Experience a magical mushroom among forests, fog, and flavor.
03 MIN 30 SEC
Patricia Miranda
Mexico City (August 3, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.
Immerse yourself in the forest and discover mycotourism: collect, taste, and learn about the fascinating world of mushrooms. Credit: Nancy Velázquez
The rainy season forces travelers to bring out their rubber boots, raincoats, and umbrellas... it's true. Credit: Nancy Velázquez
An alternative to the mushroom route can be found at the Octli Glamping site. Credit: Nancy Velázquez
The expeditions usually take place at dawn, allowing visitors to connect with nature, experiencing the dew, mist, and birdsong. Credit: Nancy Velázquez
The travelers—with baskets in their arms—are ready to collect only edible mushrooms, such as button mushrooms, button mushrooms, champignon mushrooms, and blue mushrooms, to name a few. Credit: Nancy Velázquez
The rainy season forces travelers to take out their rubber boots, raincoats, and umbrellas... it's true. Some tourists will say that the raindrops that fall from the sky ruin their urban walks and even their photos, but seasoned travelers jump for joy because they know that during the rainy season, several of our country's forested areas are covered with various species of mushrooms, many of them edible.
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