Market Tours
The markets of the Oaxacan Valley are just fantastic. We offer personilized tours to Tlacolula on Sundays, Ocotlan on Fridays as well as the daily market with in the city of Oaxaca called 20 de November. Other markets we can also visit is the Wednesday market in Elta and the Thursday market of Zaachila. We provide legal tour guide services in late-model licensed transportation authorized for tourism.
Tlacolula - Sunday
The market of Tlacolula, some 30 minutes East of the city, takes place in the streets every Sunday. On this tour we will not only take in the market but also visit the infamous weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle, the nearby ruins of Lambityeco, the 2000 year-old tree in Tule as well as a small mezcal operation. Lunch not Included. Tour can also be pre-arranged to suit your needs.
Zaachila - Thursday
The Thursday market in Zaachila is known for its authentic, traditional atmosphere and vibrant displays of local crafts and produce, particularly pottery. It's also recognized for its strong connection to the region's indigenous Zapotec heritage and its bustling livestock market. The ruins of Zaachila, very near to the market, are unique because they were the last capital of the Zapotec empire and are known for their well-preserved tombs, including one with rich offerings. The site also offers a glimpse into a city that was still inhabited when the Spanish arrived, and it features Mixtec influences due to its later conquest.
Etla - Wednesday
This market takes place every Wednesday just 40 minutes West of the city. This tour includes the market, a visit to the Centro de las Artes de San Agustín, and Las Peñitas Church. The art center is known for its exquisite architecture and mountain setting. This venue hosts a variety of art exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events. A quick stop to the hand-made paper factory where you will be introduced to how a complex process can transform a mixture of waterd fiber into stunning paper and works of art. Lunch not Included. Tour can also be pre-arranged to take suit your needs.
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Ocotlan - Friday
This market takes place every Friday just 40 minutes south of the city. This tour includes the market, the museum and the once home, which is now a gallery, of the local artist, Rudolfo Moreles, San Martin Tilcajete where some of the best alebrijes are created, the back-strap weaving town of Santo Tomas and San Bartolo de Coyotopec where the world-famous black pottery of Oaxaca originates. Lunch not Included. Tour can also be re-arranged beforehand to suit your needs.
Oaxaca City Markets
This market takes place every Friday just 40 minutes south of the city. This tour includes the market, the museum and the once home, which is now a gallery, of the local artist, Rudolfo Moreles, San Martin Tilcajete where some of the best alebrijes are created, the back-strap weaving town of Santo Tomas and San Bartolo de Coyotopec where the world-famous black pottery of Oaxaca originates. Lunch not Included. Tour can also be re-arranged beforehand to suit your needs.