Uncover the best of Sierra Norte Day Trip the local Way

"My daughter and I had such a wonderful day with Tanivat and Enrique visiting several artist outside of Oaxaca City. They were very informative teachers to learn about the history of the Oaxaca people and the crafts. Some things that stood out were talking with the ceramicist Jose Garcia and his wife, eating at Almú was an extra special treat and the Alebrije workshop was really great. What a beautiful day. "

"Excellent tour guide - so caring , professional with a humane touch ! Rare in these days where money is everything"

"I booked a private day tour with Tanivet and Enrique during a recent trip to Oaxaca, and I cannot recommend them enough. They were incredibly engaging, deeply knowledgeable, and wonderfully passionate about sharing their heritage and history of Oaxaca. What truly stood out was how they accommodated my 85-year-old mother. They were patient, adjusted the walking pace, helped my mother in and out of the car, and helped her access all of the sites including Monte Albán. They even brought along walking sticks for my mother to use. I had reached out to other tour guides / tour companies outside of this site and they discouraged me from planning a trip to Monte Albán due to my mother's age and mobility issues. Thank you Tanivet and Enrique for planning an incredible adventure and taking good care of my mom."

"Probably the best tour that I’ve ever done. I was really impressed with the Hierve el Agua - scenic and beautiful. Amazing views and a great swim. The handcrafts prior were surprisingly interesting too. The highlight of the tour was undoubtedly Sofia. What an absolutely superb guide. She made the whole trip really memorable. Her local knowledge was superb and she was warm and connected. It felt like we were going out with a good friend. Thank you. "

"Tanivet was an excellent tour guide. Our tour with herbgave us a great knowledge of the artisans of Oaxaca. Our visit to the blind ceramicist was the highlight of the tour. Tanivet was also very accommodative to my wife as she did not feel well during the tour. Enrique was a great partner and driver as well. We will definitely recommend Tanivet to our friends and family who plan to visit Oaxaca."

"Sofia was a great, informative, and fun guide! Not only did she take us to some fantastic spots outside the city, but she had a killer playlist going while we were in the car cruising. We throughly enjoyed her hosting us and sharing all the Oaxacan food, culture, and sights. The people, views, and mezcal she introduced will leave an indelible mark on our souls. We are very grateful and she even let us control the tunes at one point! What a fun day!!"

"Enrique and Tani are a great couple, and we enjoyed a lovely day exploring the outskirts of Oaxaca. Tani was very communicative leading up to our pick up time. Enrique's 80's and 90's rockband playlist gave us carpool karaoke vibes. This was our last day on a 5 day trip, and we were very tired, yet wanted to visit both Teotitlan de Valle and the Hierva al Aqua without spending too much time sitting in the pueblos or swimming in the natural pools. Tani made us great reservations at a friend's award winning restaurant and we had a great send off back to the US. "

"Tanivet has tremendous knowledge of the history of Monte Alban. It was fascinating to listen to the debates the experts have on the uses for various buildings layered in with stories from her father and her spending time as a child around the site with him. It was one of the best historical tours we have done. Anyone who gets to spend the day touring with her will be lucky."

"We loved our tour of Monte Alban so much we booked a second tour with Tanivet and Enrique a few days after to tour Hierve El Agua. From start to finish, the tour was wonderful on both days. Everything is so well organized, passionately informative, and so interesting. We loved getting to learn more about the rich history and culture of Oaxaca. Tanivet was an incredible tour guide and we feel lucky and honored to have had a chance to learn the history through her perspective and lenses. Enrique was also wonderful as well, so attentive and incredible. We could not recommend this tour enough. The hospitality and generosity is one of a kind. Thank you so much, we will miss you! Until next time! "

"We had a lovely day with Tanivet, where she shared great personal stories as we toured Monte Albán, Arrazola, and a Mezcal distillery. "