Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao
Overview
What makes this tour special is the chance to immerse yourself in both the natural beauty and history of Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte. The Camino Real trail offers more than just a hike—it’s a step back in time. As you walk through lush forests, pass ancient stone structures, and explore remote corners of the mountains, you'll feel the connection to an old Mesoamerican trade route. It’s an adventure that blends scenic landscapes with a deep sense of history, making it an unforgettable way to experience Oaxaca's rich cultural heritage.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Snacks Trail Mix: Organic snacks
- Bottled water
- Seguro
- Acceso a Áreas restringidas
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guía Certificado
Meeting Location
C. Macedonio Alcalá 802
RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Don’t miss the chance to hike in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte, a region brimming with scenic trails for all levels. On this unforgettable full-day adventure, we’ll take you along the Camino Real, an 18 km (11 miles) trail that once connected two mountain towns. This ancient route was part of the vast Mesoamerican trade network, linking the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific through Oaxaca. As you walk, you’ll be surrounded by centuries of history—lush, moss-covered vegetation, abandoned stone structures, and a sense of timelessness that transports you to another era. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with nature and the past in one of Oaxaca’s most beautiful and historic landscapes.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-100738P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Breakfast.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Snacks. Trail Mix: Organic snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Seguro.
- Acceso a Áreas restringidas.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Guía Certificado.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- SnacksTrail Mix: Organic snacks
- Bottled water
- Seguro
- Acceso a Áreas restringidas
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guía Certificado
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
