culinary Tours in Oaxaca

Discover the flavors of Oaxaca through our curated and seasonal tours: whichever experience you choose, you’ll be guided by Chef Kaelin Ulrich Trilling and his team, learning the skills and stories behind Oaxacan cuisine. An unforgettable journey into one of Mexico’s most celebrated food cultures designed for travelers and food lovers from around the world.

into the soul of oaxaca

  • Discover Oaxaca

    Culinary & Cultural
    8-day tour

    The Discover Oaxaca Culinary Tour is your gateway to exploring Oaxaca’s vibrant culture through its extraordinary gastronomy. Whether it’s your first visit or your seventh, this enchanting region promises new discoveries as you delve into its culinary traditions, rich history, and cultural heritage.

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  • Día de Muertos

    Day of the Dead Culinary & Cultural
    10-day tour

    Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and traditions of Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca, where history, cuisine, and celebration come together in an unforgettable experience. This ten-day journey takes you into the heart of Oaxaca City and its surrounding villages, where families honor their ancestors through music, food, and long-standing customs.

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  • Chef’s Intensive

    Culinary Immersion for Experienced Chefs and Home Cooks
    6-day tour

    This immersive program is designed for culinary professionals and passionate food lovers looking to deepen their knowledge of Oaxacan, pre-Hispanic, Yucatecan, and contemporary Mexican cuisine. Through intensive hands-on cooking classes, market visits, and cultural excursions, you will gain a profound understanding of Mexico’s rich culinary heritage.

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An In-Depth Exploration of Oaxacan Culture

Seasons of My Heart offers an immersive and authentic culinary experience in Oaxaca, blending deep regional knowledge with heartfelt hospitality. Founded by renowned chef and author Susana Trilling and now led by her son Kaelin, our experiences connect you to the roots of Oaxacan cuisine through hands-on classes, market tours and visits to the surroundings villages.

This masterclass us centered on the region’s most cherished crop: corn. We’ll explore its history, demonstrate the nixtamalization process, and craft traditional dishes with fresh corn masa.

MAÍZ MASTERCLASS

Discover chocolate as you’ve never experienced it before. Learn to toast and grind cacao beans in the pre-Hispanic way and use them to make hot drinking chocolate, dreamy desserts and more.

CHOCOLATE COOKING CLASS

We visit Central de Abastos in Oaxaca City and markets in the surrounding villages. There we experience and try street food and seasonal ingredients, learn about ancestral techniques, and the people who keep Oaxacan food traditions alive.

central de abastos
& village markets

Oaxaca’s villages are renowned for their artisanship, we will visit the studios of different crafts makers and learn about their sourcing and passed-down techniques and have the opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces.

CULTURE BEYOND FOOD

During our tours we visit Santa Catarina Minas, the heart of ancestral mezcal making in Oaxaca. Here, our maestro mezcalero sources wild agaves from different regions of Oaxaca to later roast in a pit where it also ferments.

After we learn the ancestral technique, you will taste 25 different types of mezcal.

ANCESTRAL MEZCAL

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  • Tastes & Traditions of Mexico City

    Culinary & Cultural
    7-day tour

    Where vibrant flavors and rich history come together to create an experience like no other. We've carefully crafted an itinerary that blends authentic Mexican cuisine with deep cultural immersion, allowing you to explore the heart and soul of this captivating city.

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  • Experience the Yucatán Peninsula

    Culinary & Cultural Tour
    10-day tour

    Embark on a remarkable journey through the Yucatán Peninsula, where culinary delights and cultural wonders blend seamlessly. This tour offers an immersive experience in both traditional and contemporary Yucatecan and Campechano cuisine, while exploring the rich history and natural beauty of this incredible region.

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