San Marcos Tlapazola
Begin your day with a scenic drive into the Oaxacan valleys, where you’ll visit the home of Doña Emerenciana, a master artisan. Enjoy a warm welcome with hot chocolate and pan dulce, then head into the surrounding mountains to learn how red clay is respectfully extracted by hand, following ancestral practices that connect land and craft.
Back at the artisan’s home, enjoy a traditional Oaxacan brunch, then take time to explore the town’s charming church and soak in the local atmosphere. Under the guidance of Maestra Emerenciana, a master artisan, craft your own clay piece from scratch using techniques passed down through generations.
This unique experience allows you to connect with the land, the people, and their centuries-old craft.
Red Clay Trails: From Mountain Soil to Artisan Hands
Discover the art of Zapotec pottery in San Marcos Tlapazola. Learn to extract and prepare red clay, craft your own piece, and enjoy a traditional Oaxacan brunch.
Inclusions
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Round-trip transportation from centro
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Clay extraction experience in the mountains
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Hands-on pottery workshop with Emerenciana
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Breakfast (hot chocolate & pan dulce)
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Brunch
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Visit to the local church
Itinerary
Pick up from Oaxaca Centro, it takes 1 hour approx. to get to San Marcos, in total this experience takes about 6 hours.
