Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca



























Region: Sierra Norte
Location: Cuajimoloyas or Benito Juárez
Ecosystem: Pine-Oak Forest
Duration: 12 hours
Group size: 1 – 10 people
Price per person: $2,100 MXN
Difficulty: Intermediate – Advanced
Distance: 7 – 21 km / 4 – 12.5 miles
Elevation: 2,848-3,200 m / 9,343-10,500 ft
Ascend: +605 m / 1,984 ft
Descent: -584 m / 1,916 ft
If you’re looking for fresh air and a day of adventure, this experience is for you. Everything is planned so you can simply enjoy it.
We’ll drive 1.5 hours to Cuajimoloyas, one of the 8 Pueblos Mancomunados (Communal Villages). First, we’ll have breakfast at my favorite restaurant (trust me, come hungry). Then, we’ll drive 15 minutes to Benito Juárez, where our hike begins.
Depending on your level and the pace of the group, I’ll choose the best route:
✔️ Short: 2-5 km | ✔️ Intermediate: 5-12 km | ✔️ Long: 12-25 km
We’ll hike through a pine-oak forest at 2,800-3,100 meters above sea level, exploring microclimates, and, if you’re interested, I’ll tell you about the local flora, fauna, and fungi.
What to bring?
☔ Rainy (June-Oct): Boots and a rain jacket. (I’ll bring extra gear if you need it.)
☀️ Dry (November-May): Long-sleeved shirt, hat, and sunscreen.
After the hike, we’ll eat at another of my favorite spots. You’ll want to stay longer, but we’ll have to head back to the city.
If you’re looking for nature, fresh air, and good food, this is your plan!
Itinerary
8:00 Meeting point and drive to Cuajimoloyas
9:40 Breakfast
10:40 Driving to starting point
11:00 Let’s hike!
16:30 End of the hike and driving to the local restaurant
17:00 Lunch
18:30 Drive back to Oaxaca
20:00 Arrival to the meeting point
What’s included?
- Guide
- Transportation (SUV or Van)
- Tickets
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Hiking poles
- Rain jacket
- Gloves
- Water bottle
- Water refill
- Hiking shoes or sneakers
- Backpack
- 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.