Be sure to set your clocks—in Oaxaca, you’re on Central Standard Time, which is +2 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, -5 hours behind GMT / UTC.

Trip Start

Our adventure begins at 10am on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the El Callejón hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico. It's each guest's responsibility to meet at the trip's starting point on time. Unfortunately, we're unable to delay the beginning of activities and experiences if you're late in your arrival.

Arrival Airport

The best airport to fly into is Oaxaca's Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX). There are direct flights to OAX from Mexico City (60min), Los Angeles LAX (4hrs 15min), Dallas-Fort Worth DFW (3 hrs) and Houston IAH (2 hrs 50min).

We recommend arriving at least one full day prior to the start of your trip in the case of unforeseen circumstances or travel delays. For recommendations on where to stay the night before, see the following Pre-Arrival Accommodations section.

Transfer from Airport

Oaxaca's OAX airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel. We recommend booking a taxi through our hotel, El Callejón, no more than 30 days ahead of your arrival. Contact El Callejón directly via email at reservaciones@hotelelcallejon.com to arrange.

Alternatively, you can organize your own taxi upon arrival at OAX airport at the ‘Transportes’ desk located after baggage claim. The process is straightforward and hassle-free: You prepay for a collectivo (minibus) that’s either shared (around 150 pesos per person) or private (350 pesos per person). They'll give you a receipt and then you walk outside, where you’ll be directed into a vehicle. Oaxaca’s city center is about a 30-minute ride from the airport.

Pre-Arrival Accommodations

We stay in small boutique hotels on this trip—rooms go fast and daily rates change frequently. If you plan to arrive in Oaxaca prior to the beginning of our journey, we recommend staying at our hotel, the El Callejón (see Trip Overview). Please contact the hotel directly to book. Let them know you will be on a trip with Modern Adventure, and would like to extend your stay prior to the trip start. We will try to ensure you stay in the same room from start to finish—however, please note that this is not always an option and rooms are subject to change.

If El Callejón is booked for the days preceding our trip, we also recommend:

• Casona de Tita, a small and stylish boutique hotel with a lovely interior courtyard. Tel: +52 951 516 1400

• Los Amantes Boutique Hotel, in the heart of the city with rooftop views. Tel. +52 951 514 8899

Trip End

Our trip ends—after seven days of unforgettable culinary and cultural exploration—in Oaxaca on on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

Departure Airport

The closest airport is Oaxaca International Airport (OAX), the same airport you arrived at.

Transfer to Airport

After breakfast on our last day, Modern Adventure will provide a complimentary transfer to Oaxaca’s OAX airport. If you would like to join this transfer, your flight home should depart from OAX at 1pm or later.

Please note: If you book a flight that leaves earlier than 1pm, or if you are planning on extending your time in Oaxaca, it is your responsibility to arrange alternative transportation to the airport. If you are departing on the last day but earlier or later than the transfer, you will need to let your trip leader know on Day 1 of your trip to arrange your taxi.

Post-Trip Accommodations

We hope you have the opportunity to extend your stay in Oaxaca. If so, we recommend staying at El Callejón (see Trip Overview). Please note that any post-trip accommodation is your responsibility to book. Make reservations directly by contacting the hotels directly.

If either hotel is booked, see our alternate hotels in the adjacent Pre-Arrival Accommodations section.