As a craftsperson, artist, or a traveler who likes unusual places, crafts such as woodcarving, weaving, pottery, metal working, baskets and masks are just a few of the crafts that appear everywhere, and are an integral part of everyday life In Oaxaca. When we travel to the villages you will see the primitiveness of this area and their craft work reflects their wonderful culture. You will experience the markets which come alive with sights, smells and sounds that one will never forget. Oaxaca (Wah-Hah-Kah) is the ancient home of the Zapotec and Mixtec civilizations, builders of Monte Alban and Mitla. It is a charming colonial city, with grand churches, museums and public buildings. The zocalo (town square) is a place where people relax, listen to the mariachi bands, and is an area where cars are banned. Since the early 1990’s, I have concentrated some of my textile, craft and travel interests to the Oaxaca region of southern Mexico. As a textile artist, collector of textiles and an avid traveler to Mexico, I have been drawn to this area which is especially rich in traditional Mexican crafts and has many interesting mountain villages that are home to native craftspeople. Over the years I have enjoyed becoming friends with many of these Mexican craftspeople, merchants, museum curators and lodging owners. Many of my friends in the States have expressed interest in my travels and having the opportunity to do “my kind of travel” in the non-tourist regions of Mexico. Since then I have lead 11 successful tours. We will stay at a bed and breakfast that is owned by an American. The owner has many successful years as both a tour guide and in the hospitality industry in this region. The bed and breakfast is only a few minutes walk to the town square and the rooms are set around a verandah and flower filled gardens. Their friendly staff gives personal service and prepares delicious home style meals. This will be a fantastic experience with a hands-on cooking class, a trip to Oaxaca’s major archeological site, visits to the craft villages, museums, churches and markets as well as have the ability to meet the people of this area. Do not expect the normal run of the mill tour – this will be a very exciting trip with me as your guide to some wonderful, exciting places in Oaxaca. March 20 - Saturday • Travel Day - Arrive in Oaxaca, Mexico and make your way to the Bed & Breakfast which will be our home for the next 8 days. Evening meal at Casa. March 21 - Sunday • Tlacolula market and town church. • Santa Marie del Tule – home of a 15 story, 2000 year old tree. • Balance of the day will be free time. • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included March 22 - Monday • Monte Alban - Oaxaca’s major archeological site. • Atzompa – visit a local potter for a pottery making demonstration. • Balance of the day will be free time. • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. March 23 – Tuesday • Weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle – visit the town church, and the home of a weaver for a spinning, dyeing and weaving demo. Candle making demonstration. • Balance of the day will be free time. • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. March 24 - Wednesday • Cooking Class with Nora Guttierez from Mi Casa del Recuerdos. • Visit the Cultural Museum of Oaxaca and Santo Domingo Church. • Balance of day will be free time. • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. March 25 - Thursday • Mitla – village and archeological site. • Mescal making demonstration and sampling. • Balance of day will be free time. • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. March 26 - Friday • Ocotlan’s weekly market, visit the beautiful town church and museum. • Visit the residence of the late internationally known painter, Rudolfo Morales OR the studio of a local embroidery craftsperson. • Woodcarving demonstration in San Martin Tilcajete. • Oaxaca Folk Art Museum. • Balance of the day will be free time. • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. March 27 – Saturday • Today will be entirely at your own pace. A trip to the Abastos Market, the Rufino Tamayo Museum, Benito Juarez Market are highly recommended if you have not already seen them during your free time. • Breakfast and Lunch included. • Our final dinner in Oaxaca will be a very special occasion. March 28 - Sunday • Breakfast at the B & B and then travel to the airport for your flight home. Notes: Price Includes: 
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