Full-day hike to Camino a la Palma – Tlalixtac

Located less than an hour from Oaxaca city, Camino a la Palma runs many miles from high in the Sierra Norte near the village of La Neveria down to Tlalixtac in the Tlacolula valley. Today’s hike will cover about 10.5 km. (round-trip) of that distance along the lowest part of the trail, which we will access a few miles from Tlalixtac. This makes a very satisfying moderate day trek, using first the service road going to five small dams strung along the creek, then a hiking and biking trail going further up the valley. The most challenging feature will be the several creek crossings we will encounter going each direction. Hiking poles will come in handy for crossing the streams if there has been recent rain.

Some safety and hike detail reminders:

• Water — bring and drink more than you think you need, please. Dehydration occurs 30% faster at the altitude of the Oaxaca valley than sea level. So, please be mindful of your water intake.
• Bring insect repellent and sunscreen.
• Hiking poles are recommended, but optional
• Bring a light rain coat
• Hiking boots are preferred
• Bring some coins with you to pay for bathroom access and cash to pay for your lunch at the restaurant.
  
  Type of tour:

➡️ Type/Difficulty: Out & Back/ Countryside / Moderate
➡️ Distance: 11 km.
➡️ Elevation Change: + 218 m / + 193 m
➡️ Additional Fee: Small admission Fee of $100 pesos x person.
➡️ Meal: Lunch in Huayapam
➡️ Time frame: 7:30 – 2:30 pm. Please arrive at the boarding location at least 15 minutes before departure.
➡️ Meeting Point: Calle de Los Libres, between Zárate and San Martin, directly behind the Grand Fiesta Americana Hotel.

7:30 Leave from Los Libres street 
8:15 Begin hike
10:30 Reach turnaround point
12:30 End hike
1:00 Lunch at lake side restaurant in Huayapam (cost not included)
2:30 Return to Oaxaca