Teotitlan Market visit & Cooking class with Zapotec family
Meet your guide for a full day excursion to Teotitlan Del Valle, possibly the prettiest village in the east side of the valley. Here there is a remarkable church with authentic art subjects from XVI Century.
Area
Oaxaca and Chiapas
Type
Community & Culture
Food & Drink
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Full Day
At arrival, you will enjoy a guided visit to Teotitlan Del Valle market followed by a visit to a Zapotec family home to see the process of how traditional woven rugs are made. Many still use the traditional techniques of carding and spinning their own wool, then dying it with natural colours and finally weaving on solid-wood looms.
Afterwards, you will enjoy a regional cooking class and lunch as a special guest while sharing secrets of authentic Oaxacan cuisine. Oaxaca is famous worldwide for its offerings; both Gourmet Magazine and The New York Times have praised Oaxacan Cuisine as the most authentic food in Mexico. Late afternoon estimated arrival back at hotel for rest of evening at leisure.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationCasa Oaxaca Hotel
Casa Oaxaca is an 18th-century colonial house in the heart of Oaxaca, which has been completely remodelled to create an oasis of tasteful calm. The hotel also has one of the city's finest restaurants - a temple to the inventive cuisine of Oaxaca.
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View AccommodationBoutique Hotel Quinta Chanabnal
Close to the world-famous Mayan archaeological site of Palenque, the Quinta Chanabnal evokes a Mayan palace complex, and combines traditional pre-Hispanic designs and contemporary sophistication to create an enchantingly romantic boutique hotel.
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View AccommodationBo Hotel Hamburg
Hotel Bo, fabulously located in San Cristobal de las Casas, one of Mexico’s most picturesque and interesting colonial towns, is a chic and contemporary design hotel that provides a superb base for exploring the rich and colourful Maya heritage of Chiapas.
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