Oaxaca: Artisans, textiles and markets

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Meet Oaxacan artisans personally in their family workshops. Explore a traditional market to find local products and taste authentic delicacies.

Highlights

  • Meet Zapotec backstrap loom weavers and their original creations.
  • Discover fascinating surreal clay figures.
  • Learn about the impressive work behind the making of Mexican machetes and knives
  • Enjoy a flavorful dishes in the traditional market.

Description

Meet the crew at your hotel or Air b&b, during the ride your guide will introduce you to oaxacan culture and the plan of the day. You'll be taken to the zapotec village of Santo Tomas Jalieza located 40 minutes away from the city, where you'll meet a family of weavers who will welcome you at home. Learn about the ancestral weaving tradition, community life, original designs and contemporary applications. A short 10-minute ride will take you to San Antonino, a small village of flower growers known for the colorful embroideries and surreal handmade clay sculptures, you'll visit recognised artisans at their home-studio, get to know their work, materials, process and inspiration. Afterward, a visit to the picturesque village of Ocotlan de Morelos will let you experience one of the most vibrant and colorful markets in Oaxaca. Your guide will help you out to explore the market, idenify the local products and taste authentic delicacies for lunch. Don't leave Ocotlan without visiting a sword-cutler shop, get amazed by the proficiency at hand making knives, swords and machetes by oaxacan artisans.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Market tastings

Important Information

  • Most places we visit wont take card-payment. Make sure you bring some cash with you.

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