Oaxaca: Artisanal Mezcal, Alebrijes, and Zapotec Weaving

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.
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.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.