Oaxaca gravel bike tour: 60km through Central Valleys ruins

A 100mm hardtail and ancient ruins on intermediate gravel trails through Oaxaca's countryside

A guided gravel bike tour from Oaxaca City covering 60km through the Central Valleys, stopping at ancient ruins, the village of Teotitlán del Valle and the Tule Tree. Groups stay under six riders with professional MTB guides, and the route follows intermediate gravel trails across the Oaxacan landscape. Breakfast, a premium hardtail bike, helmet, insurance and mechanical support are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Teotitlán del Valle40m
2. Tule Tree1h · entry included

Oaxaca gravel tour through central valleys

• Meet at Bike Flow Oaxaca shop
• Prepare bikes and tour briefing
• Pass through ancient hidden ruins
• Explore Teotitlán del Valle village
• Lunch at local food market
• Visit the ancient Tule Tree
• Learn about Tule Tree history
• Explore surrounding Tule Tree area

The experience

The tour starts at Bike Flow Oaxaca shop, where you meet the guides, get fitted to a premium MTB hardtail with 100mm suspension, and go over the route before heading out. From there you ride through ancient and hidden ruins scattered across the Central Valleys, with views opening across the countryside as you climb and descend on intermediate gravel. The pace is set by the group (no more than six riders per guide), so there's time to stop and take in the landscape.

Teotitlán del Valle sits halfway through the day. You'll explore the village and have time to eat at its local food market (bring around 150 Mexican pesos in cash if you want lunch there). The final major stop is the Tule Tree, an ancient cypress with deep cultural roots in Oaxaca. The guides explain its history and significance, and you can walk the surrounding area before heading back. The whole ride takes five to six hours, including stops.

What's included covers the logistics: a helmet with MIPS technology, accident insurance, access to the Tule Tree site, coffee or juice and a tamal or fruit at the market, plus an energy bar, electrolytes and water during the ride. If something breaks, mechanical assistance is on hand. You'll need at least a moderate level of fitness and some bike handling skills (this is intermediate gravel, not a flat cruise), and a minimum of two people must book for the tour to run.

What’s included

• Premium MTB hardtail bike with 100mm suspension.
• helmet with MIPS technology.
• accident insurance.
• Tule Tree access and guide explanation.
• coffee or juice and tamal or fruit at the market.
• mechanical assistance.
• energy bar, electrolytes and water during the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (16 to 90 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bike Flow Oaxaca

Is this one for you?The tour meets at Bike Flow Oaxaca shop in the city, so you don't need a car or arrange your own transport to the trailhead. If you're staying in Oaxaca City without a rental, this is how you reach the Central Valleys gravel and the ruins in a single morning and afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Tule Tree and why do people visit it?

The Tule Tree is an ancient cypress in Oaxaca with significant cultural and historical meaning to the region. The guides walk you through its story and the area around it as part of the tour's final stop.

Do I need my own bike or is one provided?

A premium MTB hardtail with 100mm suspension is included in the tour price. You'll get fitted to it at Bike Flow Oaxaca shop before you ride.

What happens if I want to eat lunch in Teotitlán del Valle?

Lunch is not included, but you'll have time to eat at the village's local food market. Bring around 150 Mexican pesos in cash if you plan to buy food there.

How many people ride together on this tour?

Groups stay under six riders, each with a professional MTB guide, so the pace stays manageable and the guide can support everyone on the gravel sections.

What's included in the price besides the bike?

Breakfast (coffee or juice and a tamal or fruit), a helmet with MIPS technology, accident insurance, access to the Tule Tree, mechanical assistance if needed, and water and electrolytes during the ride are all included.