Make Oaxaca’s Iconic Moles

Oaxaca’s Many Moles These wonders of the (Oaxacan) world are packed into one fabulous culinary experience with Andrea, our favorite chef and vendor from the Pochote Organic Market. The moles (or Oaxacan sauces) are the most typically-recognized flavors in Oaxaca, although there are infinite variations. Each one is a labor of love, boasting a myriad of … Read more

Quesillo-Making in the New Pochote Market

Let’s make quesillo with our favorite Oaxacan chef and cheesemaker, Doña Andrea, in the Pochote Progreso market! The new Pochote Progreso market is a country-style gem of an atmosphere where you will learn to make quesillo amongst plants and wooden stands filled with organic foods and local products. What more?– It’s located conveniently in the … Read more

Day of the Dead Vocho Mural Tour

This unique little gem of an experience takes you out in Frida Vochida, which we assume to be Oaxaca’s only vocho with its own Instagram account, to the village of Zaachila to tour some of the best Day of the Dead murals. Frida’s dad, Tra, who’s a history buff and aficionado regarding things like murals … Read more

Day of the Dead Photoshoot in Marigold Field

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

Celebrating our Ancestors with Altars and Mezcal

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

Tejate: The Pre-hispanic Energy Drink

Tejate Have you seen this frothy beverage being served around the markets and streets of Oaxaca out of giant green-glazed ceramic bowls? Do you know the history behind this pre-hispanic drink? Tejate is a corn and cacao-based drink traditional to the state of Oaxaca.  It originates back from the pre-hispanic era and was initially used … Read more

Tejate: The Pre-hispanic Energy Drink

Tejate Have you seen this frothy beverage being served around the markets and streets of Oaxaca out of giant green-glazed ceramic bowls? Do you know the history behind this pre-hispanic drink? Tejate is a corn and cacao-based drink traditional to the state of Oaxaca.  It originates back from the pre-hispanic era and was initially used … Read more

Hands in Clay: Black Pottery of San Bartolo Coyotepec

Enjoy this new clay experience based in San Bartolo Coyotepec where you will learn the ancestral technique of working with the black clay that is typical of the region. Sandra will take us step by step through the process of making black clay pieces, and you will explore your creativity and develop new skills in … Read more

Open Air Quesillo-Making for Kids and Families

Please make sure to go over our Covid Protocol and to only reserve an experience if you´re in complete agreement with the terms. Quesillo making for kids and families! Immerse your kids in Oaxacan culture, Spanish, and delicious string cheese! For this experience, we are journeying out to Etla to see our favorite vendors from … Read more

Open Air Quesillo-Making

Please make sure to go over our Covid Protocol and to only reserve an experience if you´re in complete agreement with the terms. For this experience, we are journeying out to Etla to see our favorite vendors from the Pochote Organic Market, Andrea and Noé.  On their farm nestled into the valley of Etla, they … Read more