Highlights of the Oaxaca Artisan Tour:
Pottery Class with a Master Artisan: Learn from a renowned Oaxacan craftsman and create your own mezcalero, the iconic piece of the local mezcal culture.
Visit to the Alebrije Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles: Explore the creative process behind these vibrant alebrijes and discover why their pieces are certified and valued as art.
Discover the Secret of Black Clay: Learn the story behind the technique that gives black clay its shine, and visit the workshop’s store to purchase unique pieces.
This tour is guided by an English-speaking guide and includes private transportation, allowing you to adjust the schedule to your needs, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience.
Pickup included
Pick up in your hotel and 1 hour transfer
The second stop on our tour is at the Jacobo and María Ángeles Workshop, located in San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca. This workshop is internationally renowned for creating alebrijes, hand-carved and painted wooden sculptures that depict fantastic, colorful creatures. During the visit, you'll have the chance to learn about the entire alebrije-making process, from selecting and carving the copal wood to applying intricate designs inspired by Zapotec iconography. The workshop also has a store where you can purchase certified alebrijes, which are considered art investments due to their increasing value each year. This visit allows you to appreciate the dedication and talent that Jacobo and María Ángeles bring to Mexican folk art, preserving and sharing the cultural richness of Oaxaca.
Lunch time ! You can try Oaxaca traditional food. Lunch is not included
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
We pick up in all hotels or Airbnb in Oaxaca center