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Authentic Artisan workshops and experiences in Oaxaca
Discover authentic Oaxacan experiences crafted by local hosts
Day of the DeadCatrina (or Catrín) Make-up at Tlayudona
Professional make-up sessions available at various times at Tlayudona in the center of Oaxaca to transform you into the iconic Catrina (or Catrín).
1 hour
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$650 MXN
Traditional Cooking ClassesCooking in the Campo: Learn to make tamales!
Cook traditional Oaxacan tamales with a local family on their farm near Oaxaca City. Learn ancestral recipes, enjoy a homemade meal, and experience rural life.
5 hours
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$2,090 MXN
Traditional Cooking ClassesCooking in the Campo: Learn to make tamales, tortillas and salsas!
Book a traditional Oaxacan cooking class just outside the city. Make tamales, salsas and tortillas with Doña Juana and enjoy an authentic farm-to-table meal.
5 hours
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$2,354 MXN
Traditional Cooking ClassesCooking in the Campo: Learn to make tortillas and salsas!
Escape to the campo for an authentic Oaxacan rural cooking class. Learn to make several traditional salsas and handmade tortillas, tour a family milpa farm, and share a rural feast.
5 hours
From
$1,980 MXN
Day of the DeadDay of the Dead Photoshoot in Oaxaca with Optional Face Painting
Book an exclusive Day of the Dead photoshoot in Oaxaca. Visit stunning marigold fields and a picturesque hacienda with a local photographer and get professional Catrina face painting!
4 hours
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$7,480 MXN
Artisan + CraftsEngraving Workshop with Ludwing
Book a hands-on engraving class in Oaxaca City. Design, carve, and print your own artwork with local artist Ludwing. Materials and mezcal included!
3 hours
From
$1,350 MXN
Artisan + Crafts
Hands in Clay: Black Pottery of San Bartolo Coyotepec
Immerse yourself in Oaxacan artisan traditions. Learn ancestral barro negro techniques in a hands-on black clay pottery workshop with Doña Sandra. Book now!
5 hours
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$2,150 MXN
Artisan + CraftsHands in Clay: Black Pottery of San Bartolo Coyotepec
Immerse yourself in Oaxacan artisan traditions. Learn ancestral barro negro techniques in a hands-on black clay pottery workshop with Doña Sandra. Book now!
5 hours
From
$2,150 MXN
Artisan + CraftsHands in clay: Atzompa "Los ardillas"
Book a hands-on pottery class in Atzompa with the Ardilla family. Try the potter's wheel, learn ancestral ceramic techniques, and enjoy a local meal.
5 hours
From
$2,150 MXN
Artisan + CraftsHands in clay: Atzompa with Archaeological Zone
Experience the best of Atzompa, Oaxaca. Walk through ancient Zapotec ruins, share a local family meal, and shape your own clay piece in a pottery workshop.
8 hours
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$2,850 MXN
Artisan + Crafts
Hands in clay: Atzompa with Archaeological Zone
Experience the best of Atzompa, Oaxaca. Walk through ancient Zapotec ruins, share a local family meal, and shape your own clay piece in a pottery workshop.
8 hours
From
$2,850 MXN
Artisan + CraftsHands on Dyeing and Weaving Workshop in Teotitlán (One-Day Workshop)
Book an authentic weaving workshop in Teotitlán del Valle. Learn natural dyeing with cochineal, weave your own Zapotec textile, and enjoy local meals.
9 hours
From
$4,400 MXN
Artisan + CraftsHands on Dyeing and Weaving Workshop in Teotitlán (Two-Day Workshop)
Prepare organic wool dyes, learn Zapotec loom techniques, and create your own tapete art with Josefina from the first women’s weaving collective
18 hours
From
$8,800 MXN
Artisan + Crafts
Hands on Dyeing and Weaving Workshop in Teotitlán (Two-Day Workshop)
Prepare organic wool dyes, learn Zapotec loom techniques, and create your own tapete art with Josefina from the first women’s weaving collective
18 hours
From
$8,800 MXN
MezcalMexico and its Mezcals: Taste Your Way Around the Country
Go beyond a mezcal tasting in Oaxaca. Sample artisanal mezcals while learning about agave varieties, distillation methods, and the families preserving this tradition.
2 hours
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$2,000 MXN
Oaxacan CoffeeOaxacan Specialty Coffee Brew Bar
Kate, owner and master roaster of Cafébre Specialty Coffee Bar in Oaxaca, has given us the gift of offering a personalized brew bar session.
2 hours
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$1,210 MXN
Artisan + CraftsPaint and Sip: Alebrijes with Alex in Oaxaca City
Book a hands-on alebrije painting class in Oaxaca City. Learn traditional design motifs from a San Martín Tilcajete artisan and paint your own folk art.
3 hours 30 minutes
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$1,650 MXN
Artisan + Crafts
Paint and Sip: Alebrijes with Alex in Oaxaca City
Book a hands-on alebrije painting class in Oaxaca City. Learn traditional design motifs from a San Martín Tilcajete artisan and paint your own folk art.
3 hours 30 minutes
From
$1,650 MXN
Artisan + CraftsPaint and Sip: Alebrijes with Alex in Tilcajete
Travel to San Martín Tilcajete for an authentic alebrije painting experience with a master artisan. Visit a family workshop, paint your own wood carving, and enjoy a local lunch.
6 hours
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$2,310 MXN
Artisan + CraftsPaint and Sip: Alebrijes with Alex in Tilcajete
Travel to San Martín Tilcajete for an authentic alebrije painting experience with a master artisan. Visit a family workshop, paint your own wood carving, and enjoy a local lunch.
6 hours
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$2,310 MXN
Oaxacan CoffeeThe Roast & The Ritual: A Cupping & Roasting Demonstration
You’ll learn how to distinguish flavor profiles, understand roasting techniques, and engage your senses in the art and science behind every perfect cup
1 hour
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$1,650 MXN
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.
What's new?
Transform Your Trip to Oaxaca into An Authentic Cultural Experience with Tlayudona
Tlayudona is entering an exciting new chapter as we transition into becoming a non-profit organization in Oaxaca, renewing our commitment to cultural sustainability, women's empowerment, and regenerative travel. This transformation strengthens our mission to support local families and artisans while creating unforgettable cultural experiences in Oaxaca for conscious travelers. Whether you're seeking meaningful Oaxaca travel opportunities or looking to engage more deeply with authentic traditions, every experience you book with us directly fuels our social initiatives and ensures that our host families are fairly compensated for their time, skills, and knowledge.
This season, we're especially excited to share our upcoming Day of the Dead experiences in Oaxaca. Step beyond the busy city center and into the villages, where families welcome you into their homes to build their altars for this remarkable holiday. From preparing traditional foods to learning from ancestral practices and creating your own keepsakes, these immersive experiences connect you to the living traditions of Oaxaca in respectful and unforgettable ways. Join us for a unique approach to Oaxaca travel—one that supports communities, celebrates culture, and empowers women.
We invite you to check out our new Hands in Clay experience that couples this ancestral craft with a hike to the amazing archeological site in our host family's village.
As always, drop in to our office and say hello to Liz, Valeria, and Jen in 210 M. Bravo Street inside Plaza San Cristobal in Oaxaca's historic city center, and organize a once-in-a-lifetime experience that connects you with Oaxaca!
With love,
The Tlayudona Team
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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.
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Perspective
We have an all-women core team and work predominantly with women hosts so that our narratives are told and heard.
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Authenticity
All of our experiences are designed by our hosts to provide you with an authentic lens into Oaxacan life.
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Transparency
We pay our hosts more than half of the earnings of each experience. We value and remunerate their time, not just their products.
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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.
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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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