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"We had an amazing afternoon with Sofia. A proud Oaxacan, Sofia gave us so much information, particularly about the food but also lots of general information about Oaxaca and the Oaxacan region. She took us to places we would have been too timid to go ourselves - we wouldn't have known what to order, and we don't speak Spanish. All the food we tried was delicious, and it was a lovely private tour with just the 2 of us and Sofia. It felt like a combination walking + food tour. We did it in the afternoon and only needed a piece of fruit for dinner that evening! Thank you Sofia for a wonderful afternoon. We enjoyed your company and appreciated your knowledge. Highly recommend."

"A must do introduction to local cuisine and so much more. Newcomers to any country or city should seek advice from a local if they plan on leaving their hotel. Raquel showed a depth of experience and her recommendations have set our group up for the entirety of our time in Oaxaca. We can’t thank her enough for the introduction and continued recommendations above and beyond the original tour! Highly recommend."

"We did a walking tour with Raquel around Jalatlaco, Oaxaca. She was brilliant, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, understood culture, people and the natural world. We learned so much and came away in awe of Raquel. She is also great company and very kind. Definitely recommend. "

"We had an amazing time with Tanivet! She was excellent at communicating with us from the moment we made our booking, and once we met in person, she made us feel welcome right away. Our first stop was Monte Albán. Tanivet’s deep knowledge and fascinating stories made for a far richer experience than if we had visited on our own. Afterward, we visited the town of Arrazola, where we met the talented artisans behind the beautiful alebrijes. At our request, Tanivet took us to a wonderful family-owned restaurant for lunch. The spread of traditional dishes—including moles, memelas, sopas, postres and fresh tortillas—was absolutely delicious and did not disappoint! Our tour concluded at a mezcal distillery, which was the perfect way to end the day. Tanivet took such great care of us throughout the entire trip. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oaxaca! "

"Sofia gave us a great tour around Oaxaca and some lovely local food to try. A great introduction to the city and she recommended more places to us which we tried later in the week. Thank you Sofia! "

"Our tour of Monte Alban with Tanivet was wonderful! She recommended that we start early to avoid the crowds and the heat which was a great idea! Her knowledge and passion for Monte Alban was palpable! She adjusted our itinerary to also include a beautiful convent on the outskirts of Oaxaca. Tanivet was easy to talk to and provided insight on historical, social and cultural levels, and had a great sense of humor. Definitely a 10/10! Would recommend Tanivet to anyone! "

"Our tour of Jalatlaco with Raquel was wonderful! It was an excessively hot day and my daughter wasn’t feeling well, so Raquel quickly adjusted our itinerary and yet still managed to show us the main areas of interest within Jalatlaco! She was easy to talk to and provided insight on historical, cultural and social levels. A 10/10 for sure! Would recommend Raquel to anyone! "

"Spent an amazing day with Sofia touring beautiful natural scapes, visiting a one of a kind Sunday market, visiting an incredible local mezcal distillery and spending time in an artisan village. Oh, and did I mention the incredible tree that we saw? Largest (squat”ish”) tree in the world. Loved visiting the Oaxaca area with Sofia and glimpsing the culture through her eyes. Amazing day! Amazing guide! She started our day as a guide. She ended our day as a friend! "

"Raquel was amazing! Knowledgable and adaptive to all our questions and interests. We met her on our first day in Oaxaca and she helped us plot out our remaining days in this wonderful city by giving us many recommendations and tips. She even followed up after the tour with a few extra things to do. Oh and the food we tried was so favourful and interesting! Thank you Raquel for helping us create a wonderful stay for us in Oaxaca!"

"Cristina did a wonderful job not just introducing us to the foods of Oaxaca, but also explaining the historical and cultural context. She was an invaluable source of tips for sightseeing, shopping and day trips. We greatly enjoyed our time with Cristina and would be happy to recommend her."