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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Carbonated beverages
Lunch
Snacks
Breakfast
Tea and coffee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
At the green stone bench in front of the entrance to the Mercado de la Merced on Avenida José María Morelos (between Insurgentes and Leandro Valle). The bench and entrance is set back at the end of a parking lot, behind a large tree and directly across from Avenida José María Morelos 1522A.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Mercado Sanchez Pascuas
1 hour
Our day will consist of a series of delicious bites and intriguing sites, starting with this bustling market, where we will stop to meet some of its vendors and taste their delicious offerings.
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Mercado 20 De Noviembre
1 hour
At another one of Oaxaca's wonderful markets, we'll stop to taste everything from fresh-squeezed juice to local corn-based specialties.
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Mercado Benito Juarez
1 hour
After having walked our way through Oaxaca's charming historical center, we will finish up at another one of the city's great markets, sampling everything from grasshoppers to artisanal ice cream and freshly-grilled meats.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Earth, Corn & Fire: Tasting the Roots of Oaxacan Cuisine
Can I cancel Earth, Corn & Fire: Tasting the Roots of Oaxacan Cuisine for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
At the green stone bench in front of the entrance to the Mercado de la Merced on Avenida José María Morelos (between Insurgentes and Leandro Valle).
What's included?
- Carbonated beverages
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mercado Sanchez Pascuas, Mercado 20 De Noviembre, Mercado Benito Juarez.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Culinary Backstreets Walks
