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Sports/Salud :: Walking / Caminata
Day Hike - Zegache to Tilcajete
9:00 AM
Oaxaca Lending Libraro
Description:
The little village of San Martín Tilcajete, 15.5 mi / 25 km south of Oaxaca city, is where most of the fanciful wooden alebrijes which abound in local markets are carved and painted. It is the destination for today’s hike, which begins in the neighboring village of Zegache, 3 miles (4.8 km) distant across productive farmland where many of the vegetables sold in Oaxaca’s markets are grown. For its part, Zegache is home to a church rebuilt and painted by the renowned artist Rodolfo Morales of Ocotlan. Today’s hike will commence at the restored church and then proceed on unpaved country lanes. The terrain is nearly flat, with a gain in elevation of only 191 feet along the way. Once arrived in Tilcajete, we’ll pay a visit to some of the many workshops lining the main street where locals (often husband & wife teams) produce alebrijes. Afterwards, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way back to Oaxaca.
TUESDAY MARDI GRAS SPECIAL! Participants on the Tuesday hike will get a special treat, as they will encounter costumed residents of Tilcajete cavorting through the streets in celebration of Shrove Tuesday. You will definitely want to bring your camera for this!
Time frame: 9 am to 4:00 pm / Distance: 4.8 Km (3.0 Mi) / Elevation change: 58 M (191 Ft) gain / Type: point to point / Trail: city streets & dirt roads / Exposure: full sun / Rating: easy.
PANDEMIC PROTOCOL: For everyone's safety, hike participants must show proof of vaccination when boarding the van the morning of the hike, and must wear face masks when traveling in the van. Masks may be removed when out on the trail. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Age Group: All Ages
Venue: Oaxaca Lending Libraro
Address: Pino Suarez 519 Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico
Phone: N/A

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