8-day Mushroom Foraging Oaxaca, Mexico
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of Mexico with our unique foraging trip! Dive into the enchanting world of wild edible mushrooms, medicinal plants, and environmental treasures. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, this one-of-a-kind travel experience offers you the chance to connect with nature like never before.
Join us for a deep exploration of the ancient cosmovision of the Ñuu Saví (Mixteca) culture. Learn about the diverse range of wild mushrooms and local edibles known as quelites, as well as herbal plants used for infusions. Our guides, steeped in indigenous wisdom, will help you rediscover your connection to the natural world in a meaningful way.
This adventure isn’t just about foraging; it also includes visits to stunning natural sites such as enchanting waterfalls, majestic caves, and local producer projects. Enrich your journey with authentic insights and firsthand experiences that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of Mexico's rich biodiversity.
Don’t miss this chance to explore the beauty of Mexico’s wilderness through foraging for wild edible mushrooms and plants! Join us for a hike filled with discovery and create unforgettable memories along the way. Book your spot today and take the first step toward an adventure of a lifetime!
Meet Your Guides
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Belen Itahi Bautista
MUSHROOM EXPERT
Since she turned 15 she has dedicated herself to examining nature, specifically to collecting and observing the mushrooms that grow in the forests of the Mixteca, with the help of documents with descriptions of wild mushrooms in the region that have existed for 600 years.
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Ben Brumagne
FOUNDER FOREST TO PLATE
Ben has been teaching wild edible plants and mushrooms for over 10 years through his platform Forest To Plate. Based in Belgium and France, he has travelled around the world in search for wild edible plants and mushrooms and shares his daily passion with thousands of people.
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Ruta De Hongos Mixteca
LOCAL ORGANIZATION
Since 2016, Ruta Hongos de Mixteca have been a community of young Ñuu Savi (Mixtec) indigenous people, organized to preserve their territory and its biodiversity through the wonderful kingdom of fungi (jii yi), a kingdom that has been part of their Ñuu Savi identity since 700 B.C.
Join us for a one of a kind mushroom foraging adventure in Mexico
Everything you need to know
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8 days (see day by day planning) + leave on day 9
stay at local cabin
guides tours, with a focus on wild edible mushrooms and plants
discovery of the area like waterfalls, organic farms,..
Country: Mexico
State: Oaxaca
Language Spanish/english
Region: Mixteca
Municipality: Heroic City of Tlaxiaco
Communities: Chalcatongo, San Miguel el Grande, Nunuma Ocotepec, and San Esteban Atatlahuca
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Regenerative collection of wild edible, medicinal, toxic mushrooms, and those of environmental importance
Collection of quelites (local edibles) and herbal plants
Exhibition and identification of wild mushrooms
Menu with mushrooms and plants
Accommodation in cabins and hotel Transportation
Ethnomycological kit
Expert guide and local collector
Biocultural experiences
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Detailed packing list will be shared after payment.
We are staying at local Cabins. -
18/08/2025 - 26/08/2025
18th of August 2025 to 26th of august 2025 -
€1499 per person
After payment, you will be connected to our local guides in Mexico, who will follow up on your journey.10% discount if you subscribe with 2 people.
Includes in the price:
Transportation from the airport (Oaxaca) and to all activities
Accommodation for 8 nights
Meals during the 8-day stay (breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner)
Regenerative collection of wild mushrooms, quelites, and herbal plants
Exhibition, classification, and identification of wild mushrooms
Wild mushroom gastronomy Pre-Hispanic and traditional cooking workshop with mushrooms and quelites
Canning workshop for mushrooms and red fruits
Visit to natural sites
Visit and talks with local producers
Dyeing workshop with wild mushrooms
Specialized guide for each activity Mixtec mushroom catalog
Not included
Flight from homecountry to Oaxaca
Personal expenses
Health/travel insurance
🍄 Highlights of this trip?
Forage for wild mushrooms and quelites (local edibles) with expert guides.
Learn about the ancient cosmovision of the Ñuu Saví (Mixteca) culture.
Explore stunning natural wonders like waterfalls, caves, and local producer projects.
Discover the healing power of herbal plants and infusions.
Enjoy the company of likeminded mushroom lovers!
Day by day planning
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10:00 am Reception at Oaxaca airport and welcome
11:00 am Transfer to Tlaxiaco
12:00 pm Lunch
4:00 pm Check-in at cabins for accommodation
5:00 pm Presentation and delivery of the activity program
7:00 pm | Dinner and rest
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7:00 am Departure to San Miguel el Grande
8:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Introduction to Mixtec ethnomycology
9:00 am Regenerative collection of wild mushrooms
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Classification and identification
2:00 pm Ethnomycological exhibition
3:00 pm Snack
4:00 pm Visit to the waterfall 6:00 pm
Return to Tlaxiaco
7:00 pm Bonfire
8:00 pm Dinner
9:00 pm Rest
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9:00 am Departure to Yosondúa
11:00 am Visit to the Cueva de San Pedro Molino
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Departure to the Yosondúa Waterfalls
3:00 pm Snack
4:00 pm Visit to the tilapia fish farm
5:00 pm Return to San Miguel el Grande
6:00 pm Rest
8:00 pm Dinner
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7:00 am Departure to Morelos
8:00 am Breakfast in the forest
9:00 am Collection of herbal plants and wild mushrooms
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Collection of quelites in the milpa system
3:00 pm Snack
5:00 pm Visit to the peach orchard
8:00 pm Dinner
9:00 pm Rest
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8:00 am Departure to Chalcatongo
9:00 am Breakfast
10:00 am Regenerative collection of wild mushrooms
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Classification and identification
2:00 pm Ethnomycological exhibition
3:00 pm Snack
4:00 pm Amaranth product-making workshop
8:00 pm Dinner
9:00 pm Return to the hotel
10:00 pm Rest
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7:00 am Departure to Tlaxiaco
8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am Wild mushroom cooking workshop (first part)
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Wild mushroom dessert workshop (second part)
3:00 pm Snack
4:00 pm Wild mushroom dessert workshop
8:00 pm Tasting and dinner of prepared dishes
9:00 pm Rest
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8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Canning workshop with mushrooms and red fruits (first part)
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Canning workshop with mushrooms and red fruits (second part)
3:00 pm Snack
4:00 pm Transfer to Oaxaca City
7:00 pm Check-in for accommodation
8:00 pm Dinner at Levadura de Olla
9:00 pm Rest
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8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Departure to Hierve el Agua
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Departure to Don Beto’s Mezcal Palenque 3:00 pm
Snack 4:00 pm Visit to the Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden
5:00 pm Free time to explore the Historic Center of Oaxaca
8:00 pm Dinner
9:00 pm Closing of the Mixteca Mushroom Route experience
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Day of departure
8:00 am Farewell and delivery of the Mixteca Ethnomycological Kit
Who are we?
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Forest To Plate
Forest To Plate has been organizing wild food trips and adventures for over a decade and specializes in edible wild plants and mushrooms. We bring people from all backgrounds together during our trips, and share one common trade, our love for nature. Based in Belgium, we organize trips around the world
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Local organization
This entire trip is under the care of a young Indigenous community named Ruta De Hongos Mixteca. After Payment, all of the practical information will be shared with them and communication will be with them throughout the entire trip.
Languages spoken are English and Spanish.
