The private tour moves through Santa Catarina Minas, San Antonio de las Minas, Taller Oaxaca Alebrijes and San Bartolo Coyotepec, giving you a hands-on look at regional craft traditions. In Santa Catarina Minas you will smell earthy agave as local mezcaleros roast hearts of agave over stone pits. Along the way in San Antonio de las Minas you will touch embroidered threads and create your own design with skilled local women, experiencing the techniques behind their needlework.
At Taller Oaxaca Alebrijes wooden figures come alive in vibrant colours, and you will learn the magic behind each fantastical creature. In San Bartolo Coyotepec you will feel smooth black clay slide between your fingers as artisans shape it into unique pottery. Each stop connects you to centuries of Mexican creativity and heritage, leaving you with a close, sensory appreciation of craft, taste and texture.
Why Visit
- Private tour through four artisan villages
- Mezcal roasting by local mezcaleros in Santa Catarina Minas
- Embroidery workshop with skilled local women in San Antonio de las Minas
- Alebrijes painting and storytelling at Taller Oaxaca Alebrijes
- Black clay pottery making with artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec
What's included
- Transport
- Professional local guide
- Interpreter translator guide
- Street food tour and cantinas
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Accessibility
- Public transit links nearby
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We will meet you in your hotel lobby. Please be ready twenty minutes before departure for a smooth and relaxed start.
Not wheelchair accessible