Meaningful Travel • Authentic Connection • Real Impact.
About Us
Meet Anabel López
Meet the Team & Our Roots
Our Foundation:
Our strategic approach began with our founder, Anabel López, as a graduate student at Portland State University (PSU), where she co-led the Oaxaca Field Studies program. This academic background allows our team to analyze local logistics, history, and community dynamics through a professional lens.
Our Evolution:
Upon expanding to Canada, we refined our social impact model through the specialized social innovation program at Radius SFU (Simon Fraser University). This collaboration helped transform our local roots into a professional enterprise dedicated to ethical travel and community empowerment.
Today, we bring this same level of rigor to everything we design—from our signature group immersions to bespoke private consulting for independent travelers.
To transform the way people experience Oaxaca—moving beyond surface-level tourism through expert guidance, cultural connection, and shared social impact. We design journeys that build human bridges and leave a positive mark on the Indigenous communities we touch.
When you join Hola Everyone, you’re not just exploring Oaxaca — you’re helping sustain it.
We proudly collaborate with community-led initiatives such as:
- Del Verso al Fuego – celebrating traditional craftsmanship and artistic storytelling.
- Made in Oaxaca Colectivo – an Indigenous women-owned collective empowering artisans through fair trade.
- Oaxaca Food Bank – ensuring food access to families across the region.
We also offer hands-on, optional volunteering opportunities that let you contribute meaningfully to local needs — from community gardens to literacy workshops.
Every journey helps protect traditions, empower women, and uplift future generations in Oaxaca.
Travel that gives back
Our Impact Areas
Local Communities
We don't just visit; we partner. Our itineraries support family-owned workshops and community-led initiatives.
Education & Empowerment
Every guide purchased and session booked contributes to skill-building workshops for local youth and women.
Cultural Preservation
We help sustain Oaxaca's living traditions by providing direct economic access to master artisans.
Our World in Action
Meaningful travel made possible
Why Hola Everyone?
In a world of fast travel and surface-level tourism, we offer something deeper
You won’t just visit Oaxaca — you’ll belong here.
You’ll become part of a story that values people, place, and purpose.
How can we help you explore Oaxaca?
Whether you want to join our signature group immersions or need a bespoke plan for your private trip, we have the expertise to guide you.
Discover language, connection, and culture
What do you want to learn today?
Address
200-308 W Hastings St,
Vancouver, BC V6B 2N4, Canada 🇨🇦
Phone
+1 (604) 442-4849
"Getting to know a place is more than just checking in... It's about letting yourself be touched by its people, its history, and its nature. It's about looking with respect, walking with curiosity, and returning with a full heart"