Discover the vibrant world of alebrije painting in Tilcajete with Alex, a proud fourth-generation artist and one of Tlayudona’s original host families. With deep roots in his village’s history and cultural legacy, Alex shares his passion for alebrije art through a personal, anecdotal approach that reflects his childhood memories and lifelong dedication. As he guides … Read more
Join us for an aromatic crash-course adventure in the heart of Oaxaca, where coffee is more than just a beverage—it’s our lifeblood. In this special one-hour experience hosted at our beloved Cafébre, our expert roaster & experience host Kate will guide you through a hands-on cupping and roasting demonstration that explores the journey of artisan … Read more
LEARN THROUGH PLAY! LEARN THROUGH PLAY: HOLIDAY PARTY Hands-on curated thematic cultural activities for kids in the comfort of your own space! Our Learn Through Play Options: Holiday Party Includes: All materials necessary to transform your temporary home into a holiday-themed event, specific to the time of year in Oaxaca. This could be a Day … Read more
Learn Through Play ! LEARN THROUGH PLAY: LITTLE ARCHEOLOGISTS Hands-on curated thematic cultural activities for kids in the comfort of your own space! Our Learn Through Play options: Little Archeologists includes: All materials necessary to curate an engaging afternoon for budding archeologists, from a mini “dig” to the construction of your own pyramid. Your kids … Read more
Not Your Average Art Walk In a 1996 article, a New York Times correspondent described Oaxaca as an “artistic epicenter,” noting that the city has gained an international reputation for the descriptors attributed to it– “cultural Mecca“, “land of creation”–and its representation as an authentic, multicolored place with its past remaining “alive within the present“. … Read more
Women in Mezcal: Talk and Tasting This experience follows our Covid Protocol. Please make sure to read it over and only reserve this experience if you´re in complete agreement with the terms. Tlayudona is pleased to present to you this awesome opportunity to try 3 mezcal varieties with Sosima from Fanekantsini. Sósima, a 4th generation distiller, … Read more
Open Air Mezcal Immersion: Miahuatlán This experience follows our Covid Protocol. Please make sure to go over our protocol and to only reserve an experience if you´re in complete agreement with the terms. We will arrive at the palenque at approximately 10:30 a.m., where the maestro distiller and his wife will receive us with an almuerzo/typical … Read more
Hidden Gems Of Oaxaca Architectural Stroll This event is led by the architect and restoration specialist Flor Cantón. We’ll be discovering the footprints left by Oaxaca’s fascinating history as we take a walk around the city’s center. This tour delves into an exploration of often-overlooked or seemingly “hidden” gems throughout the downtown area. Do you … Read more
Cooking in the Campo: Carne Asada This experience follows our Covid Protocol. Please make sure to read it over and only reserve an experience if you´re in complete agreement with the terms. This experience was born from our visitors’ request to experience “carne” the way it’s done in the villages. Venture out to Yatareni with Tlayudona … Read more
Cooking in the Campo: Tortillas and Salsa from Scratch Come spend the day with us in the beautiful campo of San Agustín Yatareni as we learn to make tortillas and salsa completely from scratch. This process, called “nixtamalización”, is just one of the ancestral culinary treasures that we tend to replace with mechanized processes in … Read more