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Activities planned:
Talks by a local mycologist teaching us about the local mushrooms of the region and Oaxaca and their uses
A guided walk in the high altitude (2440 m/8000 ft above sea level) pine forests of the region where we will collect different kinds of mushrooms with the mycologist and local guide from the community
Create an identification table to learn about the varieties of mushrooms we collect, their scientific classifications, and their uses
A cooking class with a cocinera tradicional learning local dishes like amarillo or hongos a la mexicana that use edible mushrooms
The chance to learn how to make traditional mountain bread in a wood fired oven
Group meals featuring edible mushrooms of the region
Includes:
Personalized guide and translation (English/Spanish)
Comfortable transportation round trip from Oaxaca City (3 hours each way)
Cost of all programmed activities over the course of the trip
6 meals (most featuring edible mushrooms)
2 night stay at Puesta del Sol cabins (double occupancy)
Drinking water and light snacks
Donation to local elementary school for much needed school supplies