Sierra Norte Hike and Indigenous Village Full-Day Adventure
Overview
Behold the beauty of the HIGHLANDS of northern Oaxaca's Sierra Norte region in an intimate small group experience in this full-day hiking tour. Discover the indigenous village of Cuajimoloyas, situated at 3,150 meters above sea level, and enjoy breathtaking mountain views. Start your day with a hearty breakfast before trekking through lush cloud forests adorned with local flora, including giant agaves and wildflowers. The 8 km hike features scenic trails in a pine forest, impressive rock walls, view points, and optional activities like crossing a long suspension bridge. Conclude your adventure with a delicious lunch featuring authentic mountain cuisine.
-Tour Duration: 9 hours
-Guided in both English and Spanish with a bilingual professional guide.
-Intimate groups of 6 people max, so you can truly connect with other travelers.
-Moderate difficulty suitable for ages 16 and up
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Hiking poles available
- Transportation included
What's Included
- Meals Breakfast and lunch
- Bottled water Drinking water to refill your bottle
- Private transportation
- Park entrance fee included
- Hiking poles
- Fully guided informative tour
- Professional bilingual guide
- Local community guide
Meeting Location
Miguel Hidalgo 211
Barrio de Jalatlaco, 68080 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
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Templo de San Matias Jalatlaco
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Cuajimoloyas
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Cuajimoloyas
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Cuajimoloyas
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Oaxaca
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory issues
- Not recommended for travelers with low level of fitness
- ABOUT THE HIKE: - Distance: 8+ km. / 5+ miles total approx. - Hike time: 3:30 hrs. approx. moderate hike. - Elevation: 3,050 m. min, 3,230 m. max. - Elev. gain: 250+ m. - The activity level is moderate and the skill level is intermediate. - It's important to be familiar with the hike distance/time to enjoy this adventure.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Meals. Breakfast and lunch.
- Bottled water. Drinking water to refill your bottle.
- Private transportation.
- Park entrance fee included.
- Hiking poles.
- Fully guided informative tour.
- Professional bilingual guide.
- Local community guide.
The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sierra Norte Hike and Indigenous Village Full-Day Adventure is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory issues
- Not recommended for travelers with low level of fitness
- ABOUT THE HIKE: - Distance: 8+ km. / 5+ miles total approx. - Hike time: 3:30 hrs. approx. moderate hike. - Elevation: 3,050 m. min, 3,230 m. max. - Elev. gain: 250+ m. - The activity level is moderate and the skill level is intermediate. - It's important to be familiar with the hike distance/time to enjoy this adventure.
- 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 Sierra Norte Hike and Indigenous Village Full-Day Adventure 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
- MealsBreakfast and lunch
- Bottled waterDrinking water to refill your bottle
- Private transportation
- Park entrance fee included
- Hiking poles
- Fully guided informative tour
- Professional bilingual guide
- Local community guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory issues
- Not recommended for travelers with low level of fitness
- ABOUT THE HIKE: - Distance: 8+ km. / 5+ miles total approx. - Hike time: 3:30 hrs. approx. moderate hike. - Elevation: 3,050 m. min, 3,230 m. max. - Elev. gain: 250+ m. - The activity level is moderate and the skill level is intermediate. - It's important to be familiar with the hike distance/time to enjoy this adventure.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
