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Mexico · Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca & CDMX

The Mexican Pipeline

DatesJan 2026
Length10 days
GroupSelected collective
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Pacific drift and the cloud people. Heavy water meets ancestral earth in the shaping bay, culminating in the greatest celebration of life and death.

The journey

We trace the coastline where the Pacific breaks with unapologetic force, then head inland to the high valleys. Mornings are for reading the heavy swell at Zicatela. Exploring the craft traditions with master artisans. We plunge into the vibrant colonial streets in Oaxaca—sharing altars, ancestral food, and mezcal—before culminating our journey in the sprawling metropolis of Mexico City.


Coordinates15.85°N · 97.07°W
DifficultyEasy
Best forSurf & flavour
StatusOpen for booking
Day by day
01

The Arrival

Arrival in Mexico City (CDMX). Grounding after the long journey.

02

Concrete Canvas

Exploring CDMX’s architectural pulse and artistic soul to shake off the jetlag.

03

The Heavy Water

Flight to Puerto Escondido. Confronting the Pacific break at Zicatela.

04

The Shaping Bay

Dawn surf sessions and sunsets.

05

The Ascent

Leaving the salt behind. Climbing into the high altitudes of Oaxaca.

06

Barro Negro

Hands in the earth with local masters.

07

Indigo & Looms

The slow craft of the valley.

08

The Ancient Fire

Mezcal, memory, and shared fire.

09

City of Palaces

Flight back to Mexico City (CDMX). Entering the sprawling metropolis.

10

The Departure

The final shared table. Returning to the modern world.

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23 Oct – 5 Nov 2026 · Selected collective · Apply for details

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