. We’ll go through neighborhood markets and visit home-based restaurants and the stalls of streets vendors, stopping to taste some of Oaxaca’s most iconic dishes and street snacks, from memelas to eggs cooked on the comal. We’ll taste local corn in various forms and see how it’s transformed from kernel to tortilla, in the process learning about the key role it still plays in Oaxacan cuisine and culture. Along the way we’ll meet market vendors who have been holding steady for decades and even visit the gallery of a group of young artists. We’ll end our journey with a meal in a family-run market restaurant, sampling several different types of the city’s most famous creations, mole,a dish that much like Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage itself, is the result of numerous ingredients being lovingly and carefully mixed together.

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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149 reviews

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December 2024 Visit to Oaxaca

Published on Dec, 2024

Luis was a fantastic guide. We did this tour as our first activity in Oaxaca after arriving the night before, and it was so helpful because it gave us a lay of the land that helped us navigate during the rest of our stay. There was a huge variety in the traditional foods and beverages that he took us to try, and he took us to all the main markets. I really enjoyed that he shared with us about his childhood and family growing up in Oaxaca. Would highly recommend to others and would do it again during a future visit! Thank you, Luis, for a wonderful experience and memory!

Best Culinary Tour Ever!

Published on Dec, 2024

Best culinary tour ever! We learned so much about Oaxaca and Oaxacan cuisine, and our guide, Luis Enrique, was outstanding. We now know where to find the best of the best street food in this foodie city, as well as source the best chocolate. Highly recommend!

fun and delicious

Published on Dec, 2024

Luis was a charming guide who graciously shared his wealth of knowledge about local history, Oaxacan food and great places to eat. We returned to several of the places to which he introduced us. It was a wonderful experience.

Wonderful culinary tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

Luis was a wonderful culinary guide. We enjoyed both the history and the tasting of the food. We also really liked his ability to answer our questions regarding current and past events in Oaxaca. We highly recommend this tour with Luis!

Happy bellies in Oaxaca

Published on Nov, 2024

We spent a lovely day exploring and learning about the history and culture of Oaxaca, as well as being introduced to traditional foods. We enjoyed going to both larger markets and smaller vendors to sample their fares. Luis’ passion for the culture of this area was very evident. He was very knowledgeable and made our introduction to Oaxaca a memorable day - and no one left the tour hungry!

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