Isthmus Route, 1-Day Itinerary
The Isthmus Route is a journey through a region renowned for its strong cultural identity, unique traditions, ancestral gastronomy, and a history shaped by its role as a point of connection between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean
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Duration: 48 hours
Departure: Oaxaca City
Suggested transportation: Tourist vehicle or guided tour with a local operator
Type of experience: Cultural, gastronomic, artisanal, and natural
06:00 h – Departure from Oaxaca / Jalapa del Marqués
10:00 h – Arrival at Jalapa del Marqués
Distance: 219 km – 4 hours
Activity:
• Tour of the Benito Juárez Dam Reservoir, a scenic and recreational spot in the Isthmus.
• Breakfast/Tasting of fried mojarra fish or shrimp tamales at typical lakeside restaurants.
Services:
Restaurants, restrooms, parking, boats, souvenir shops.
Suggested duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
12:15 h – Magdalena Tlacotepec
Distance: 79 km – 1 hour 15 minutes
Activity:
• Visit to the natural spring (“Ojo de Agua”), enjoy the crystal-clear waters and the resting areas available at the site.
Services:
Local guides, restrooms, souvenir shops.
Suggested duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
14:45 h – Juchitán de Zaragoza
Distance: 2.4 km – 5 minutes
Activity:
• Lunch at the traditional restaurant La Tequita.
• Tour of the “5 de Septiembre” Market, famous for its cultural and gastronomic life.
• Observation of Zapotec attire, traditional music, and local crafts.
• Visit to the Central Park and the Municipal Palace.
Services:
ATMs, souvenir shops, restrooms, parking, guides.
Suggested duration: All afternoon
18:00 h – Return to Oaxaca de Juárez
Distance: 263 km – 4 hours 50 minutes
Approximate arrival: 23:00 h
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