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LUXURY COASTAL WEEK IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO, OAXACA WITH CHEF HETCOR

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Available at Casa Castillo

 

Luxury accommodations in our 9 bedroom Villa 

 

Hands-on cooking sessions with Chef Hector of traditional Oaxacan dishes

 

All meals at the house – famous breakfast of a different main Mexican dish each day, lunch of dishes prepared in your 4 classes of traditional Oaxacan coastal cuisine, and exclusive gourmet dinners prepared with the imagination of Chef Hector from local ingredients.

 

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. If you have any special food or drink requests, we will accommodate them to the best of our abilities

 

Excursion to see the release of the baby sea turtles

 

Excursions to Casa Wabi to see the grounds and exhibits

 

A rustic, hammock beach day at Agua Blanca

 

Tasting with a local mezcal producer, trip to market to select ingredients and meet local providers

 

Trip to the Bahia Principal to select the freshest catch of the day right off the fisherman´s boat

 

Pickup in the Puerto Escondido (PXM) airport.  Please contact us for pickup details before making your flight reservation to choose the best flights. Pickup and return to Huatulco (HUX) for an additional fee

 

Daily maid service and table service

 

Daily Housekeeping

 

Available Dates

 

Friday January 11 until Friday January 18 

Friday January 18 until Friday January 25 

Friday February  22 until Friday March 1 

Friday March  2 until Friday March 8

Friday March  8 until Friday March 15

 

Friday 

 

Guests arrive at PXM  (Puerto Escondido International) We pick you up and bring you to the house (a 20-minute drive) Once you arrive at the villa let the ocean breeze sweep your cares away.  Guests will be greeted with delicious cocktails such as Chef Hectors famous Mango Margaritas as you get accommodated in your room and stroll the property.

 

Snacks will be available throughout the day, and dinner will be served in the late afternoon/early evening depending on the arrival times. Later in the evening guests will enjoy Chef Hectors 4 course gourmet dinner made from primarily local ingredients. Most ingredients are grown in the gardens of local providers. Chef Hector will explain his dishes to the guests and also discuss how the week will unfold.

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Saturday

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Today we start early with a light breakfast at 6:30 am so that we can be present at the Bahia Principal when the fishermen arrive with their catch. Chef Hector will teach you how to select the best fish.  We will then go to the main market for a tour and selection of fruits and vegetables followed by traditional Oaxacan lunch at Las Juquileñas.  We will return to the house with some time to relax before our first cooking session for dinner at 3:00 p.m.  Let´s get started! Today we will prepare fresh tuna tostadas, Amarillito with fresh shrimp and Lechilla for dinner at 8:00 p.m.

 

Sunday 

 

Our famous breakfast will begin at 9:00am with a new main dish each morning, fresh fruit, yogurt, granola and fresh biscuits.  At 11:00 am class will begin with the preparation of the classic Oaxacan dish Manchamanteles with pork, Chile's Rellenos with fish, and a fresh mango dessert among other side dishes.  We will have lunch at 2:00-3:00 p.m. and then guests will have time to enjoy the beach and house until we have a dinner at 8:00 p.m.

 

Monday

 

After breakfast at 9:00 a.m. we will begin our cooking session at 11:00 a.m. to prepare Aguachile, Chileajo, an assortment of Oaxacan ceviches, and Escabeche de Pescado for lunch.  Today is a double cooking session, and we will also prepare Tapistes de Pescado, black rice with fried plantains, nopal salad, and corn cake for our dinner.  We will have lunch at 2:00-3:00 p.m.  Later in the afternoon, we will organize an excursion to go shopping in the artisan’s market and to see the release of the baby sea turtles.  Dinner of dishes previously prepared will be at 8:00 p.m.

 

Tuesday

 

Today we will have breakfast at 9:00 a.m.  This morning is one to relax and enjoy the house and the beach.  We will serve a light lunch in the house at 1:00 p.m.  We will leave at 2:30 p.m. for a tour of the Casa Wabi Foundation and Art Center of the famed contemporary artist, Bosco Sodi.  Afterward, we will have drinks and snacks at the Hotel Escondido which is next door

 

Wednesday

 

After our fabulous breakfast, we will start our cooking session at 11:00 a.m.  Today is our Oaxacan tamale day with fresh water mussel tamales, rice with chepil, cold avocado soup, and strawberry tamales.  Today we will also begin our spectacular Mole Negro that will cook for two days in preparation for our Champagne dinner on Thursday evening.  Lunch will be served at 2:00 p.m.  We will have a light dinner with cocktail service at 8:00 p.m.

 

Thursday

 

After breakfast, we will have a relaxing rustic palapa/hammock/beach day at Agua Blanca beach and have fresh oysters, lobster, and fish.  However, today is your day to decide what you like to do (additional charges apply depending on what you would like).  You can go fishing, take a surfing lesson, go shopping in Puerto Escondido, read a book by the pool.  It is a day to rest, explore or shop.  You can go with us to Agua Blanca or do what your heart desires.  We have a tour guide available as well if you would like to choose from a variety of options.  Later in the day, we will schedule a visit to a local Mezcal producer to try the different varieties.    Our farewell Champagne Mole dinner will be served at 8:00 p.m.

 

Friday

 

Parting is such sweet sorrow….! Today we have breakfast and will take you to the PXM airport.  We know that many of the flights are early to go to MEX so whenever your flight time is we will get you to the airport at the appropriate time.  We look forward to seeing you again on another culinary adventure with Chef Hector.

 

Cooking in Paradise all-inclusive Luxury Culinary adventure Package Pricing 

Per Person Single Occupancy          3,550

Per Person Double Occupancy        2,650

Per Person triple Occupancy           2350 

Per Person Quadruple Occupancy  1,950

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Start your Mexican culinary adventure now!

Dates available year-round.

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