Top Oaxaca Art & Culture Classes

Learn about Mexican culture and arts while having fun and expressing your creativing with this activity. You'll visit the village of Arrazola and meet a family of artisans who have been making alebrije folk art sculptures for decades. Learn about the carving and painting process, then get the chance to paint your own animal figurine. Keep your creation as a souvenir to remember your time in Mexico.

Engraving in Oaxaca is a very popular artistic technique, which is characterized by its incursion into street art. In our workshop you will learn the basic skills for creating an engraving piece in a simple way and without prior experience. We will guide you throughout the entire process, giving you advice so that your result is good and so that you have a good time. Likewise, if you are already an artist you can experiment in the style of local artists. You can also learn about the historical and sociocultural context that influences the development of this artistic practice in Oaxaca and Mexico.

You are invited into a Zapotec family home where weaving is part of everyday life. At Casa de los Angeles, this experience is a personal cultural exchange guided by a native artisan who carries forward traditions learned from his elders. This is not a staged demonstration, but a living practice rooted in community, identity, and ancestral knowledge. You will learn about natural fibers, cochineal, and plant-based dyes prepared using traditional techniques. Working on a traditional loom, you will experience the rhythm and symbolism woven into each textile while creating your own small piece. The experience concludes with a homemade meal prepared with local ingredients — an opportunity to share stories, conversation, and a deeper understanding of Zapotec culture in an intimate and respectful setting.

This activity is unique in Mexico and in the world. You will not find another experience that so harmoniously combines avant-garde art with the exquisite tradition of Oaxacan cocoa. It is a pioneering project that we have developed with dedication and passion to offer you an unforgettable and totally original experience. Our tour will not only give you the opportunity to admire the best alternative art and taste exquisite cocoa products, but also includes a special curation to learn about cocoa in Oaxaca. Throughout the tour, our experts will share with you in-depth knowledge about the history, cultivation and production of cocoa. We assure you that this is not just a tour, it is a transformative experience that will awaken your senses, feed your soul and leave you with indelible memories. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this unique project and reserve your place now.

You will have an activity in a place very close to the city, with trained staff and comfortable transports. In a popular workshop with great quality. You can take a memory created with your own hands

Immerse yourself in authentic Oaxacan life with this tour that highlights traditions and community. From the elaboration of mezcal to local cuisine, every aspect of this trip is a celebration of culture. Visit two palenques to taste mezcal and enjoy breakfast and lunch with fresh ingredients and family recipes. Learn about the art of textiles in Teotitlan del Valle, learning about natural dyeing processes. Enjoy an inclusive experience with transportation, meals and tastings, while creating real connections with Oaxaca families. - Cultural tour focused on Oaxacan traditions and communities - Tastings of mezcal and meals prepared by local families - Visit to a textile workshop in Teotitlan del Valle - All-inclusive experience: transportation, meals and snacks during the tour

This will guide you step by step through the process, sharing the benefits of each component and how they nourish and care for your skin. By the end of the experience, you will have your own handmade soap and the knowledge to continue creating natural, eco-friendly products at home.

Looking for a different and fun experience in Mitla, Oaxaca? This dance class is perfect for those who want to move to the rhythm of bachata, salsa and other Latin rhythms. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never danced before, here it’s about enjoying, laughing and connecting. At the end of the day, she recorded her routine on video as a souvenir of this unique experience. Ideal for adventurous couples who want to take more than just souvenirs!

In this workshop they will practice collage from a sensitive and poetic approach, exploring the object, memory and perception through phenomenological exercises and guided creative processes. Welcome and opening : Group reception, introduction to the phenomenological approach of collage and preparation of the workspace. Sensitive Activation : Exercises of observation, listening and relation to materials to activate perception, gesture and intuition. Exploration and practice of collage : Guided process of creation from the encounter between images, objects and memory, attending to personal rhythm. Pause and reflexive closure: Collective observation of processes and pieces, exchange and closure of the meeting.

This experience weaves together art, local traditions, and a dash of mystery. You won’t just be a passive observer—you’ll actively create something beautiful to take home, enjoy a local ice cream stop that you won’t find in any guidebook, and discover a hidden bar where locals and visitors alike come to unwind. This is a journey into the heart of Oaxaca’s culture, creativity, and flavors, led by a knowledgeable local who is passionate about sharing the city’s best-kept secrets.

What makes this experience unique is that it combines local exploration with cinematic storytelling. While discovering Oaxaca's culture, architecture, and hidden gems, I'll create a personalized travel film that captures the atmosphere and emotions of your visit. It's more than a tour—it's a memory you can relive and share for years to come.

Indulge in a day designed to nourish body and soul on a 1-day wellness retreat in Mazunte. You’ll enjoy several different activities—including yoga, learning to give a water massage, and an art-and-craft session—surrounded by nature. Plus, you’ll enjoy an intimate atmosphere in a small group.

You will find this experience very useful to learn and/or improve your look at your photography through very useful tips that will help you have that inspiration and creativity to take photos while traveling but most importantly you will have fun and learn a lot along the way. Throughout our career as a photographer we have learned from great photographers/people and we would like to share with you what we have learned and what has helped us so much to improve my vision and photography, tips that we will share with you and we will practice as we get to know each other and we will tell you a little about Oaxaca and its beautiful streets and people. We are sure that at the end of the experience you will be left with an immense desire to continue taking pictures and applying these tips since your photography will have improvised to the point that you will feel the need to take pictures with these new techniques.

Discover the ancestral magic of Huautla de Jiménez! We invite you to a spiritual journey in our workshop on Traditional Mazatec Rituals. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of an ancient culture, connect with nature and ancestors, and experience the depth of their sacred practices. Date: Saturdays Place: Huautla de Jiménez Time: 03:00 PM Come and be part of this unique experience! Limited space. Reserve your spot today.

Anyone interested in the rich culture of Mexico should experience this opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the country's most emblematic and moving festivities. By participating in the tour of the Central de Abastos and contributing to the creation of a traditional offering, an authentic experience is offered that provides a deeper understanding of the importance of honoring loved ones and the spiritual connection to life and death in Mexican culture. Additionally, this experience provides a unique perspective on the history and traditions rooted in Mexico's vibrant identity, allowing visitors to appreciate the depth and beauty of such a significant holiday in the Mexican cultural calendar.