About the Hike: The rolling hill country on the west side of the Etla Valley is very scenic and a delight to both hikers and mountain bikers. It is a beautiful area at any time of the year, but especially so in the fall when the hillsides and farm fields are at their greenest. Both San Andrés Ixtlahuaca and San Felipe Tejalápam are a bit off the beaten path, and so do not see many visitors. As the hike route is exposed to the full sun the whole way, participants should wear hats and use sunscreen. The map below shows our route. It runs 5.3 miles (8.5 kms) and offers some great views of the surrounding countryside.

Driving Time: 60 minutes

Type/Difficulty: Countryside / Moderate to Difficult

Hike Type: Point to Point hike

Starting elevation: 5422 feet/ 1652 meters

Distance: 5.3 miles /8.5 KM

Elevation Change:+366 ft / -383 ft / +111 m / - 116 m

Additional Fee: Admission/ Guide: TBC

Meal: n/a, hikers will be back in Oaxaca by around 1PM

Time frame: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Please arrive at the boarding location at least 15 minutes before departure.

Meeting & Return Point: Calle de Los Libres, between Zarate and San Martin, directly behind the Grand Fiesta Americana Hotel. See map on the hiking introduction page.