Oaxacan Cheese Workshop: Traditional Techniques

Join our Oaxaca workshop to master Quesillo and Fresh Cheese making. Experience tradition, culture, and a delicious organic breakfast.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pochote Xochimilco Organic and Artisanal Market - Uncover the secrets of making our iconic Quesillo and Queso Fresco using time-honored methods. Dive deep into the rich heritage of Oaxacan cuisine and join in on this genuine experience.
What's Included
  • Materials for the workshop
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Join this interactive workshop to master the art of making two of the most beloved ingredients in Oaxacan cuisine: Quesillo and Fresh Cheese. Follow a step-by-step guide to the production process using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations in Oaxacan cooking, and learn how to recreate them at home.
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Location
Caja de agua del Carmen alto
We will meet next to the Carmen Alto Temple.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Stephanie_p
Dec 2, 2025
Perfect way to spend a morning in Oaxaca! - One of our best experiences in Oaxaca! Our host was amazing and so knowledgeable, and we loved that we got to make the cheese rather than just watching as we have experienced in some other food experiences while traveling. We got a delicious breakfast and learned so much. The space we were in was wonderful and we could have stayed and had a drink all day! Highly recommend to anyone in the area.
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Cynthia_j
Jun 28, 2025
A Must Cheese Experience! - Dona Andrea is the best cheese maker in town, her craft taught to her from her mother and grandmother. She is a master and felt very privileged to have learned to make cheese from her. She is sweet and so generous, open to share her history and life story. Now about the cheese, it was by far the best cheese I’ve had in Oaxaca. You will not find her cheese anywhere else, it’s an elaborate process that’s no longer made the traditional way. She makes quesillo, fresh cheese, Philadelphia cheese, and requesón. I highly recommend taking her cheese making class. It’s a dying craft that needs to be preserved.
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Sarenjoel
Jan 19, 2025
Cheese experience - An amazing experience. Our guide was very nice and spoke good English. She took us to beautiful, very small market where we ate great food, hot chocolate and juice which was included. Our teacher was a lovely lady who really knew her craft. It was hands on and we made delicious quessillo and queso fresco. We really enjoyed our time and recommend it to anyone looking for an off the beaten path experience
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From $62
up to 10 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).