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#203 (antes Union) esq. Matamoros (1 cuadra de la Basilica La Soledad)
Centro Historico Oaxaca, OAX. Mexico. Tel. 52 (951) 514-7918. Email admin@hotelazucenas.com. www.hotelazucenas.com.
ECO-TOURISM AND BIRDING IN OAXACA
Oaxaca state boasts an incredibly varied landscape, which includes:
A delightful range of tropical climates, moderated by elevation, summer rains and sea breezes...
and relatively low population...
make Oaxaca a delight for those who want to travel beyond the cities to experience the flora, fauna and natural beauty of the country-side - often while catching a view of an entirely different way of life in rural Mexico.
Here are some of the guides and services who can help you see MORE of Oaxaca:
Turismo de Aventura Teotitlan – English, Spanish & Zapotec speaking guide "Roque" provides expert, reasonably-priced birding, biking, hiking and horseback-riding trips in the Teotitlan and Oaxaca city area, with transportation from your hotel.
FORCEY, John M. Birds and Birding in Central Oaxaca. Oaxaca, 1998. 64 pp. Paper. Site guide and annotated species list. $5.00
HOWELL, Steve N.G. A Bird-Finding Guide to Mexico. Cornell, 1999. B&W illustrations and maps. 365 pp. Paper. Birding prospects at 100-plus top sites throughout Mexico. $29.95
HOWELL, Steve N. G. A Checklist of the Birds of Mexico. Berkeley: Golden Gate Audubon Society, 1996. Paper. 33 pp. Eight-column checklist of over 1,000 species. $7.50
HOWELL, Steve N.G. and Sophie WEBB. A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America. Oxford, 1994. 71 pages of color plates by Sophie WEBB. Range maps. 851 pp. Paper. $39.95
All available from www.buteobooks.com
Bicicletas Oaxaca Bravo - Leads day trips to the country surrounding the city of Oaxaca, ranging from easy flat to challenging mountain rides. A variety of routes combine biking with a cultural and historical view of the countryside.
Expediciones Sierra Norte de Oaxaca - Working with a group of 8 connected Zapotec communities, they provide camping, hiking and mountain-biking trips, from one to several days, on more than 100 kilometers of rural trails - appropriate for all levels of ability.
tierraventura ecoturismo - Works with native communities to create a soft, sustainable tourism by helping the communities to secure their income. Offers hiking, trekking, camping, bird-watching, photosafari, shamanism and traditional Indian medicine trips in the mountains, the Pacific coast and in the Sierras with groups of 1 to 6 people – from 1 or 2 days to 2–3 weeks.
Tierra Dentro - An Alternative Tourism company created by young nature lovers with free spirits and a sense of adventure. they have more than ten years experience organizing expeditions, guiding groups, giving courses and practicing outdoor activities. For the more adventurous they can also provide rock climbing, hot air ballooning and high altitiude climbing.
Tourist Yu'u - Rustic cabins with beds, showers (which may have hot water), sometimes fireplaces and a basic kitchen are available to rent in several communities in the valley and sierra near the city of Oaxaca. Spots can be reserved through the state-federal tourist information office in Oaxaca:
Museos Comunitarios de Oaxaca (Community Museums of Oax.) - There are several of these museos in the towns surrounding the city of Oaxaca. You can make an appointment to tour the museum itself or specific sites near some of the museums by contacting them at:
Campamento del monte - About one hour from the city, this community-run project is trying to create a sustainable alternative to logging. They provide a camping area, well-maintained hiking trails in the oak-pine forests, rustic mountain-side cabins with fireplaces (from $130 pesos per night) and a great restaurant with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. (Spanish only, but we can help you make arrangements.)
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GASTRONOMIA OAXAQUENA
Restaurant El Naranjo
Food & Wine magazine, Jan. 2002 is saying ”Rick Bayless, one of America’s leading experts on Mexican cuisine...always goes to El Naranjo for black mole (a complex sauce with chiles) and salads made with local, organically grown greens. ‘It’s one of the few places in Mexico where Americans can safely get great salads,’ Bayless says. ‘The chayote with oregano is fantastic’”. A different mole every day, a variety of stuffed chili entrées, as well as meats and fish.
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