Private tour in Oaxaca Luis M
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Welcome to Oaxaca, visitors! My name is Luis Mendoza—a proud Zapotec rug weaver from the ancestral community of Teotitlán del Valle, known worldwide for its rich textile traditions. I was born and raised in this sacred land and later continued my upbringing and studies in Southern California. These two worlds gave me a deep appreciation for cultural heritage and a strong sense of service—both to my local community and to every traveler who visits Oaxaca. As a child, I found joy in weaving, but limited resources led me to seek new paths. I began guiding visitors through my hometown—connecting them with local markets, ancient sites, mountain trails, and the workshops of renowned master weavers and artists. At age 14, I migrated to the U.S., where I fully embraced the value of being Zapotec and developed a strong foundation in customer service and cultural hospitality. For the past six years, I worked in San Miguel de Allende, assisting expats and visitors eager to explore the magic of Oaxaca. Today, I continue this mission with even more passion—offering personalized tours that reflect the true heart of my people. I love sharing Oaxaca’s vast diversity—its Indigenous wisdom, food, art, and the spirit of Guelaguetza, a beautiful word that embodies reciprocity, community, and celebration across our many ethnolinguistic groups. ✨ Let me guide you into a deeper Oaxaca—one rooted in family, tradition, and authentic experience. All of my tours are thoughtfully customized to meet your interests and comfort. Your satisfaction is my mission. Credentials: 🚐 Federally licensed for tourism transportation by Mexico's SCT 📍 Authorized local guide from Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca
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The connection between earth and one of the sacred ancestral plants in Mexico, the Goddess that turned into an agave plant then converting into different drinks to share and celebrate among us, family and friends from the region. Every spiritual event or ritual in our State has to be done with the sharing of Mezcal, experience Zapotec sacred drink distilled from a large variety of endemic agaves from de region, each agave with a different aroma and taste, the time and work involved to harvest, and the shape given in the final distillation, will visit agave plantation field to identify the plants available in our region due to the minerals and properties of the land. Events are very important for what means "Dix Beah" as to ask permission from mother earth with "Sacred Words" to the family and friends asking for better will among us; involved in every spiritual event, after sharing 2 servings of Mezcal and getting into sacred agreements hosting family shares what is considered part of the Guelaguetza.
- Picked up from Hotel to Palenque 1hr - Sacred words and sharing by the altar 30 mins - Explanation of artisanal Mezcal and different varieties of agave plants 1hrs 30 mins - Field walk and explanation about maintenance of agave plantations 2 hrs - Introduction to word Guelaguetza by the family 1hr - Distillation of Mezcal Artesanal 1hr - Back to Hotel 1hr Tour can be customized upon request according to your group size
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Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
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