Immerse yourself in the culture of Oaxaca on a guided tour. Visit a mezcal distillery, a weaving workshop, and a market to learn about the art of making alebrijes.

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Embark on a journey through Oaxaca’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Visit a world-renowned alebrije workshop, meet a Zapotec family of traditional weavers, and learn about the sacred art of mezcal distillation. Enjoy a traditional market lunch prepared by a local cook.

Begin in San Martín Tilcajete, the beating heart of Oaxaca’s magical realism, with a visit to the world-renowned Jacobo & María Ángeles workshop. More than artisans, they are cultural visionaries, blending Nahuatl cosmology with vibrant design. Walk through their studio, see live carving and painting, and hear the spiritual meaning behind each alebrije, painted with natural pigments and ancient symbology.

Next, head to Santo Tomás Jalieza, where you’ll visit a Zapotec family of traditional weavers who still use the pre-Hispanic waist loom (telar de cintura). Here, threads are stories — of resistance, of tradition, of women’s wisdom passed down for generations. See how raw cotton becomes wearable heritage, and witness the skill, balance, and patience it demands.

Dive into the sacred world of ancestral mezcal at a small, family-run distillery. Learn the slow, soulful process of roasting, fermenting, and distilling agave using clay pots, underground ovens, and traditional tools — and enjoy a guided tasting that honors the spirit of the land.

Close the experience with a warm and delicious lunch in Ocotlán de Morelos, where Frida welcomes you with handmade dishes full of flavor and heart, served in the middle of the bustling market she calls home.

Discover the world of ancestral mezcal at a small, family-run distillery
Visit the Jacobo & María Ángeles workshop in San Martín Tilcajete
Witness the art of backstrap loom weaving with a Zapotec family
Enjoy a traditional market lunch with local Frida Kahlo in Ocotlán de Morelos
Learn about the spiritual meaning behind each alebrije

Includes:
Guided visit to the Jacobo & María Ángeles workshop
Visit to a Zapotec family of traditional weavers
Ancestral mezcal distillery tour and tasting
Traditional market lunch in Ocotlán de Morelos
Private round-trip transportation from Oaxaca City
Bilingual expert guide (English/Spanish)
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