Bike & Art: fROM EL TULE TO Teotitlán del valle
Region: Central Valleys
Location: Santa Maria del Tule and Teotitlán del Valle
Ecosystem: Xerophilous scrub, induced grassland and urban areas
Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Group size: 1 – 3 people
Price per person: $1,100 MXN
Difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 38 to 40 km / 23 miles
Elevation: 1,560-1,680 m / 5,118-5,511 ft
Ascend: +206 m / 675 ft
Descent: -188 m / 616 ft
Ride from the El Tule tree to Teotitlán del Valle, a magical town located 30 kilometers from the center where you will see the daily life of the different towns.
We will meet at 7 AM at El Llano park where we will travel to El Tule in approximately 30 minutes. Once there, we will prepare to begin our ride of approximately 15-20 km to Teotitlán del Valle.
The total ride will be approximately 40 kilometers with very smooth climbs and descents between dirt roads and paved areas.
Upon arriving at Teotitlán, we will visit its representative places such as the center, the church, the market and its archaeological zone and then visit the families of traditional rug and candle artisans. They will tell us about their traditions and the process of each art they dedicate themselves to.
At the end of our visit to this magical community, we will ride back to El Tule where we will see the tree and return to the city.
Itinerary
7:00 Meeting point and drive to El Tule
7:40 Let’s ride!!!
10:00 Arriving to Teotitlán del Valle
10:30 Visit to the village and artisans
12:00 Bike ride to El Tule
13:30 Drive back to Oaxaca
14:00 Arrival to the meeting point
What’s included?
- Guide
- Transportation (SUV or Van)
- Snacks
- Mountain bike
- Helmet
- Rain jacket
- Water bottle
- Sport shoes / Sneakers
- Backpack
- Cash
- Warm and or rain jacket
- Reusable water bottle (help us to reduce plastic)
Cancellation policies
For a full refund, participants can cancel up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.
