Hiking & Biking
Northwest of the city of Oaxaca is a mountain range known as the Sierra Norte that is cooler and wetter than the valley. The native communities offer guides and simple lodging for active sorts who are interested in seeing yet another side of Mexico. Several ecotourism outfits work with these communities. For information, ask at the State Tourism Office. Zona Bici, García Vigil 406 (tel. 951/516-0953; www.oaxacawebs.org/zonabici), does bike tours on back roads for about $40 (£20) for a 4-hour tour.
