Oaxaca: Artisans, textiles and markets (Copy of) Oaxaca: Artisans, textiles and markets

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

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.