Ancestral Flavors:
a Oaxacan Culinary Journey
| Mexico
A fun and immersive experience into the world of Oaxaca's culinary arts!
Travel to the epicenter of Mexican cooking and cuisine: Oaxaca! Delve into the fun and the culinary history of the region. This program revolves around pre-Hispanic gastronomy and cooking techniques that are still alive and in-use today. Learn about the rituals of the kitchen, visit together as a group the vibrant open-air markets and gain an insight into the art of selecting fresh ingredients to prepare and enjoy traditional dishes. Prior Spanish knowledge is not necessary for this program since the very nature of the workshops is an excellent introductory course to the language and a great way to learn it while having fun.
Dates & Prices
Jun 28 - Jul 12 (15 days) $TbA
Program at a Glance
Ages: 14 - 18
Minimum Group Size: 4 participants
Maximum Group Size: 10 participants
Focus: Cooking, culinary arts
Level of Spanish: A basic level of Spanish is recommended
Accommodation: Homestay
Airport Code: OAX (Xoxocotlán International Airport)
Program Location: Oaxaca City
What's Included
Room & Board | Onsite Directors | Cooking Classes | Excursions | Cultural Activities | Airport Transfers | International Medical Insurance
Highlights
Interact with market vendors to familiarize yourself with the local ingredients.
Visits to neighboring indigenous communities to discover ancestral cooking techniques and secrets.
Afternoon cultural activities to have fun while exploring the best of Oaxaca.
Weekend excursions to Monte Alban ruins, Hierve el Agua mountain springs, and Teotitlan Village.
Details
Airport transfers (OAX) by a program director.
Two participants are normally placed per home. All houses have WiFi. Careful selection of the homestay to match your interests and preferences.
Homemade meals prepared by your homestay in order to further experience Oaxacan cuisine and cooking traditions.
Morning cooking classes and workshops.
Meet with local chefs and restaurant owners to gain insight into the professional side of the culinary arts.
Visit the major food markets of Oaxaca. Select produce and ingredients at the daily markets to be used in your cooking classes.
Travel to indigenous communities to learn about their cooking traditions and the rituals underlying them.
Visit an indigenous community, where diabetes and childhood obesity or major problems, to help prepare healthy snacks for the school children. Learn about the challenges of modern day junk food consumption vs. the return to traditional foods and ingredients into the diet.
Emphasis on corn and its central role in the Mexican diet.
Enjoy a delicious traditional farewell dinner at the end of the program.
typical day
Morning: Breakfast with your homestay and walk to your cooking class.
Midday: Enjoy lunch and siesta at your homestay.
Afternoon: Cultural activities and leisure time.
Evening: Dinner at homestay, relax, and a good night's sleep.
