Oaxaca with Andrew Zimmern

Save the Date | Departing November 2026

3 Reasons to Travel with
Modern Adventure & Andrew Zimmern

Panoramic view of the ancient Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán in Oaxaca, Mexico, with pyramids, terraces, and surrounding mountain landscapes—an iconic cultural highlight for Modern Adventure travelers exploring the region.

Vibrant Culture

Discover ancient Zapotec pyramids, beautiful agave fields, thriving city life and inspiring countryside. Oaxaca is a watercolor of culture and sights, with blends of history and pops of brilliance everywhere you look.

Explore with Andrew

Traveling with Andrew means more than sharing meals. It means seeing Oaxaca through the eyes of someone who has spent years building relationships here. It's a journey with someone equally interested in the woman grinding cacao for tejate, the mezcalero tending his agave fields, and the stories that connect a plate of mole to generations of history.

Big Flavors

Oaxaca is a hotbed of some of the best food you’ve ever tasted. Get ready to gorge on tacos, tlayudas, moles, mezcal and more!

Experience Oaxaca

A man uses a metal funnel to pour a clear liquid into a bowl while a woman watches closely, appearing to participate in a tasting or demonstration.
Woman hand-grinding red chilies on a traditional stone metate in a rustic kitchen.
Colorful Oaxacan seafood dish served in large green shells, topped with sliced pink radishes, onions, cilantro, and a rich red salsa.