Oaxaca · SIERRA NORTE HIKES & MOUNTAIN VILLAGES
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Above the valley heat, the Pueblos Mancomunados run their own trails through cloud forest and pine. These are the best Sierra Norte hikes and mountain-village trips: which are a day out and which stay overnight, how much climbing each involves, prices, and which suit walkers versus serious hikers.
Sierra Norte hiking from Oaxaca City: pine-oak trails near 3,000m, guide Luis Fernando, and serious mountain meals included.
“Amazing guide and wonderful hiking, views were amazing and I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves the outdoors”
Market breakfast and a 3-hour Sierra Norte hike from Oaxaca City through cloud forest, with coffee stops and a lunch break.
“My cousin and I booked a hike and Daniel was our guide. He took us to a local market first for breakfast and I had the best tamales ever! The hike itself was wonderful. There were no others on the trail which was nice. Daniel was a great guide. He taught us many things about Oaxaca, the mountains, etc. The hardest part of the hike was the last 20-30 mins of the ascent… difficult primarily because of the altitude. Otherwise, we were met with amazing views and hot coffee/tea to warm up. The descent was easy. We saw many cows, mushrooms, local plants, an hummingbirds. Highly recommend this hike. A…”
A full-day Sierra Norte hike from Oaxaca to a cloud forest village, with memelas breakfast, indigenous culture, and homemade mountain lunch.
“Amazing day trip and a lovely hike with stunning views. Breakfast and lunch both excellent as well, and Ivan was an excellent guide. Highly recommend!”
Hike in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte to Cuajimoloyas with a certified guide, included breakfast and tea, and community-hosted plant stories.
“Great experience! Our guide was really friendly and took lots of time to show us the beautiful area.”
Hike the historic 18 km Camino Real from Latuvi toward Lachatao in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte with small-group guides and great food.
“Of our month long trip to Oaxaca, our two day hike from Cuajimoloyas to Lachatao is the highlight. Our guide, Paula, showed immense enthusiasm for the ecosystems we hiked through. The knowledge from the local guides who walked along with us gave an insight into the connection with the land that the communities of the Sierra Notre have. The 25km we hiked on the first day was perfect for us as experienced hikers. I cannot recommend Coyote Adventures enough, and hope I can join them on another adventure in the future.”
A 5-hour Oaxaca City mountain loop with a moderate hike, big skyline views, and calming cacao and copal rituals, plus breakfast.
“I had a wonderful time with Margaux on this hike and spiritual experience. The walk was beautiful and very serene, and I enjoyed the local spiritual rituals along the way. The breakfast was also very tasty. This is a great experience for someone who wants to get out in nature and to also experience some local cultural customs. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Margaux and highly recommend this activity.”
Hike the Sierra Norte from Oaxaca City to Cuajimoloyas with included breakfast and lunch, pine forest trails, and an optional suspension bridge.
“Highly recommend this hiking excursion! Ivan is deeply knowledgeable about Oaxacan culture/surrounding nature, native plants, and his passion for the outdoors is contagious. He’s extremely organized and was very attentive to all the details to ensure we had a special experience. The sweet little comedor he took us to for breakfast and lunch before/after the hike was the perfect way to start and end our day in Cuajimoloyas. The hike itself was great — the views were excellent and Ivan identified noteworthy plants and birds!”
