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"Cristina was not only informative but also conversational and warm. She made what could feel like a daunting scheduled event so relaxing, it really felt like we met up with an old friend who knew our likes and knew exactly what to show us around this city. She incorporated storytelling, history, personal introductions, activities, and wit to keep the tour moving and engaging. Couldn't ask for more, honestly. Thank you so much, Cristina, for being the one of the highlights of our trip and for the guidance that made it a trip to remember!"

"Rolando adjusted to our pace (it was a very hot day so we needed to stop often or to take refuge in the shade). He made sure we had a good tour of the city that he clearly loves."

"Tanivet was fantastic! Her enthusiastic and deep knowledge of Oaxaca was a highlight of the trip. She is completely fluent in English. We were able to visit a couple of local artist in their home, which would not have happened on a group tour. We walked the city for several hours at night and it was very memorable. Highly recommended if I travel to Oaxaca again, I will use her for that type of tour and also the ruins."

"We had a wonderful time with Cris! She was very knowledgeable, was able to adapt the tour to our needs, and fed us delicious food! She also gave us great recommendations for the rest of our time in Oaxaca. Highly recommend!"

"We made a great decision in hiring Tanivet to help us explore a colorful neighborhood, Jalatlaco, near our first night in Oaxaca. After getting to our hotel from the airport, Tanivet met us at our hotel. We spent 2+ hours touring the Jatatlaco barrio. She shared with us her enthusiasm and love for Oaxaca City. Her English was excellent. She provided historical background information about her city. She suggested places to eat and foods along the way (at our request). She exhibited a friendly an warm personality. Her tour was first class in every respect. Our group of six adults recommend her 100% Thanks, Tanivet!!"

"Our group of four spent two days with Sofia in and around Oaxaca. We started with a culinary walk through Oaxaca. Sofia introduced us to so many great food experiences, in the food capital of Mexico. She knew how to find the hidden gems and we loved every minute of it. She also gave us some restaurant and shopping recommendations, which we took advantage of. On the second day, she toured us through the region, and again showed us the personal side of things. We really enjoyed our hikes, talking about nature and the region’s history. We ended with a fun mezcal tasting at a distillery she had known since a kid because it was her grandparents’ favorite. We really appreciated the personal and friendly tour Sofia gave to us and highly recommend booking with her! "

"We had a wonderful time with Carlos. He took us to a more quiet and local part of Oaxaca, which was great! We tasted really nice foods and even did a chocolate tasting. Highly recommend the tour and choose Carlos ! "

"It was a great way to find out about the local history and the great local food. Sofia was a great guide! "

"We thoroughly enjoyed Tanivet and her knowledge of Oaxaca City. She met us at our hotel and showed us areas we never would have seen otherwise. Our tour was three hours and because she said it’s impossible to cover everything in three hours, she pointed out areas for us to explore on our own time. We loved it!"

"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."