Etla Valley Tour
Wander through the bustling Etla market. Visit the historic church and ex-convent. Learn how Oaxaca's famous Quesillo is made and explore the Centro de las Artes de San Agustin.
Overview
The Etla Valley Tour is a full-day private tour (7–8 hours) northwest of Oaxaca City through a region known for dairy, artisanal papermaking, and contemporary art. The route includes the Etla market (busiest on Wednesdays) for fresh quesillo tasting, a 17th-century ex-convent, and the Centro de las Artes de San Agustin — a cultural center revitalized by artist Francisco Toledo.
Journey northwest with your guide to the Etla Valley, long revered for dairy, paper, and contemporary art. Start at the bustling market tasting quesillo and learning how regional ingredients shaped local cuisine.
Then explore the 17th-century ex-convent turned Centro de las Artes de San Agustin, revitalized by artist Francisco Toledo. You'll meet papermakers, visit studios in San Agustin Etla, and uncover how the valley balances tradition and innovation.
Tour highlights
- Taste fresh quesillo and regional specialties at the Etla market
- Visit the ex-convent and church of San Pedro y San Pablo
- Learn about artisanal paper making at handmade workshops
- Explore the Centro de las Artes de San Agustin
- Meet local makers keeping Etla's traditions alive
Customize your day
- Schedule a stop at artist studios in San Agustin Etla
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Professional Use & Image Rights
Please note that our tours are designed for cultural and personal experiences. If you are planning to record professional video or photography content (including for commercial use, social media promotion, websites, or business development purposes), you must inform us in advance.
The use of artisans' image, workshops, processes, and intellectual property for commercial or promotional purposes requires prior authorization and, in some cases, an additional fee directly agreed upon with the artisans.
We have noticed that occasionally guests join our experiences with the intention of developing similar businesses or using recorded material for professional purposes. While we deeply value collaboration and cultural exchange, our tours are not intended to serve as business training, replication models, or unpaid content production opportunities.
We respectfully ask for transparency and communication so we can ensure fair compensation, proper consent, and respect for the communities and artisans we work with.
Thank you for understanding and supporting ethical tourism practices.
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