.Eric Mindling, owner/guide extraordinaire of Traditions Mexico, will introduce you to wonderful people in hidden corners of Mexico. The “Fiber Arts of the Oaxacan Coast” was one of the most interesting, information packed, and fun experiences of my life. More than 20 years of living and working among the various indigenous groups of Mexico have given Eric a tremendous respect... More

Travelling through the Chiapan highland to Mayan villages and to Palenque was so rich in culture! We cruised comfortably from Villahermosa to San Cristobal in Chip's tour van. Each day was filled with just the right amount of activity, clean and authentic restaurants and lovely hotels. What I like best was that Chip Morris, a resident expert on Mayan culture,... More

We went on a private family tour with Eric Mindling of Traditions Mexico. Eric has been living in Oaxaca for 20 years and his obvious love of the people and culture of this region enriched our tour tremendously. We wanted to visit Carnaval in the indigenous Mixtec villages near the coast, and we really had a unique experience! We were... More

Went on the day-trip “Masters of the Loom”, a trip to the town of Zapotec weavers. First class experience. Was fortunate to have a small group led by Linda Hanna. Felt Linda had a great knowledge of the art and of the artists and her rapport with the artists was great. Met the weavers and their families. Good variety. She... More

We traveled again this year with Eric Mindling of Traditions Mexico, this time for a two-day jaunt into the remote mountain village of Santiago Quiotepec with a partially excavated Zapotec ruin. Several hours' drive, an overnight in a relatively modern cabin with comfortable bed, at-home dining, good comradeship, and a wonderful hike into the ruin. Eric is an invaluable guide... More

My husband and I spent a wonderful 3 days for Dia de Muertos in Oaxaca with guide Eric Mindling. This was my third trip with Traditions Mexico, and the following week I also joined him for an amazing day trip to Teotitlan del Valle, a village of weavers near Oaxaca city. The trips are exactly as described on his beautiful... More

I have just returned form Traditions Mexico's Day of the Dead trip in rural Oaxaca. A wonderful, exciting, and safe trip. Eric Mindling's trips are the best way to immerse yourself in the real Mexico. We spent several days in a small town visiting with people there, enjoying wonderful food such as Dia de Muertos bread fresh from a wood-fired... More

A trip with Traditions Mexico will never be forgotten. I remember the highlights of 6 trips taken with Traditions. Retired and 77y i have learned so much, enjoyed the countryside, culture, comedy, traditions, food and crafts as intimately as a non-Spanish speaking tourist/potter/naturalist could hope for. Never have I been concerned with issues of safety, security or unsafe food. To... More

My friend and I recently spent two days with Eric Minding of Traditions Mexico/The Other Oaxaca. Eric has been living in this area for 19 years and guiding longer tours for several years. American born and fluent in Spanish as well as English, he has many connections with the local people. He has now added day trips to his many... More