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Pilgrimage in Oaxaca 2006
Temporada 2006–2007 · todos los tours de esa temporada
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Este tour de dificultad EXIGENTE extrema, y extremadamente popular, en el estado de Oaxaca comienza y termina en la ciudad de Oaxaca. La ruta hacia la costa nos llevará por uno de los grandes destinos de peregrinación de México: Juquila. La gente llega de todo el país a pie, en bicicleta y en vehículo motorizado. Tras una breve estancia en la costa, en el pueblo surfista de Pto. Escondido, regresamos a las colinas y montañas para cerrar el circuito de vuelta a Oaxaca. El paisaje de montaña aquí es absolutamente espectacular. Esta zona es rica en cultura indígena, principalmente mixteca, triqui y amuzga. Terminamos el recorrido por una antigua ruta comercial que serpentea por lo alto de una elevada cresta.
Nota del archivo: Itinerario y distancias diarias reconstruidos a partir de los registros de la ciclocomputadora (Ciclomaster) del guía y de la hoja de ruta del recorrido de diciembre de 2006; desnivel acumulado de más de 14,000 m (según la presentación de la propia temporada).
| Fechas: | Tues Dec 5, 2006 to Tues Dec 19, 2006 (2 weeks - 10 cycling days) |
| Distancias: | Average/day: 87km Maximum/day: 117km Total Approx: 870km |
| Tipo de ruta: | Extreme CHALLENGEChallenge DifficultyYou need to have excellent fitness and good cycling experience. Distances generally average about 70 - 110 km per day (depending on hills), and are always less than 150 km. Roads range from flat to Sierra Madre (mountainous!). We may climb up to 3000 metres in a day.WeatherThe Weather: MountainsLate fall and winter in the Mexican mountains is dry and cool. The sun warms things up during the daytime, but expect freezing temperatures overnight. High volcanoes can be snowcapped around this time.Spring is warmer, and in the summer it will often rain in the afternoon. RoadThe Road: MountainsThe road is generally in excellent condition. There are some sections of dirt road, and rough pavement. In the mountainous areas, the road rarely flattens out and occasionally climbs at more than a 10% grade, however in the high plateaus the road can be fairly flat to rolling. Traffic is generally light to non-existent, except of course close to larger towns and cities. The surface is generally wide and the drivers are courteous.LandThe Land: MountainsAltitudes generally range between 1500 and 2500m, however on some tours we may climb up over 4000m. The high volcanoes are snow-capped in the winter. The mountain vegetation varies greatly from humid cloud forests to cool dry pine forests or dry desert shrub. |
| Atractivos: | High mountains and deep valleys make for some outstanding scenery and challenging riding. There are Zapotec ruins as well as indigenous Zapotec, Mixtec and Triqui people and settlements. The roads here are very quiet, most with very little traffic. We will make the famous pilgrimage to Santa Catarina Juquila, then head down to the famous surfer town of Puerto Escondido on the coast. There are more challenging climbs ahead, as well as colonial towns, little Paris, the biggest Dominican church in all of Mexico and a spectacular almost 50km long stretch of road along an ancient trading route that meanders atop a high ridge offering views on both sides. |
| Precio: | US$1,065 (el costo terrestre total aproximado publicado ese año) |
| Ciclistas: | 8 ciclistas (de la base de datos de clientes de la compañía) |
La ruta
Itinerario
Los itinerarios siempre estuvieron sujetos a cambios menores.
CuándoDóndeDistanciaAtractivos
Day 0Meet in Oaxaca-Gather in the city of Oaxaca; markets, Zapotec ruins and the best mezcal in the world.
Day 1Zimatlán → Sola de Vega66 kmClimbing south into the Sierra Sur (1,340–1,820 m).
Day 2Sola de Vega → Juchatengo51 kmUp over a high pass and down (895–2,140 m).
Day 3Juchatengo → Juquila54 kmTo the mountain pilgrimage town of Juquila (880–2,145 m).
Day 4Juquila → Puerto Escondido117 kmThe big descent to the Pacific — from 2,130 m down to the sea. The longest day.
Day 5Puerto Escondido (rest day)-Beach day on the Pacific coast.
Day 6Puerto Escondido → Santiago Jamiltepec112 kmCoastal riding near sea level.
Day 7Santiago Jamiltepec → Cacahuatepec76 kmRolling country inland (50–450 m).
Day 8Cacahuatepec (rest day)-Rest before the climb back into the sierra.
Day 9Cacahuatepec → Putla84 kmBeginning the long climb inland (275–940 m).
Day 10Putla → Tlaxiaco88 kmBack up into the high Mixteca, topping out at 2,410 m.
Day 11Tlaxiaco (rest day)-Rest in the Mixteca highlands.
Day 12Tlaxiaco → Nochixtlán87 kmHigh plateau riding (2,025–2,440 m).
Day 13Nochixtlán → Oaxaca105 kmThe final run back down to Oaxaca city (1,580–2,315 m).
Lo que costaba esa temporada
| Cuota de Guías | + Hospedaje | + Comida y bebida | + Varios | = Costo terrestre total aprox. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $550 | $215 | $180 | $120 | $1,065 |
Todas las cifras están en dólares estadounidenses, tal como se publicaron en su momento. Los ciclistas pagaban su propio hospedaje, comida y entradas en el camino — la Cuota de Guías era el único cargo de ¡El Tour. La historia completa: el precio de Pilgrimage in Oaxaca a través de los años.
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