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Transform Your Trip to Oaxaca into An Authentic Cultural Experience with Tlayudona

Welcome to Tlayudona, your gateway to immersive and sustainable travel experiences in Oaxaca, Mexico. Dive into our sensorial adventures and uncover the layers of culture, history, and tradition that make Oaxaca one of the most vibrant destinations in the world.

As a women-led, socially responsible organization, Tlayudona is redefining cultural tourism in Oaxaca. We offer hands-on workshops and experiences that build meaningful, respectful connections between visitors and local communities—empowering you to travel with purpose.

Participate in one of our interactive art workshops led by our talented resident artists, experience the tradition of agave distillation in our collaborative mezcal immersion experiences with local producers, or learn how to make traditional Oaxacan tamales with our expert host, Juana—a delicious highlight you won’t want to miss.

Come visit us at Plaza San Cristobal, located at M. Bravo 210 “C” in Oaxaca City. We’re always serving fresh local coffee and are happy to chat about our upcoming experiences or help you plan your stay in Oaxaca.

Experience Oaxaca with Tlayudona—where every journey supports local women, celebrates culture & tradition, and leaves a positive impact on our community.

With love,
The Tlayudona Team

What does the word “tlayudona” mean?

In Oaxaca it’s used to refer to a large, thick-framed person who boasts a lot of physical strength. The expression alludes to the giant tortilla called a tlayuda–because they’re resistant and durable. They bend, but don’t break.  It’s considered a compliment here to be “tlayudón“, and in this case with the added “a” in tlayudona, the word refers specifically to women.

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Why Choose Tlayudona?

There are plenty of conventional tourism companies out there. We aren’t one of them. Here’s why:

Community First

We are committed to making a positive, regenerative, and sustainable impact within our community.

Perspective

We have an all-women core team and work predominantly with women hosts so that our narratives are told and heard.

Authenticity

All of our experiences are designed by our hosts to provide you with an authentic lens into Oaxacan life.

Transparency

We pay our hosts more than half of the earnings of each experience. We value and remunerate their time, not just their products.

Experience

Each of our hosts has a lifetime of experience doing what they love, and Tlayudona has over 8 years of practice sharing this with you.

Love

We put our hearts into each connection we make. We have real relationships with our hosts,  and together we create a community. You’ll feel the difference.

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