Harvest chicatana ants in Oaxaca
📍 Oaxaca, Mexico🔄 Repeatable👤 13+
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Join local Zapotec communities during the brief rainy season to harvest chicatana ants, considered a delicacy in Oaxacan cuisine. These large flying ants emerge only after the first rains, and locals collect them at night using lights and traditional methods passed down through generations. You'll learn about indigenous food traditions while participating in a practice that dates back to pre-Columbian times, then enjoy them roasted with salt and lime.
Difficulty
45/100Medium
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Cost
$50 – $300
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Time
full-day
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People
1–10
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
summer
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Equipment
collection bags, headlamp
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