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Flights
Round-trip per person · Update once booked| Route / Notes | Status | Per Person | × 4 People |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDX → Oaxaca (OAX) Portland → Mexico City (MEX) → Oaxaca (OAX). Most connections are on Aeromexico or Alaska/Aeromexico codeshare. Aug is peak season — book early. | Estimate | ~$550–$800 | ~$2,200–$3,200 |
| Return: Huatulco (HUX) → PDX Flying out of HUX saves the overland shuttle back to Oaxaca City. HUX has limited service — check Aeromexico via MEX. Alternatively: shuttle back to OAX and fly home from there. | Estimate | included above | — |
| Flights Subtotal | ~$550–$800 | ~$2,200–$3,200 | |
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Ground Transportation
Within Mexico| Leg | Status | Option | Group Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca City airport → Sauvé Casa Boutique Aug 3 arrival. Taxi or app-based ride (~20 min from OAX). | Estimate | Taxi / Uber | ~$15–$25 |
| Oaxaca City → Huatulco Aug 6. ~5–6 hour drive. Private shuttle recommended for 4 adults with luggage. | Estimate | Private shuttle van | ~$150–$200 |
| In-town transportation (Huatulco) Aug 6–12. Taxis, boats between bays, day-trip transport. | Estimate | Taxi / boat | ~$100–$200 |
| Huatulco (HUX) → airport Aug 12 departure. Hotel taxi or arranged transfer. | Estimate | Hotel transfer | ~$20–$40 |
| Transportation Subtotal | ~$285–$465 | ||
03
Accommodation
8 nights total · 3 rooms| Property | Status | Rate / Room / Night | 3 Rooms × Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauvé Casa Boutique — Oaxaca City Aug 3–6 · 3 nights · 3 rooms · 4 adults · Confirmation #6044764522 · MXN 28,799.97 total | ✓ Booked | ~$183/room/night | ~$1,650 USD |
| Nirú Ocean Suites — Huatulco Aug 6–11 · 5 nights · 3 rooms · All-inclusive (all meals + beverages) · Conf. #5231175879 · Free cancel until July 6, 2026 · MXN 149,561.27 total (incl. VAT, Booking.com discount applied) | ✓ Booked | MXN 149,561 | ~$8,100–8,200 USD |
| Accommodation Subtotal (both confirmed) | ~$9,750–9,850 USD | ||
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Food & Dining
Per person estimates · Oaxaca is affordable| Category | Per Person / Day | Days | × 4 People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca City dining (Aug 3–6) Mix of market meals, mezcalerías, and mid-range restaurants. Breakfast included at Sauvé, so estimate covers lunch + dinner. Oaxacan food is exceptional and affordable. | ~$40–$65 | 3 | ~$480–$780 |
| Huatulco dining — off-property only (Aug 6–11) Nirú rate is all-inclusive — hotel meals + drinks are covered. This covers meals eaten outside the hotel (day trips, town dinners, etc.). | ~$15–$25 | 5 | ~$300–$500 |
| Snacks, mezcal tastings, market food, drinks Artisan mezcal tastings at distilleries, coffee, agua frescas, street food, market snacks — both destinations. | ~$15–$25 | 8 | ~$480–$800 |
| Food & Dining Subtotal | ~$1,260–$2,080 | ||
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Activities & Experiences
Group estimates · Many are optional add-ons| Activity | Where | Per Person | Group of 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Albán ruins + guide Half-day. One of the great pre-Columbian sites. Bus or colectivo from Oaxaca City. | Oaxaca City | ~$20–$40 | ~$80–$160 |
| Mezcal distillery tour Day trip to the valleys. Transportation + tastings. Essential Oaxacan experience. | Oaxaca City | ~$40–$80 | ~$160–$320 |
| Oaxacan cooking class Market visit + hands-on cooking. Available at Casa Ceiba or independent operators. | Either | ~$60–$100 | ~$240–$400 |
| Bay hopping boat tour Half-day trip to the secluded bays (Cacaluta, Chachacual). Snorkeling optional. | Huatulco | ~$40–$70 | ~$160–$280 |
| Massage (beachside or spa) Available at most properties. 60-minute session. | Huatulco | ~$50–$80 | ~$200–$320 |
| Temazcal ceremony Traditional sweat lodge. Available on-site at Nirú. 2-hour experience. | Huatulco | ~$40–$60 | ~$160–$240 |
| Tips, incidentals, souvenirs Daily tipping for hotel staff, guides, drivers. Artisan markets. | Both | ~$30–$50/day | ~$960–$1,600 |
| Activities Subtotal (if all done) | ~$1,960–$3,320 | ||
Confirmed So Far
$9,800
Sauvé + Nirú · locked in
Full Trip Estimate
$15,500
~$3,875 / person
Remaining To Budget
~$5,700
Flights + transport + activities
Key Notes & Next Steps
- Flights are the biggest unknown — update this page once booked. United via Houston IAH was ~$576/person in June 2026 research.
- Nirú is all-inclusive — hotel meals + drinks at Nirú/Binniguenda are covered in the room rate. Food budget above is for off-property only during the beach portion.
- Sauvé Casa Boutique (Oaxaca City, Aug 3–6) is confirmed at $1,650 total and includes breakfast daily.
- Nirú prices are before city tax + 16% VAT (adds ~18% on top). After tax, Nirú comes to ~$6,825.
- Budget split: Sandra & Audie comfortable at high end; Toby & Mateo targeting $2,500–$3,500 range.
- Activities are à la carte — the group doesn't need to do all of them. Temazcal at Nirú may be included — confirm when booking.