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Rodolfo is a different kind of a walking tour guide. He created somewhat surprising stories about Oaxaca, past and present. His stories focus on social and people-centric aspects of Oaxacan historical events while leading us along beautiful streets and monuments of Xochimilco. The tour started at Santo Domingo church and we moved towards North direction and ended up at Xochomilcho church. One of main themes is overtourism in Oaxaca and it's undesirable impacts on residents and neighborhoods. He called the most touristy area of Centro Oaxaca as a bubble and chose Xochimilco as an alternative contrasting place where new social movements and programs are being tried. Indeed, Xochimilco was much more quieter but more visually beautiful than the touristy bubble. You can see Oaxacan residents there who are living there, not working in the bubble under stressful work conditions. He introduced some interesting social programs which, he hopes, can protect Oaxacan people and neighborhoods from bad effects of overtourism. His stories were music to my ears while I am enjoying beautiful streets and monuments of Xochimilco. Please try Rodolfo's tour if you are interested in a typical city tour as well as sustainable tour.
Rodolfo es un guía excelente si lo que buscas es reflexionar y pensar en otras maneras de hacer turismo mientras recorres bonitos rincones de Oaxaca.
Very interesting tour and helps for reflecting how we travel. Thank you!
Honestly the best tour we have ever done! Rodolfo was really passionate about Oaxaca and it's people, and he was really honest about what (mass) tourism means for the town while showing us how we can support the actual people from Oaxaca instead of the small elite controlling the tourist traps in the city center. We got to know many hidden spots as promised! All in all a 12/10, the tour is a must do when you visit!
We really enjoyed the tour. I’ve done quite a few of these tours. However there were several things I really liked about Rodolfo’s approach. It was very personal, passionate, showing a deep attachment to the culture, history and people of the city. Memorable, and an exceptional introduction to Oaxaca.
