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Wild Mushroom Foraging in the Sierra Sur


Only 8 spots left! Write to us here for reservations and more information.

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 tamales 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

  • Traditional mezcal tasting

  • Temezcal

  • Visit to a día de plaza or big market day in the region

Later Event: September 13
Mole, Maíz, and Mezcal