Tour Description
Immerse yourself in the magic of Oaxaca’s cloud forests with our adventure in San José del Pacífico. This full-day tour is designed for adventurous spirits seeking adrenaline, connection with nature, and breathtaking landscapes. We pick you up at your hotel in Oaxaca City Center at no additional cost to begin a day full of intense emotions and unique experiences high in the mountains.
With departure at 8:00 AM and an approximate return at 7:00 PM, we’ll take you to discover one of the most iconic towns of the Sierra Sur. Here, among pine forests and mist, you’ll challenge your limits with extreme attractions, enjoy unparalleled panoramic views, and capture memorable moments in dreamlike natural settings.
Tour Highlights
- 🚡 800-Meter Zip Line: Fly over the forest on one of the longest and most exciting zip lines in the region.
- 🌉 Colorful Bridge: Cross this picturesque hanging bridge and take amazing photos with the landscape in the background.
- 🏔 Panoramic Viewpoint: Contemplate the immensity of the mountains from a strategic viewpoint with spectacular views.
- 🪂 The Extreme Pendulum: Face vertigo in this attraction that will test your bravery.
- 🌲 Forest Swing: Swing over the heights on an extreme swing installed among the trees.
- 🧖 Temazcal (Optional): Experience ancestral purification in a traditional temazcal steam bath (additional cost).
Itinerary
🚐 Pick-up and Journey to the Mountains
We depart promptly from your hotel in Oaxaca City Center to begin the ascent along the highway towards the Sierra Sur, enjoying a gradual change of landscape towards coniferous forests and fresh air.
🍽 Breakfast Stop
We make a technical stop at a local restaurant so you can recharge with a regional breakfast (cost not included).
🏞 Arrival at San José del Pacífico and Adventure
Upon arriving at the community, we venture into the forest to experience adventure activities. You can choose from the different attractions (with additional costs per activity):
- Zip Line: Glide along 800 meters of cable over the forest.
- Viewpoint: Enjoy a unique panoramic view.
- The Pendulum: An extreme swinging experience at great height.
- Extreme Swing: Swing over the void in the middle of the forest.
- Colorful Bridge: Walk and photograph this iconic hanging bridge.
🍽 Visit to Traditional Dining Room
We will visit a typical dining room where you can taste local mountain cuisine (food cost covered by the client).
🧖 Temazcal (Therapeutic Option)
For those who wish, there is the option to participate in a temazcal ceremony, a pre-Hispanic steam bath for purification and relaxation (activity with additional cost and prior reservation required).
🚐 Return to Oaxaca
We begin the return journey, arriving at approximately 7:00 PM at Oaxaca City’s Zócalo.
What’s Included?
- Round-trip transportation from your hotel in Oaxaca City Center. 🚐
- Specialized community guide. 🙋🏽♂
- Traveler’s insurance. 🔒
- Trained driver. 👤
- Technical stop for breakfast (established location).
- Coordination and access to the activity area.
Not Included
- Food and drinks (breakfast, lunch at the traditional dining room).
- Costs of activities within the community:
- Zip Line: ~$350 MXN per person.
- Viewpoint: ~$60 MXN per person.
- Pendulum: ~$100 MXN per person.
- Enchanted Forest: ~$120 MXN per person.
- Hanging Bridge: ~$100 MXN per person.
- Guided Mushroom Experience: ~$1100 MXN per person.
- Temazcal: Variable cost (inquire).
- Personal expenses and tips.
Meeting Point
We pick you up at your hotel in Oaxaca City Center.
Duration
08:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Recommendations
- 😷 Face mask (for indoors or if you prefer).
- 🧣 Warm clothing (mountain weather is cold and humid).
- 👟 Comfortable, closed-toe shoes, preferably hiking shoes.
- 👒 Hat or cap.
- 🍶 Water or hydrating drinks.
- 🧴 Sunscreen and insect repellent.
- 🕶 Sunglasses.
- 📸 Camera or cell phone.
- ⚠️ Motion sickness or nausea medication, if prone.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which activities have additional costs and how much are they?
All adventure activities within the community have an additional cost per person: Zip Line (~$350 MXN), Viewpoint (~$60 MXN), Pendulum (~$100 MXN), Enchanted Forest (~$120 MXN), Hanging Bridge (~$100 MXN). The guided mushroom experience costs ~$1100 MXN. These prices are approximate and may vary.
2. Is food included in the price?
No, the tour price does not include food or drinks. There will be a stop for breakfast and a visit to a traditional dining room, where you pay directly for what you consume.
3. Is it safe to do the adventure activities?
Yes, all activities are operated by trained community guides and have safety equipment. However, it’s important to follow all instructions and consider your physical condition. Some activities have weight, height, or health condition restrictions.
4. What happens if the weather is cloudy or rainy?
The tour takes place rain or shine. Many activities are outdoors, so it’s recommended to bring appropriate warm and waterproof clothing. Fog is common and may add a mystical touch to the landscape, but it can also limit visibility at the viewpoints.
