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Incredible family vacation in Oaxaca, MX
Mexico | Jul 16 - Jul 23, 2023

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Liza J.
Alexandria, VA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023

Our family trip to Oaxaca was INCREDIBLE! From start to finish- Kimkim, Rene & Lizbeth of Rutopia & Alex our local guide of Etnotouristica made our vacation memorable and stress free! We were a large group of 19 and the communication before and during our trip was smooth. Rene even checked out our hotel before we arrived to let us know if it would accommodate us! He could not have picked a better hotel. Hotel Tabaa was beautiful and very comfortable. The owners & staff were very friendly and helpful. We don’t normally use tour groups, but after this experience- I would definitely consider using Kimkim for our next family vacation abroad!!

Hotel Review
Hotel Tabáa Oaxaca
Oaxaca

Hotel Tabaa Oaxaca is a beautiful hotel! Located in a nice part of town and an easy walk to the main sites of city. We were a large family of 19 who traveled to Oaxaca for a reunion and the owners and staff made our stay so comfortable- like staying at a friends house! The outdoor courtyard was a great place to relax and hang out after a long day of touring. They made great recommendations for restaurants and things to do. They helped make our vacation enjoyable and stress free!

Authenticity & Character
Beautifully designed! Outdoor courtyard with tables and lounge chairs throughout for unwinding after a long day of touring. Rooms are very comfortable size with all the necessary items needed.
Location
Great part of town. Easy walk to sites.
Staff
FANTASTIC owners and staff!! Very accommodating and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel is spotless!
Activity Reviews
Walk through Oaxaca's colourful streets
Walk through Oaxaca's colourful streets
Oaxaca

Alex our local guide from Etnotouristica, was AMAZING! He walked us through the city giving us a great history lesson!

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Oaxacan Markets: A Culinary Journey through Colors and Flavors
Oaxacan Markets: A Culinary Journey through Colors and Flavors
Oaxaca
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Oaxacan Cooking Workshop
Oaxacan Cooking Workshop
Oaxaca

This was one of the highlights of our vacation! DO NOT MISS THIS EXPERIENCE! So much fun! We were a large group of 19 (various ages) and EVERYONE loved it!

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Visit Mitla, the Tule Tree, a Mezcal Distillery & Teotitlán del Valle
Visit Mitla, the Tule Tree, a Mezcal Distillery & Teotitlán del Valle
Oaxaca
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Monte Albán and the alebrijes workshop: an unforgettable experience
Monte Albán and the alebrijes workshop: an unforgettable experience
Oaxaca

INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!

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Experience the culture of Oaxaca: discover textile art, ceramics and mezcal
Experience the culture of Oaxaca: discover textile art, ceramics and mezcal
Oaxaca

Macrina’s pottery is beautiful and her story is inspirational! Such a great experience. The wool artisans are also amazing! Again- do not miss this tour!

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Local specialist: Rene Rodarte
Rene
Rene Rodarte
Local specialist in Mexico city | Replied on Jul 24, 2023

Hello Liza!

Thank you very much for your comments, I'm sharing these with the rest of the team. Oaxaca is one of my favorite places to visit in Mexico and I was so excited that you were able to enjoy our Guelaguetza!

We will be happy to assist your entire family or smaller groups again whenever you come back! have you heard from Bajío? I was raised here and I can tell you is another beautiful and amazing visit!

Rene

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