Tierraventura Ecoturismo
Tierraventura Ecoturismo
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Paul M
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Jan 2023 • Solo
Yves pointed towards a fury spot on a big rock that otherwise would have passed unnoticed. Underneath hanging cactus mingled more than a thousand spiders in what it seemed an exquisit orgy—now disturbed by the passerby voyeurs. It’s this quality to point out the details and fill them with rich and unattended knowledge that made my three days tour with Claudia and Yves throughout the mointains of Sierra Norte in the beautiful state of Oaxaca very special (and that motivated me to leave a positive review here so maybe you too have the opportunity to share a similar experience).
A white VW van picked me up at 8:40am at my stay in Oaxaca city. We had a one hour drive to Cuajimoloyas during which Claudia introduced our group—I shared my tour with a couple from Switzerland and a couple from Canada, all tours comprise a maximum of six person—to important characteristics of the countryside, its people, and their history. I particularly enjoyed the profound introduction to regional medical and healing practices. Yves took us to a six hours hike across the forest and hills, while Claudia stored our luggage in the prepared cabins (equipped with extra blankets against the cold) and organized a late lunch in a local restaurant, an all you can eat buffet of local specialties included in the prize. After a rest in the cabins and plenty of time to enjoy the view, we were taken out to dinner again in another restaurant. The next two days we continued our journey equally sporty, comfortable and luxurious to Latuvi and Lachatao, where our trip ended. I was returned to my place in Oaxaca city around 7pm enriched with new knowledge about local traditions, customs, and flora—our second local guide, Carlos, was a real expert in discovering orchids from an astonishing distance, although he could not compete with Sonya‘s, the name of our first guide, experience with the use of flowers and plants. Although Yves knows the mointains by heart, he still likes to work together with guides from the villages to strengthen the exchange, and in their almost 25 years of practice Claudia and Yves have built up a strong friendship with most inhabitants of the villages. They seem to be able to adapt to any kind of needs (from extra sporty to relaxed, vegan to gluten-free) and I strongly recommend to communicate your preferences beforehand. Compared to other travel agencies the tour was unique and I strongly recommend to book with Tierraventura if you have the chance. Apart from all the unexpected knowledge I appreciated most the enthusiasm that Claudia and Yves still develop as self appointed embassadors of this region.
A white VW van picked me up at 8:40am at my stay in Oaxaca city. We had a one hour drive to Cuajimoloyas during which Claudia introduced our group—I shared my tour with a couple from Switzerland and a couple from Canada, all tours comprise a maximum of six person—to important characteristics of the countryside, its people, and their history. I particularly enjoyed the profound introduction to regional medical and healing practices. Yves took us to a six hours hike across the forest and hills, while Claudia stored our luggage in the prepared cabins (equipped with extra blankets against the cold) and organized a late lunch in a local restaurant, an all you can eat buffet of local specialties included in the prize. After a rest in the cabins and plenty of time to enjoy the view, we were taken out to dinner again in another restaurant. The next two days we continued our journey equally sporty, comfortable and luxurious to Latuvi and Lachatao, where our trip ended. I was returned to my place in Oaxaca city around 7pm enriched with new knowledge about local traditions, customs, and flora—our second local guide, Carlos, was a real expert in discovering orchids from an astonishing distance, although he could not compete with Sonya‘s, the name of our first guide, experience with the use of flowers and plants. Although Yves knows the mointains by heart, he still likes to work together with guides from the villages to strengthen the exchange, and in their almost 25 years of practice Claudia and Yves have built up a strong friendship with most inhabitants of the villages. They seem to be able to adapt to any kind of needs (from extra sporty to relaxed, vegan to gluten-free) and I strongly recommend to communicate your preferences beforehand. Compared to other travel agencies the tour was unique and I strongly recommend to book with Tierraventura if you have the chance. Apart from all the unexpected knowledge I appreciated most the enthusiasm that Claudia and Yves still develop as self appointed embassadors of this region.
Written January 7, 2023
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isabella
Zurich, Switzerland1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
The two-day tour with Yves and Claudia was wonderful!
On the first day, Yves led us through the magical thicket of the Sierra Norte. The food in a nearby family-run restaurant was delicious. The insight into the workshop and the craftsmanship of the Molinillos was also very exciting. The overnight stay in Latuvi also gave us a spectacular starry sky.
On the second day, we hiked through changing vegetation and were able to learn from Yves' and the local guides' knowledge of plants and nature. Thank you for this contemplative foray into the magical nature of Oaxaca! :)) We felt very well looked after. Thank you both very much and all the best! Kind regards
On the first day, Yves led us through the magical thicket of the Sierra Norte. The food in a nearby family-run restaurant was delicious. The insight into the workshop and the craftsmanship of the Molinillos was also very exciting. The overnight stay in Latuvi also gave us a spectacular starry sky.
On the second day, we hiked through changing vegetation and were able to learn from Yves' and the local guides' knowledge of plants and nature. Thank you for this contemplative foray into the magical nature of Oaxaca! :)) We felt very well looked after. Thank you both very much and all the best! Kind regards
Written February 9, 2024
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Ioana - Comuna Travel
Montreal, Canada31 contributions
Feb 2021
My travel company partnered with Tierraventura in February 2020 for a spiritually focused 8-day retreat to Oaxaca. A year and a half later, this life-changing experience is something that continues to nourish each woman that was a part of this special experience, which also happened to be all of our last trips taken before coming home to a global pandemic. We spent 4 days in La Sierra Norte with Claudia, Lorena, and the communities of Cuajimoloyas and Lachatao that welcomed us into their communities, homes, and traditional culture and sacred ways of knowing. This profound experience is remains something that I have a hard time putting into words. Oaxaca is such a magical land, with so much beauty and wisdom to offer the seeking soul. Claudia and Yves are deeply connected to the lands and people of Oaxaca. It becomes very clear as soon as you meet them that they have been welcomed into these communities like family, and it's the same kind of welcome that then becomes extended to anyone who visits with them. Gracias gracias gracias, for bringing us into your world, and welcoming us into your community in Oaxaca like family. More than highly recommend experiencing the magical and sacred lands of Oaxaca with Tierraventura.
Written July 7, 2021
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Michelle Wade
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Jan 2022 • Friends
We did a day hike in the Sierra Norte Mountains with Yves and Claudia. The hike itself was 4 hours, but it was an all-day event. They picked us up at our hotel at 8:30 am in their very comfortable Volkswagen van, we picked up another couple, and headed up to the mountains. While we hiked with Yves, Claudia drove the van to our pick-up spot. We basically climbed up one side of the mountain, to the top, then down the other side. Yves had a snack at the top for us. The scenery was beautiful. The hike was challenging (for me, easier for the rest of my group who were in better shape!), but doable. Yves did a great job explaining the flora and fauna as we hiked. After the hike, we went to a restaurant and had a delicious lunch, and got a lesson on how the molinillo whisks are made (the whisk used to make frothy hot chocolate), and the opportunity to buy one if we wanted. It is very obvious that Yves and Claudia, originally from Switzerland and Germany but have been living in Oaxaca 24 years, are very integrated in the communities in these mountains. Their Spanish, French, English, and German are excellent. I think we were back to our hotel about 5:30 pm.
Written February 4, 2022
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Jed and Shayla
2 contributions
Nov 2022
We had a fantastic experience hiking with Yves. He was very punctual and picked us up exactly on time.
Yves himself is a very likable person full of knowledge and a great deal of fun to spend the day with. We felt like he was an old friend. He knows the forest intimately and was very generous with sharing his understanding of the local culture and history as well as the ecology of the area.
I would not hesitate to recommend Terraventura to anyone interested in experiencing a tour of the natural beauty of Oaxaca.
Yves himself is a very likable person full of knowledge and a great deal of fun to spend the day with. We felt like he was an old friend. He knows the forest intimately and was very generous with sharing his understanding of the local culture and history as well as the ecology of the area.
I would not hesitate to recommend Terraventura to anyone interested in experiencing a tour of the natural beauty of Oaxaca.
Written December 2, 2022
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Saul
2 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
Had an amazing time with Yves and Claudia!! We were supposed to visit a couple of villages but due to COVID-19 they were locked down. Claudia and Yves arranged an alternative which included amazing hikes with awesome views and staying at an adorable little cabin with a fireplace. They really made us feel comfortable and explained the culture of the natives that we would’ve missed had we just stayed in the city of Oaxaca. I highly recommend booking a trip with them and can’t wait to book another trip with them when this pandemic is over.
Written February 16, 2021
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Andrew R
Austin, TX87 contributions
May 2021
We took the Mitla tour. This was focused, as advertised, on the caves outside town rather than the archaeological site in the center of the village, though it seemed like they could arrange things differently if you wanted. The caves are notable for their ancient paintings, but it's also a pleasant hike just to go see them up in the hillside.
We liked that this was not just one of the standard tours offered by multiple operators. Claudia did a good job of balancing the parts of the tour (including a very nice lunch in the village). The caves require hiring a guide from the local community, but she and he made a really good team combining local knowledge and a more general perspective.
If we're ever back in Oaxaca we'd definitely look at another Tierraventura tour.
We liked that this was not just one of the standard tours offered by multiple operators. Claudia did a good job of balancing the parts of the tour (including a very nice lunch in the village). The caves require hiring a guide from the local community, but she and he made a really good team combining local knowledge and a more general perspective.
If we're ever back in Oaxaca we'd definitely look at another Tierraventura tour.
Written June 2, 2021
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Sara D
3 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
My experience with Claudia + Yves (Tierra Sangrada/Tierraventura Ecoturismo) was heart-expanding and truly life-changing. They guided our group through La Sierra Norte with so much care and professionalism. Over many years they have cultivated personal relationships and trust with the communities in Oaxaca, which is a reflection of their integrity and deep commitment to provide an immersive experience that also honors and respects the culture, places and with whom they work, and love. If you are looking for expert guides and a rich experience, I highly recommend Claudia and Yves. 🧡
Written July 7, 2021
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Jennifer C
14 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
My hesitation in writing a review stems only from my desire to keep secret the amazingly beautiful location Yves and his pup Queta transported us to on our trip, which proved to be the highlight of our time in Oaxaca.
He and his wife Claudia are longterm residents of Oaxaca and have developed deep, meaningful relationships and an unsurpassed knowledge of the remote communities with which they partner to provide tourists with special and memorable experiences that would be difficult to achieve otherwise.
From the moment we were picked up to the time we were dropped off the following evening, my friend and I had a blast. Yves took care of all the details with patience and professionalism, allowing us to just enjoy and be in the present moment.
Oaxaca’s residents also take COVID-19 seriously, and we felt safe in that regard throughout our journey with Tierraventura. Our group was kept small (just my friend and I), we wore masks when necessary and most of our meals and adventures were had outside. Highly recommend this company to anyone traveling to the region.
He and his wife Claudia are longterm residents of Oaxaca and have developed deep, meaningful relationships and an unsurpassed knowledge of the remote communities with which they partner to provide tourists with special and memorable experiences that would be difficult to achieve otherwise.
From the moment we were picked up to the time we were dropped off the following evening, my friend and I had a blast. Yves took care of all the details with patience and professionalism, allowing us to just enjoy and be in the present moment.
Oaxaca’s residents also take COVID-19 seriously, and we felt safe in that regard throughout our journey with Tierraventura. Our group was kept small (just my friend and I), we wore masks when necessary and most of our meals and adventures were had outside. Highly recommend this company to anyone traveling to the region.
Written October 28, 2020
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Shani
10 contributions
Jul 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed our hike with Yves and Claudia! They picked us up from our lodging in Oaxaca city and we drove out to the Sierra Norte for our hike in Pueblos Mancomunados. We were accompanied by a local guide from the village who was skilled in foraging mushrooms. He and Yves gathered many mushrooms along the way, which we had a chance to enjoy at a comedor in the village when the hike ended. The hike was a visual marvel -- we were greeted by pine forests, cacti, agaves, cows and horses. The guides were incredibly knowledgable and we learned many interesting facts about the region and the different plant species. Most importantly, Yves and Claudia are very friendly and down to earth people, which made the whole experience very enjoyable!
Written August 8, 2021
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Hola, visitaré Oaxaca en Abril 2020 con mi sobrina y me gustaría saber más de los tours que tienen y los precios, pero la página web no va :( Donde puedo ver los tours que hacen?? Graaaaciasss
Written December 17, 2019
Hola nuestra pagina ya esta "online" otra vez....
Un Saludo desde Oaxaca
Written December 26, 2019
is the website down? would love to browse all the tour packages but Google says "not found"...
Written December 13, 2019
Yes, sorry, we just have issues with a provider change.
We hope it wont last too long
Written December 16, 2019
hi there, planning a trip to oaxaca w my son and wondering if they came up w the itinerary or did you? it sounds like you really enjoyed it and I am looking to do something beyond the typical things to do in town. thx. jose
Written June 20, 2019
The Tierraventura trip was completely planned by the owner,who is also the trip guide. They are excellent at doing things off the beaten path, traveling a little rough, having relationships with locals wherever they go. They have many different options for trips, sorted by date. You may want to look at their website and see what dates they are going out, then plan your time based on what seems enticing. You will be in good hands.
Written June 20, 2019
Hi, we are planning a trip to oaxaca in december 2016. 2 adults, 3 kids plus 2 grandparents. i'm very interested in the day hike, is it too hard on the kids and grand parents? they are good walkers in general.
also what are the fees
thank you
Written September 10, 2016
Please contact Tierraventures Ecotours owners-Guides via there Contact email address - found at the bottom of most of their website's webpages and on the website's Contact webpage. Yves and Claudia will be pleased to answer your questions. They are prompt in replying to questions!
Written September 10, 2016
Buen día,
¿Cuentan con alguna opción de tour para una pareja con llegada a Oax este domingo al mediodía, regreso el martes por la mañana? ¿Cuál sería el costo?
Gracias!
Written June 25, 2015
Hola,
tenemos una salida de tres días, empezando Sábado 27 de Junio a los Pueblos Mancomunados/Sierra Norte.
Nos pueden acompañar el día lunes 29 para la caminata de Latuvi a Amatlan (13km).
El costo seria 1200.- pesos por persona.
Con muchos saludos
Claudia
Written June 25, 2015
Hello Sydney,
Prices for day tours are between 950.- MXP up to 1200.- MXP per person, everything included.
Overnights are 1200.-to 1300.-MXP per day, per person.
Saludos
Claudia
Written April 16, 2015
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