Ancient Zapotec Peak & Landscape Hike

The experience

We start at 6:00 a.m. in the Historic Center of Teotitlán del Valle and set out on a hike to Guie-Bets, one of the community's ancestral peaks and a place of deep meaning in the Zapotec tradition. We arrive around 7:30 a.m., when the morning light begins to transform the landscape of the Valley. Along the way you will learn about some of the medicinal plants and local herbs that are part of the community's traditional knowledge, and discover the flora and fauna that inhabit the mountains and the valley. At Guie-Bets, we will talk about the ancestral relationship between the Zapotec people, nature, and the forces that give life to the territory. Here, our ancestors made offerings and rituals honoring the Sun and the Rain — elements essential to life and agriculture. More than a hike, this is an opportunity to walk the territory from a Zapotec perspective and connect with the ancestral memory of Teotitlán.

Itinerary

1. 6:00am

   Meet at Teotitlán del Valle Historical Center and start the walk

2. 6:30am

   Learn about local medicinal plants, herbs and wildlife along the trail

3. 7:30am

   Arrive at Guie-Bets, the ancient Zapotec peak of tributes to the Sun and Rain deities

4. 8:30am

   Offering votives and time for photographs of the valley

5. 10:00am

   Return walk, ending at the Historical Center

Practical information

Bring a hat, water and long sleeve shirts. If you enjoy birding, ask your guide for advice on proper equipment. Restrictions may apply on high season months, please be advised.

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