Top Oaxaca Classes & Workshops

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.

My name is Sonia and since childhood I have had a great passion for traditional Oaxacan cuisine, and not only because I was born in this beautiful land, but also because I am so proud to have learned from the best cooks in the region. My mother always told me that there is no cooking in clay pots and charcoal, since then I have followed her advice. All dishes will be easy to replicate at home, a digital recipe will be provided. I have attended diplomas in pastries and I make cakes with organic eggs and fresh butter. I would love to welcome you to my house and share the knowledge I have gained over all these years. Classes are available in English and Spanish. We offer classes for vegans and vegetarians as long as they let me know in advance. It fills me with emotion to show you everything about Oaxacan cuisine. Welcome!

Through the knowledge of a local chef, you will learn about the cuisine of the region and cook three typical dishes of the region, as well as accompany your food with sauces and make your tortillas in a traditional comal. Vegetarian menu available on request.

With the help of our chef you will learn the history behind the cacao, the origin, the use of chocolate and cacao in native cultures of Mexico. You will also learn the traditional recipe to make chocolate and the use of chocolate in traditional cuisine. We´ll be toasting cacao beans, grinding, making chocolate bars and then will use chocolate in making a simple mole and hot chocolate.

The ancient Zapotec city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte Alban sits about 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) west of Oaxaca. With this tour, explore the hilltop archaeological site with a guide and enjoy views overlooking the Oaxaca Valley. That leaves enough time to visit the artisan towns of Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel in downtown Oaxaca is included.

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.

We developed this class because in 2016 I won a contest in Oaxaca with the best bartenders in the City. From there I have the opportunity to make cocktails for events, classes or gastronomic projects. I have a YouTube channel and a local television program where we prepare the cocktails and the contest I win to show how cooking is more passion than quantity, because flavors are what guide the experience.

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.

Food is the cornerstone of Mexican culture and you won’t find a more authentic experience than a small-group cooking class inside a local family’s kitchen. Step inside and learn about Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage before preparing your own meal on the “brasero”(traditional brick stove). Meanwhile, get to know your hosts as they share their own stories of life in Oaxaca.

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.

With the help of chef Carrizosa you will learn not only to prepare 4 different moles but also the story behind each dish, in addition to 4 moles we prepare 4 different tortillas and an Oaxacan chocolate ice cream for dessert.

This class is an interactive and hands-on cooking class where everyone participate to make the meals and learn about traditional food. So expect to learn some hands on tips and tricks and have a lot of fun! It is not only a cooking class. It is also a great way to immerse and learn about the culture, practice your Spanish, connect with other travelers and visit a home of a family. We want our guests to have a great time and feel welcome. You will learn about the culture, traditions and local gastronomy. Most meals can be adapted to vegetarian or vegan options and gluten free with advance notice.  Receive instructions in English or Spanish.

With the help of a traditional cook, you will discover the unique flavors of traditional Oaxacan cuisine, while learning about our traditions and culture. In this class you will make delicious memelitas with your own hands, from preparing the dough to making a delicious molcajete sauce to accompany them. I will teach you recipes that you can easily repeat at home. We will cook in a traditional smoke kitchen, with utensils that have been used for generations in my family, you will discover our traditions and I will give you advice that will help you better understand and taste the dishes of Oaxacan cuisine. When we prepare the mole, I will teach you how to select the best ingredients that have given Oaxacan mole worldwide fame and recognition. Please let me know in advance if you have dietary restrictions so I can adjust the menu so you can fully enjoy the experience.

Prepare, cook and enjoy the results of a variety of southern Mexican dishes during this 3.5-hour cooking class in Huatulco. Receive instructions (in English!) on how to make some of the region's most flavorful dishes and learn tips and techniques for recreating them at home. Once you're through whipping up a delightful meal with others, sit down and savor the fruits of your culinary creations. You'll receive a souvenir recipe book to take with you as well.

This is a practical cooking class focused on making five different sauces, designed to be made in a market environment. The activity begins with a guided tour of the market, where participants select fresh and seasonal ingredients, learning to recognize their quality, origin and culinary use. Later, in the workspace, a chef or facilitator guides the participants step by step in preparing the sauces, sharing basic techniques, flavor combinations and context on the Mexican culinary traditions associated with each recipe. The activity concludes with a tasting of the prepared sauces, encouraging conversation, exchange of learning and appreciation of the work done by the participants.

In this experience you will live an adventure full of flavor, tradition and fun around cocoa and chocolate. First you will know the fruit of cocoa and discover where the chocolate comes from. You will learn how it grows, its importance in Oaxaca and why it has been so special for generations. Then you will participate in the brewing process, starting with cocoa roasting, where you can see, smell and feel how the transformation of the bean begins. Later on, you will experience grinding, knowing the texture and aroma of freshly ground cocoa. Then the most fun part will come: create your own Oaxacan style chocolate, molding it and giving it your special touch. Finally, you will prepare a delicious traditional chocolate drink and enjoy the taste of your own creation. It is an experience designed especially for children, full of learning, culture and unforgettable moments.

Discover the exciting world of surfing with a private lesson in Puerto Escondido. Join your private instructor and learn the basics of surfing, from ocean etiquette to techniques. Then, take to the water to try and catch your first wave. For intermediate and advanced surfers, your instructor helps you to improve your technique.

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

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.

Learn all about one of Oaxaca’s most famous dishes: mole. This hands-on cooking class in Huatulco explores two types of mole sauce (black and yellow)—learn how to make both. Enjoy a full lunch with the mole, fresh tortillas, and chicken and rice (vegan option available). Finish with a tasty mezcal margarita.

This is an interactive workshop where you will learn how to make one of the most popular ingredients in Oaxacan cuisine; Quesillo and Fresh Cheese. Learn step by step the production process through traditional techniques that have been part of several generations within Oaxacan cuisine, which you can replicate at home. You will discover our culinary traditions through this workshop full of flavor and culture. This workshop includes materials and a complete breakfast made from 100% organic ingredients. We have vegetarian breakfasts. Be part of this magical experience and learn the true history of the production of these traditional cheeses.

Passionate about food and travel, you can’t miss the opportunity to discover how this gastronomic tour demonstrates a unique way to explore Oaxaca and immerse yourself in it in a special way, being part of a unique and authentic culinary experience. With the help of a local host, you will discover the unique flavors of the immense Oaxacan cuisine and get to know the traditional ways of life of the area.

Wahaca Cooking Classes is the best way to get to know Huatulco with a native chef, you'll learn the history behind the ingredients, traditions and life in rural Mexico. This is more then learning to make a dish, it is a cultural immersion as well. You'll learn to make food to feed souls, by creating food that has been passed for generations.