Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, holds profound significance in Oaxaca, Mexico. This vibrant celebration is a time to honor and remember those who have passed away. Families gather to create beautiful altars, filled with marigolds, papel picado, and favorite foods, to welcome and celebrate the spirits of their loved ones. In the … Read more
Step into the vibrant world of Arrazola, Oaxaca, where tradition and artistry come alive through the fascinating craft of Alebrijes. These colorful, fantastical wooden carvings are a hallmark of Oaxacan culture, bringing to life mythical creatures with intricate designs and vivid hues. We are excited to invite you to a special workshop where you’ll not … 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
Celebrate the Day of the Dead season by learning to make traditional Oaxacan dishes used as offerings on familial altars. Call your loved ones over from the other side with the rich aromas of mole tamales and the sweet scent of hot chocolate! Here’s the perfect opportunity to not only taste these Oaxacan delicacies but to make … Read more
We cannot imagine anything better than expanding our popular Cooking in the Campo experiences to include this emblematic Oaxacan dish. You cannot visit Oaxaca without trying the moles, with mole negro at the top of the list! Here’s the perfect opportunity to not only taste this Oaxacan delicacy but to make it from scratch. What … Read more
This is a two-part experience. Our booking system requires you to reserve each portion separately! Join us for a two-part piñata making experience with Doña Inés in the local village of Yatareni. We love working in Yatareni, because it’s under twenty minutes from the city center but really gives you a taste of rural Oaxacan … Read more
Join us for an authentic piñata making experience with Doña Inés in the local village of Yatareni. We love working in Yatareni, because it’s under twenty minutes from the city center but really gives you a taste of rural Oaxacan life. For this experience, we will journey to where Inés makes magic with newspaper, cardboard, … Read more
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a professional photo shoot! You’ll explore the most beautiful field of marigold flowers and capture the experience in stunning photographs. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, family, group of friends, or even solo, this is a cool and unique way to get a treasured souvenir of your stay in … Read more
Join us in Tlayudona’s great new centric space to celebrate our ancestors through the creation of a Day of the Dead altar and mezcal tasting. Our host, will greet you in Tlayudona and you’ll head to one of Oaxaca’s smaller local markets, in which you’ll be guided through purchasing the components of a traditional Day … Read more