To start your day, you’ll head to Patricia’s farm nestled into the valley of Etla, where she utilizes her family’s cow milk to make fresh quesillo, queso fresco, and requesón. You’ll see the process from start to finish and get to participate if you’d like. You’ll get a walk through of her property where the … 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: OAXACA CRAFT CELEBRATION! Hands-on curated thematic cultural activities for kids in the comfort of your own space! Our Learn Through Play options: Oaxacan Craft Celebration includes: All materials necessary to make an array of typical Oaxacan handcrafts, from alebrijes to weaving, clay, & more. Our itinerary will depend on … Read more
LEARN THROUGH PLAY! LEARN THROUGH PLAY: CAMPING IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD Hands-on curated thematic cultural activities for kids in the comfort of your own space! Our Learn Through Play Options: Backyard Camping Includes: All materials needed to transform your hotel or temporary lodging into a camp site, with theatrical storytelling of myths and legends in … 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
LEARN THROUGH PLAY! ABOUT OUR LEARN THROUGH PLAY SERIES: Hands-on curated thematic cultural activities for kids in the comfort of your own space! Clink on link for more information about the four following Learn Through Play curated cultural immersion options: The Concept: We know that it’s difficult to plan the perfect family trip that keeps … Read more
NANNY SERVICES NANNY SERVICES IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOTEL OR RENTAL For years Tlayudona has provided nannying services for our visiting families when they have been requested. Now we offer a system for pricing, a guideline for parent and nanny expectations, and a Google Form to be filled out prior to the service so … Read more
Cooking in the Campo: Learn to make tamales, tortillas and salsas! Venture out to Yatareni with Tlayudona and Doña Juana for a taste of life in the campo. Juana and her family dedicate themselves to cultivating a mixture of corns, beans, and squash, known locally as “la milpa”. Their property is close enough to Oaxaca´s … Read more
A Real Ranch Experience Amongst Archeological Treasures and Mezcal Galore! Venture off the beaten path of Oaxaca´s mezcal route to an authentic distillery where you can witness each step of the mezcal-making process, from the agave plant to the bottle. Just like on any real farm, nature will dictate the details of your day’s experience. … Read more
Alebrijes: Paint and Sip This is our original alebrije-painting experience, featuring our favorite dynamic alebrije family from the village of Tilcajete, where this artisan tradition has been handed down for several generations. Join us in learning about the history and culture of this iconic colorful art form. Alex, our fourth generation alebrije artist, will walk … Read more