Ocotlán Valley Tour
Explore the world of black clay pottery, marvel at hand-painted alebrijes, and learn the ancestral art of backstrap weaving. Visit a traditional mezcal palenque to see how this iconic spirit is crafted and sample the flavors that define the Ocotlán Valley.
Overview
Begin in Oaxaca City where your guide meets you for the scenic drive into the Ocotlán Valley. Ocotlán de Morelos is especially vibrant on Fridays, and they help you navigate the market, sample favorite snacks, and step inside the 16th-century church that anchors the town.
Throughout the day your Doaxaca guide introduces you to master artisans: the barro negro potters of San Bartolo Coyotepec, alebrije carvers in San Martín Tilcajete, and backstrap weavers in Santo Tomás Jalieza. Hear how each craft carries centuries of history before closing with a mezcal tasting at a rustic palenque.
Tour highlights
- Browse the Ocotlán de Morelos market with your guide translating and introducing vendors
- Visit San Bartolo Coyotepec to see black clay pottery fired in underground kilns
- Meet a family of alebrije artists in San Martín Tilcajete
- Learn backstrap loom weaving techniques in Santo Tomás Jalieza
- Taste ancestral mezcal at a small-batch palenque
Customize your day
- Add a stop for lunch at a traditional cocina económica
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