A Piece Of Oaxaca: Guided Tour with Crafts Elaboration
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7 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Immerse yourself in the vibrant crafts of Oaxaca on this guided tour. Learn embroidery, paint Alebrijes, and create a unique black clay piece to take home.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca - Meeting point 8:00 am.
    Fernando and I, your guides, will introduce ourselves in typical Oaxacan clothing.

  • San Antonino Castillo Velasco - San Antonino Castillo Velasco, famous for its peculiar and fine embroideries.
    Here you will learn the entire process from the meaning of the designs, the embroidery techniques and the making of each of the garments.
    A workshop will be offered where you will learn to embroider the design of your choice on a garment that you can take with you.

  • San Martin Tilcajete - San Martín Tilcajete, land famous for its Alebrijes.
    In this place you will learn the historical origin of these unique pieces, the necessary materials as well as the collection and carving process, color creation methods that you will use in the workshop to paint your own Alebrije.
    A place full of history and color.

  • San Bartolo Coyotepec - Land of black mud.
    In San Bartolo Coyotepec you will learn the origin of this unique material in the world, we will see the molding and baking process to achieve these pieces and their different uses.
    You will create a piece with your own hands in this experience.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Workshop materials
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Gratuities
  • Meal
Additional Information

Greetings! We’re Karina and Fernando, a true Oaxacan couple, eager to share our admiration for the crafts of our exquisite state with you.
In this activity, you’ll acquire knowledge and make your own handcraft.
Firstly, we’ll guide you to the artisan village of San Antonino Castillo Velasco, renowned for its magnificent hand-embroidered textiles. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to embroider a small keepsake to take home.
Next, we’ll head to San Martín Tilcajete, a locale celebrated for its Alebrijes. We’ll explore the entire procedure through which these unique artifacts are made, and you’ll even get to paint your own Alebrije. Lastly, we will visit San Bartolo Coyotepec, the birthplace of black pottery. We’ll show you the creation process of these charming handcrafts, inviting you to join in and make a unique piece of your own. We’re aiming for you to return home with an unforgettable experience and a slice of Oaxaca.

Location
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Reforma
We will meet at the main entrance of the garden, opposite the corner of the Museum of Philately.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sunshine677163
Sep 13, 2023
GREAT TOUR!!!! - fernando and karina were very kind, they made this experience incredible, they gave us an extensive explanation of each place we visited, they make you fall in love with their culture, if you have the opportunity to experience this tour you will be fascinated
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Graceow7204xm
Sep 11, 2023
Best tour Ever - Karina and Fernando are a couple who are very proud of their culture. We loved the tour and the attention. The places are beautiful and offer workshops where you feel part of each of these locations. we learned a lot of new things about Oaxaca and their history, it was a great experience, we enjoyed it a lot.
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