Travel & Places to Stay

Travel Note

Yes! The wedding is on a Monday

You read it correctly! The weddings in Tlacolula are celebrated on Mondays. Friday through Sunday majority of the town who have their own businesses go to other nearby towns and sell their goods. Currently our relatives sell cacao or cocoa bean to Ocotlán de Morelos on Fridays, Mercado de Abastos on Saturday, and sell at the Mercado de Tlacolula on Sundays. Leaving Mondays as a day to rest or in this case party!

Flight

OAX - Xoxocotlan International Airport

Oaxaca has a small, modern airport accessible by both American and Mexican airlines, including United, American Airlines, Delta and Aeromexico. If flying from the US, you can fly to Oaxaca connecting in either Houston/Dallas, TX or Mexico City. If flying from Chicago, we recommend you also consider departing from O'Hare International Airport. IMPORTANT: Please plan a minimum of a 2.5 hour layover at the Mexico City airport when booking your flight to Oaxaca. Mexico City Airport's customs line can be unpredictably long and you may have to transfer to a different terminal depending on the airlines you book. If you can't find a convenient layover time and have a flexible schedule, we suggest spending the night in Mexico City.

Shuttle

Transportation

April 18, 2022 12:00 am - 12:00 pm

"colectivo" or Shuttle from the airport to Tlacolula. These are small, white vans that accept up to 5 passengers(Think Uber Pool, but without the app.) Taxi, only certified taxis are allowed in the Airport, they cost about $38 USD or $700 MXN. For both Taxis and "colectivos," there is a booth directly outside of arrivals the airport. You will pay for your ride at the booth and be given a receipt before heading out to your ride. Please note Uber is not available in Oaxaca.

Travel Note

Places to Stay in Tlacolula

If you’d like to experience the authenticity of a traditional Oaxacan wedding we highly recommend you stay in Tlacolula for at least 3 nights. The “Schedule of Events” section will give you an idea of what to expect. Tlacolula is the city where the wedding and all festivities will be taking place from Saturday to Monday and is about 40 minute drive away from the city of Oaxaca. Transportation back to Oaxaca City is difficult to find late night. Therefore, we recommend to stay overnight in Tlacolula. Tlacolula offers various places to stay at an affordable cost. Below you will find a few hotels in downtown Tlacolula that are very close to the venue.

Hotel

Hotel y Restaurante Guish Bac

The location of this hotel is great! Minutes away from the church where the wedding will take place and right in the middle of downtown Tlacolula. La ubicación de este hotel es genial! A minutos de la iglesia donde se llevará a cabo la boda y justo en el medio del centro de Tlacolula. Standard Room for 2 people is $330 MXN – Average $20 USD a night Habitación estándar para 2 personas es de $ 330 MXN - Promedio $ 20 USD por noche

Hotel

Hotel La Posada

Each room has its own bathroom with hot water, ceiling fan, cable TV, and wifi | Cada habitación tiene su propio baño con agua caliente, ventilador de techo, pantalla de cable y wifi. Room with 2 standard beds are starting at $480 MXN Room with 1 standard bed $350 MXN Room with 1 King Size bed $450 MXN *FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS

Hotel

Comedor y Hostal "Las Palmas"

Room with 1 standard bed $350 MXN Room with 1 King Size bed $450 MXN

Travel Note

Nearby Desinations

If you're looking to make a longer vacation out of your trip, there are a number of nearby destinations. Oaxaca City Oaxacan Coast: Puerto Escondido or Huatulco are well-known beach destinations in Oaxaca state. The Zicatela Beach at Puerto Escondido draws international crowds of surfers and bodyboarders and is known as the "Mexican Pipeline". Huatulco is a smaller fishing port with great snorkeling. * Please take a look out the "Things To Do" tab for more recommendations.

Travel Note

Passport Information

Be sure to apply several months in advance for a new passport(NOT Card). If you already have one, it should be valid for at least six months after you return home and have two or more blank pages. Children’s passports: Passports issued for children under age 16 are valid for only five years, not 10 years like adult passports. Check passport expiration dates carefully and renew early

Travel Note

Custom and Immigration Information

You will be asked to fill out a form handed out during the flight, so remember to keep your hotel address and passport handy. When you go through immigration, all non-Mexican citizens receive a small piece of paper from the customs officer that you will need to keep with your passport. You will need this paper to leave the country. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you keep this paper, otherwise you will have to pay a penalty and fill out paperwork before you can leave the country.

Travel Note

COVID-19 Test

All travelers 2 years and older entering the U.S. must provide their contact information within 24 hours of departure and a negative COVID-19 test. PLEASE NOTE: •YOU’RE ABLE TO BOOK 6 DAYS IN ADVANCE •SATURDAYS ARE CLOSED •HAVE HOTEL INFO ON HAND •TAKE DL OR STATE ID WITH YOU FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES Consultorio: Farmacias del Ahorro (Farmacias del Ahorro Tlacolula) TLACOLULA DE MATAMOROS, OAXACA - PORTAL FLORIDA S/N LOTE 2 CASA 1CENTRO, 70403 LINK: https://www.fahorro.com/prueba_antigenos?utm_source=HomeFahorro&utm_medium=cintillo/