Oaxaca July Group Trip Application 2023

Join Luisa in Oaxaca for a once-in-a-lifetime experience and learn more about:

• Indigenous Zapotec culture
• Traditional Oaxacan Cuisine
• Magical Surrounding Towns
• Guelaguetza Festival 

Details:  This boutique trip is designed to be an intimate and submersive cultural experience. Luisa values each and every relationship she has developed with locals in Oaxaca and she will be introducing you to many people in her community who she considers like family.  If you want an authentic look into Oaxaca and you love artisan craft, food, culture, and adventure then this is the trip for you. 

About Luisa: Luisa is a Mexican-American journalist who has worked for both national and local news stations. She left the news world to launch her own company, Mexico In My Pocket. Mexico In My Pocket's mission is to show people a side of Mexico often overlooked in the media world. By the end of this trip, you're guaranteed to fall in love with Mexico and you'll want to start planning your next adventure to this amazing part of the world.

About Guelaguetza: Join us in Oaxaca for one of Mexico's most famous cultural experiences known as Guelaguetza. During the month of July, Indigenous communities from all over Oaxaca come together to celebrate their unique differences and cultures through traditional dance, parades, and more.

Trip Dates & Pricing:

DATES | July 14-21, 2023, 7 nights and 8 days

TRIP PRICE | Starting at $3500 per person
Double Occupancy = $3500 per person | $1750 DEPOSIT DUE TODAY
Single Occupancy = $4500 | $2250 DEPOSIT DUE TODAY

HOW TO JOIN | To join this trip, you must submit an application and be approved.

APPLICATION FEE | To avoid non-serious inquiries, we are now requiring a $75 application fee. Once you submit your application fee, we will email you an application. 

If your application is approved, we will send a detailed itinerary of the trip to your email. After reviewing the itinerary in full, you will have two weeks to pay the non-refundable deposit and to send the signed Terms & Conditions agreement + a copy of your travel insurance.

If you do not submit payment within two weeks, you will forfeit your place and we will offer it to the next applicant in line.

The remaining payment is due on June 14, 2023. Up until June 14, 2023 you can give up your trip spot at any time; however, you will forfeit the non-refundable deposit.

If your application is NOT approved, you will receive an email with a gift card code which will be redeemable at our online store.

*APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 1ST*

SPOTS AVAILABLE |  15 spots only.

What the Trip Includes:

• 7 nights at Boutique Hotel in Oaxaca.
• Transportation to and from airport..
• Majority of meals. Unless noted otherwise.
• Activities mentioned on Itinerary.
• Spanish & English Translation.
• Private Driver to surrounding areas. 
• Visit artisan studios and learn about the craft.
• Tips for all meals, hotels, drivers, and activity guides.
• Cooking class with traditional Oaxacan cook.
• Sorpresas I can't share on here with you, but that you'll enjoy!

What the Trip Does Not Include:

• Alcoholic beverages.
• Airfare and/or other means of travel to/from Oaxaca
• Packing materials
• Incidental expenses
• Tips for trip hosts
• Required travel insurance
• Meals not listed in itinerary
• Extra excursions or events you plan on free day

For more details, including our hotel accommodations, cancellation policy, terms and conditions, please email luisa@mexicoinmypocket.com.