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of the Gods Festival Tour:Exploring the Traditional Cuisines of Oaxaca
| The high fertile tropical valleys of Oaxaca nurtured isolated cultures and supplied them with an abundance and variety of culinary ingredients. Developed and preserved over centuries, the unique flavors of Oaxaca have gained worldwide attention for their bold and spicy offerings. | The region that is now Oaxaca provided the first
shipment of chocolate to European consumers shortly after the
discovery of the new world. Chocolate had long been a popular
ingredient in the local cuisine and continues to be incorporated in
Oaxacan dishes today. Chocolate was regarded by the indigenous cultures as
food of the gods. |
 The Food of the Gods Festival Tour in Oaxaca City takes place annually in October. The following information is for the 10th annual tour, October 1-8, 2005. (Saturday - Saturday)INCLUDED IN ALL FOOD OF THE GODS (LAND) PACKAGES:
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Prices shown are per person, double occupancy, USD, +15% tax. Singles and triples are also available.
OPTIONAL TOURS, EVENTS, COOKING
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Food & Wine magazine says, "The choice eating event of the month is the Food of the Gods Festival in Oaxaca offering México's best cuisine."
Gourmet Magazine says, "The path to the real Oaxaca runs through its markets and kitchens".
Some comments from participants:
"The guides and instructors were wonderful! - made the stories of the area come alive. Their knowledge of history and love of their heritage really showed. Also their candor & sense of humor. I really appreciated the friendliness of the people, the excellent scope of shopping and just the general sense of history and pride in heritage. Loved it. Music all over. Polite men (what a treat)."Here is a review of the 2002 Food of the Gods Festival Tour"I would highly recommend the festival; it was a wonderful experience. Everything; music, food, people, folk art, markets, ruins. It's a great way to get an inside view of Oaxacan cooking and culture. Sign up for cooking classes and enjoy the tranquil setting and great locals. I had a wonderful time. I felt safe. The town is very clean. I can't wait to return."
"I really liked the fact that everything had a kind of independent feel to it. Not overly structured and with plenty of free time. I really enjoyed the variety and flexibility of the festival events. Your guides were all knowledgeable and very pleasant."
"Muchos Kudos on the Food of the Gods program. We enjoyed ourselves every so much, as did our friends who came with us..... Again, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the trip, and this was not my first trip to Oaxaca. I'm suffering real salsa and Margarita deprivation so I guess I better put all those chiles and chocolate I brought home to good use."
Have a look at a Oaxacan menu, some Oaxacan recipes, a chocolate tree (coco).
Vista World Travel accepts major credit cards. An authorization form will be faxed or mailed to the customer for their signature. Tickets and hotel documents will be delivered by Federal Express.
Reservations are required to be made at least two weeks in advance. Last minute bookings will be accepted based on availability of airline space and hotel space with a small late booking fee.
Eugene W. Marck,
President
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