Cuixtla High Altitude Run and Hike
Spend a day in the Sierra Sur of Oaxaca with Felipe, a local athlete from Santa Catarina Cuixtla. Your participation helps support his athletic goals.
About the Experience
Join Felipe for a full-day visit to Santa Catarina Cuixtla in the Sierra Sur of Oaxaca. This experience combines hiking, trail running, local food, and time with Felipe’s family and community.
Santa Catarina Cuixtla is located in the Miahuatlán District. The area offers mountain views, rural roads, forest paths, and a quieter side of Oaxaca that many visitors never see.
Schedule
- 6:30 am: Depart Oaxaca City
- 9:00 am: Arrive in the Cuixtla countryside and enjoy brunch
- 11:30 am to 2:30 pm: Hiking, trail running, and seasonal activities
- 2:30 pm: Traditional lunch at Felipe’s family eatery
- 4:30 pm: Visit the town center and historic churches
- 5:30 pm: Depart for Oaxaca City
- 8:00 pm: Arrive in Oaxaca City
This experience gives you time with Felipe, his family, and the local countryside. It also helps support Felipe’s training and competition goals through Oax Sport.
Note: Access to some areas may require permission from local community authorities.
What to Expect
Expect a full day of movement, food, and local connection in the Sierra Sur. Activities may include hiking, easy trail running, seasonal mushroom picking, and a visit to the town center.
This experience is best for visitors who enjoy mountains, rural communities, local food, and athlete-led activities.
Your participation supports a local athlete and helps Oax Sport create more athlete-led experiences in Oaxaca. To learn more about our programs, visit Run With Us.