Be sure to set your clocks—in Oaxaca, you’re on Central Standard Time, which is +2 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, -5 hours behind GMT / UTC.

Trip Start

Our adventure begins at 10am on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at El Callejon hotel (see Trip Overview) in Oaxaca, Mexico. It's each guest's responsibility to meet at the trip's starting point on time.

Arrival Airport

The best airport to fly into is Oaxaca's Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX), about 30 minutes by car or taxi from our hotel. There are direct flights to OAX from Mexico City (60min), Los Angeles LAX (4hrs 15min), Dallas-Fort Worth DFW (3 hrs) and Houston IAH (2 hrs 50min).

We recommend arriving at least one full day prior to the start of our trip in the case of unforeseen circumstances or travel delays. For recommendations on where to stay the night before, see the following Pre-Arrival Accommodations section.

Transfer from Airport

We recommend scheduling a car through our hotel, no more than 30 days ahead of your arrival. Contact the El Callejon directly to arrange.

Alternatively, you can organize your own taxi upon arrival at OAX airport at the ‘Transportes’ desk, located after baggage claim. The process is straightforward and hassle-free: You prepay for a collectivo (minibus) that’s either shared (around 150 pesos per person) or private (350 pesos per person). They'll give you a receipt and then you walk outside, where you’ll be directed into a vehicle. Oaxaca’s city center is about a 25-minute ride from the airport.

Pre-Arrival Accommodations

We stay in small boutique hotels on this trip—rooms go fast and daily rates change frequently. If you plan to arrive in Oaxaca prior to the beginning of our journey, we recommend staying at El Callejon (see Trip Overview). Please contact the hotel directly to book, and let them know you will be on a trip with Modern Adventure and would like to extend your stay prior to the trip start. We will try to ensure you stay in the same room from start to finish—however, please note that this is not always an option and rooms are subject to change.

If El Callejon is booked for the days preceding our trip, we also recommend:

Casona de Tita, a small and stylish boutique hotel with a lovely interior courtyard. Tel: +52 951 516 1400.

Los Amantes Boutique Hotel, in the heart of the city with rooftop views. Tel. +52 951 514 8899.

Trip End

We end our trip—after eight days of cultural and culinary exploration—on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

Departure Airport

We recommend booking your outbound flights from the Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, the same airport we started at.

Transfer to Airport

After breakfast on our last day, Modern Adventure will provide a complimentary transfer to Oaxaca’s OAX airport. If you would like to join this transfer, your flight home should depart from OAX at 12:30pm or later.

Please note: If you book a flight that leaves earlier than 12:30pm, or if you are planning on extending your time in Oaxaca, it is your responsibility to arrange alternative transportation to the airport.

Post-Trip Accommodations

We hope you have the opportunity to extend your stay in Oaxaca. If so, we recommend staying at our hotel, the El Callejon Hotel (see Trip Overview). Please note that any post-trip accommodation is your responsibility to book. If there is no availability at El Callejon, see our alternate hotels in the Pre-Arrival Accommodations section.