Merida: Mexican Embroidery Workshop

Recommended by 93% of travelers

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Merida, Mexico

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Kara_K ·

Feb 2026

I had a really great time with Mayra. The location was easy to find, comfortable, and the instructions were easy to follow. I appreciated the history on the style and examples provided of the traditional otomi embroidery. Mayra also showed me examples of how to incorporate the style into other types of embroidery projects. I can't wait to use this in more crafts moving forward!

· Diana_F ·

Apr 2026

This class was so much fun! She had all of the preparations ready for you and made you feel so welcomed! She was able to show more advanced techniques and still explain it on a basic level. I would highly recommend taking this class for a relaxing time of learning!

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Overview

What's Included

Materials needed for the activity
Water

Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Casa Texoxe
C. 72 418 A, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
The workshop is located on 72nd Street between 41st Street and 43rd Street. Parking in Merida is free on the street. Our workshop is at Casa Texoxe. If you add this in Google Maps or Uber, you should get the correct address. Make sure the corner house is the Trova house.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 29 reviews

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This class was so much...

Diana_F, Apr 2026

I had a really great time...

Kara_K, Feb 2026

Fun class

Cynthia_B, Jan 2026

First time ever trying embroidery! Lovely time, patient and great teacher! Sparked my interest to contine

Excellent!!

Kalyani_W, Dec 2025

Wonderful experience, I learned so much about embroidery and the history behind it. Very good teacher!

Great Intro Class for Embroidery

Sammetria_G, Dec 2025

This is a great activity for solo travelers. Not only was the host informative, but she was patient and enthusiastic about sharing her craft. We were given supplies to complete our projects, and directions to nearby shops to buy more supplies if needed. What a great way to support local artists!

Excellent workshop

Janice_M, Sep 2025

Excellent workshop. The instructor is kind and patient with instructions. It was a calming experience. I have a new hobby! Highly recommend

I was unable to attend...

Cecelia_L, Sep 2025

I was unable to attend the workshop because I could not find it! I was given 2 addresses, I went to both places, and no one was in either location. As a matter of fact, the buildings were both locked up. I am heartbroken that I was not able to learn this embroidery method. I would like a refund. I also strongly recommend that directions include a photo of the location. Mérida is a confusing city, even for the Uber and taxi drivers I employed. 😔

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Cecelia!! We’re very sorry you couldn’t join the workshop! We understand how disappointing that must have been. We did send the exact location via WhatsApp, and it’s also listed as Casa Texoxe in the description, which works on Google Maps and Uber. We’re always available on Viator messages as well any time!

So good I'm taking my sister next time!

Kelli_W, Jun 2025

It was a wonderful experience and a lot of fun. The teacher was friendly, helpful, and overall it was very informative. I will be going back with my sister later in the month! It's a very quiet relaxing time, and also gives you perspective on the kind of work that goes in to the textiles you see and they buy on your trip.

Creative and sooo much fun!

Amy_C, Jun 2025

Oh you will love this class! Seeing the embroidery all over Mexico is great inspiration and the class is so much fun. The instructor uses a translation app on her phone to translate what she is saying so don’t be worried if you do not speak Spanish. Also she is wonderful and very helpful as students are learning. I highly recommend!!

Wonderful workshop with Mayra

Beth_L, Apr 2025

Mayra is a wonderful teacher and master artisan in Merida, Mexico. She is a former University teacher of 15 years in illustration, embroidery and photography. The class was at her studio - a one on one workshop to study emboidery, including the traditional Maya Yucatecan embroidery. It is a rich cultural tradition here. Today I learnt a number of different stitches, and most importantly free form stitching to create the illusion of dimension.

Suggest that you make it...

Elizabeth_H, Feb 2025

Suggest that you make it clear that final location details will come in WhatsApp. We had trouble finding the location because google maps was incorrect and sent us astray. Also let people know that kits are available for sale. Instructor was fantastic, lovely patient and talented. Just the logistics need improvement.