Oct 27, 2024
Stand out tour of my trip! - Luis lead an amazing hike through these magical mountains and curated the entire day to the groups needs and comfort levels. His knowledge of the areas plants, funghi and culture really enriched the experience.
The food was also amazing - some of the best meals I've had in Mexico. It was also a pleasant surprise that not only were vegan options available they were plentiful and i got to taste so many different dishes and mushrooms local to the area. I was even sent home with leaves foraged on the hike to make a native tea I enjoyed at breakfast.
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Sep 7, 2024
Highlight of my Oaxaca trip - I cannot say enough good things about this adventure! Luis was an amazing guide, he was so enthusiastic and knowledgable about our entire day. Everything about the day was perfection. The drive into the mountains was beautiful, the roads took us up above the clouds. We stopped for a massive breakfast that fueled us up for the hike. Luis then brought us to the trailhead and we started our hike. When I signed up for the adventure I had no idea that we'd be hunting for mushrooms during our hike. As an on again off again mushroom hunter this was a real treat. We collected so many different types on mushrooms on our trek, and were able to eat many of them at the end of the day. I won't go too much into the hike, other than to say we got to see a variety of different landscapes and terrains. The section we hiked through a narrow valley alongside a fast running stream was a big highlight for me (even if it was raining/ hailing at that time). At the end of our trek Luis brought us to a cute little mountain village where a local restaurant cooked up our mushroom haul. Everything was delicious. The entire day was a real treat. When I get the chance to return to Oaxaca I'll 100% reach out to Luis for another trek into the Sierra Norte!!
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Jun 12, 2024
Wonderful guide and environment - A pleasant surprise, Luis, our excellent guide.
Very pleasant, patient, smiling and with great knowledge of the place in terms of routes, the town and its inhabitants. During the tour he taught us and explained different types of vegetation and was a great connoisseur of all types of fungi.
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Jun 10, 2024
An incredible experience, 100% recommendable - My friends and I really enjoyed this hiking tour, Luis is a great guide, always attentive and enthusiastic
He explained to us every detail of the place and the mushroom family, the place is simply beautiful.
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May 3, 2024
Mountain Hike with a beautiful view and rewarding experience! - Luis is so knowledgeable and friendly as a tour guide, and patient as well. He is very familiar with the routes, and took us to incredibly beautiful places. We had a great time! Be aware that it is a proper hike in mountain terrain, not just a walk in the forest- we somewhat underestimated the difficulty of the terrain and overestimated our own physical abilities, and therefore suffered somewhat on the long very steep hills (but we don't blame him for that!). It is physically challenging, so we would suggest that if you are not very athletic or a regular hiker, you may want to get some practice in beforehand, or else reach out to Luis beforehand to discuss beginners routes. But we would definitely recommend it for a prepared hiker! Beautiful nature, beautiful mountains and unique plants, a lovely welcoming experience in one of Los Pueblos Mancomunados villages, and so conveniently arranged to take care of everything (snacks, meals, pickup and drive from a central location, skillful guiding). At the end of the day it was an unforgettable experience. Bring lots of water!
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May 2, 2024
Incredible hike with Luis - Luis was an amazing guide. He entertained us with his knowledge of the flora and fauna, including the culinary and medicinal uses of the plants in the forest. Our hike took us through varied terrain, mostly in pine forest and we hike to a peak of 10,500 feet. He was very considerate about the pace, and suggested several different routes depending on our energy level. The vie from the top was spectacular. Breakfast and lunch at two local roadside restaurants were easily the best food of our trip to Oaxaca. Luis was so thoughtful, considerate and knowledgeable that he will make any hike fit your ability and interests and give you a wonderful experience.
Read more about Hike through the forest of the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca - https://www.viator.com/tours/Oaxaca-City/Hike-through-the-forest-of-the-Sierra-Norte-de-Oaxaca/d50491-333827P1?mcid=56757
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Apr 29, 2024
Totally worth it! - What an incredible trip with Luis! It was myself and my two boys, 11 and 15. We loved getting out of the city feeling the cool breezes, smelling the clean air and seeing the beautiful views. Luis tailors the hike to your needs and provides snacks and water. Then there's the meals! A delicious breakfast and lunch and hand selected spots that were so special. Can't recommend this enough, Luis is a knowledgeable and kind guide!
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Apr 25, 2024
Our best experience in Oaxaca - Luis was an amazing guide. He entertained us with his knowledge of the flora and fauna, including the culinary and medicinal uses of the plants in the forest. Our hike took us through varied terrain, mostly in pine forest and we hike to a peak of 10,500 feet. He was very considerate about the pace, and suggested several different routes depending on our energy level. The vie from the top was spectacular. Breakfast and lunch at two local roadside restaurants were easily the best food of our trip to Oaxaca. Luis was so thoughtful, considerate and knowledgeable that he will make any hike fit your ability and interests and give you a wonderful experience.
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Apr 5, 2024
Beautiful hike with a talented guide. - If you like hiking, I would recommend Más Montaña. Luis is passionate about the mountain and knows it well. He customized the experience to our preference and shared authentic local food at two interesting spots. He also picked great music for the rides to and from the mountain!
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Mar 15, 2024
Great Day in the Mountains - My husband and I did a hike with Luis in 2022 and enjoyed it so much we signed up again this year and brought friends with us. Luis is a great guide - he is knowledgebable about the environment and is in tune with the abilites and wishes of the group as far as which routes are best to take. We stopped for a delicious breakfast before the hike and enjoyed a big lunch afterward. Spending the day in the beautiful mountains was a nice contrast to all the time we had spent in the city. I hope to return to Oaxaca and would happily do another hike with Luis. Highly recommended.
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