Merida: Mexican Embroidery Workshop
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Merida, Mexico
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Materials needed for the activity
- Water
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Casa TexoxeC. 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 33 reviews
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It was a great learning experience. I had very little embroidery knowledge or spoke Spanish. We used a translation app with no problem. Learned history and culture as well. Left with all the supplies to finish my project at home.
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!
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!
First time ever trying embroidery! Lovely time, patient and great teacher! Sparked my interest to contine
Wonderful experience, I learned so much about embroidery and the history behind it. Very good teacher!
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. 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 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!
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.
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!!
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 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.
Its for People who are interested in handicrafts and a meditative few hours. Instructor had a very calming personality.
Mayra is an artist. We really enjoyed the workshop. Mayra is an artist. We enjoyed the workshop a lot!!!
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