Oaxaca Outdoors

Ancient indigenous wisdom as a mirror for rediscovering our own roots.
All our expeditions are fully kosher, carefully designed to maintain the highest standards in any destination.
02/07/2026
07/07/2026
$1,500 per person
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50% due 30 days before departure

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Group Size
Max 30
Duration
6 Days
Target Audience

Ages 25–60
Beginners welcome — no prior outdoor experience required

Physical Level
⬛⬜⬜ Easy–Moderate

8 days in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca — living alongside indigenous communities who practice sustainable living, deep hospitality, and ancient tradition.

Pine-oak forest hikes, traditional medicine workshops, bioconstruction, ancestral gastronomy.

Tikkun Olam through immersive learning. Not cultural tourism — a mirror for rediscovering our own indigenous roots as a Jewish people.

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What's Included

  • All transport Oaxaca City ↔ Sierra Norte
  • 7 nights in community cabins
  • All meals (vegetarian / local)
  • All workshops & materials (herbalism, bioconstruction, cooking)
  • Local indigenous guides + bilingual Shebet team
  • Temazcal & ceremonies
  • Basic insurance within the region

What's Not Included

  • Flights to Oaxaca
  • First/last night in Oaxaca City (if arriving early / leaving late)
  • Personal gear (day pack, headlamp)
  • Tips for local guides
  • Personal purchases & crafts
  • International travel insurance

What's Included

  • All transport Oaxaca City ↔ Sierra Norte
  • 7 nights in community cabins
  • All meals (vegetarian / local)
  • All workshops & materials (herbalism, bioconstruction, cooking)
  • Local indigenous guides + bilingual Shebet team
  • Temazcal & ceremonies
  • Basic insurance within the region

What's Not Included

  • Flights to Oaxaca
  • First/last night in Oaxaca City (if arriving early / leaving late)
  • Personal gear (day pack, headlamp)
  • Tips for local guides
  • Personal purchases & crafts
  • International travel insurance

The most accessible Shebet expedition — without sacrificing depth.

Focus on cultural encounter, not extreme physical challenge. Unique conceptual lens: Oaxacan indigenous communities as a mirror for understanding ancient agricultural, cyclical Judaism. Tikkun Olam through mutual learning and community economy.

Key Highlights

  • 7 nights in rustic cabins — Pueblos Mancomunados
  • Medicinal plant workshop with local healers
  • Bioconstruction experience with ancestral techniques
  • Wild mushroom foraging + traditional cooking
  • Temazcal: ancestral steam purification ceremony
  • Gastronomy workshop: corn harvest & preparation
  • Shabbat reflection and rest in the mountains
  • Hikes through pine-oak forests and canyon trails
  • All meals with local, ancestral ingredients

Itinerary
Overview

Day 1: Oaxaca City

Ethnobotanical garden + historic center

Day 2: Hike Llano Grande → Cuajimoloyas

Medicinal plants workshop

Day 3: Forest canyon trek

Optional zip-line

Day 4: Wild mushroom foraging

Traditional cooking experience

Day 5: Bioconstruction workshop

Temazcal ceremony

Day 6: Corn harvest

Ancestral gastronomy workshop

Day 7: Shabbat

Reflection, rest & nature integration

Day 8: Return to Oaxaca City

Farewell

Who Is This For

  • Seeking connection with indigenous wisdom and living traditions
  • Interested in traditional medicine, herbs, bioconstruction
  • Want moderate physical experience (no extreme challenge)
  • Value community hospitality and local food
  • Curious about parallels between Judaism and indigenous cultures
  • First outdoor expedition or basic fitness level: perfect entry point
  • Latin American Jewish community (Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, etc.)

Who Is This For

  • Looking for high-performance physical challenge (try Wild)
  • Expecting resort or urban comforts
  • Not interested in indigenous / ancestral world
  • Require strict kosher diet (local vegetarian available, not certified)
  • Cannot tolerate rustic facilities (forest cabins)
  • Need constant connectivity (limited signal)

Who Is This For

  • Seeking connection with indigenous wisdom and living traditions
  • Interested in traditional medicine, herbs, bioconstruction
  • Want moderate physical experience (no extreme challenge)
  • Value community hospitality and local food
  • Curious about parallels between Judaism and indigenous cultures
  • First outdoor expedition or basic fitness level: perfect entry point
  • Latin American Jewish community (Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, etc.)

Who Is This For

  • Looking for high-performance physical challenge (try Wild)
  • Expecting resort or urban comforts
  • Not interested in indigenous / ancestral world
  • Require strict kosher diet (local vegetarian available, not certified)
  • Cannot tolerate rustic facilities (forest cabins)
  • Need constant connectivity (limited signal)

Testimonials

"Be open to new experiences, connect with nature through Judaism and vice versa, as it gives you a new perspective on your identity. Step out of your comfort zone, because these kinds of experiences really help strengthen our identity and character. Invest in this type of journey and don’t overthink it. (You don’t always need to know what the trip is about — you just have to trust and experience it.)"
La Fricha
"It was a truly deep and transformative experience. It’s impressive how much you can live in such a short time."
Regina
"Hearts come out of my mouth when I talk about this trip! I absolutely recommend it."
Nyra Troyce
"Thank you for such incredible work — your attention was amazing and made me feel safe, supported, and accompanied at all times."
Marion Arouesty
"It was magical, magical. Very special and full of connection."
Daniela Levy

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