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Oaxaca, Mexico
Mexico | Feb 15 - Feb 21, 2023

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Tracey B.
Marysville, OH | Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023

The trip was amazing, I knew virtually nothing about Oaxaca so the tours provided were perfect, giving me a good overview of the city and region. The hotel was unique, a bio friendly set with a rather novel toilet arrangement that may not be good for everyone but it was clearn, safe and centrally located so easy to get around on foot. Very good experience.

Hotel Review
Niyana Biocultural Hotel

It was a unique set up with a novel toilet arrangement tat may not be suitable for everyone but was clean and centrally located which was nice. Hosts were friendly, I like that we connected by WhatsApp so they were available quickly for any questions, issue.

Authenticity & Character
Simple, clean, friendly
Location
Walking distance to key areas.
Staff
Didn’t interact that much, but nice and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dry toile a bit unique, not a problem but not sure I would use it again.
Activity Reviews
Biking tour and street art
Oaxaca

Really likel this, didn’t know about this aspect of Oaxaca .

Quality of Experience
I loved looking at the different art and stories behind them
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable, friendly
Transport
Biking was fun
Shared Tour Monte Alban, Arrazola-Cuilapam and Coyotepec
Oaxaca

I love learning about ancient history of areas, this was very interesting, a lot of time allowed to explore.

Quality of Experience
Like the topic
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Good knowledge of the issue
Transport
Comfortable, clean
Shared Experience: Mitla-Tule, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán and Palenque de Mezcal
Oaxaca

I didn’t know about any of these areas so I like learning about them.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I only have an issue with the tequila tour- the English speakers were taken by an English guide who, frankly, had a poor command of the language. I felt we (only 2 English speakers) did not get a good overview of the history of tequila, how it was made, etc.
Transport
Comfortable, clean
Walk through the enchanted forest of Ixtepeji
Oaxaca

Didn’t happen, mixup in depart times, not a problem, got refunded.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Leslie Pérez
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