Top Things to do in Teotitlan del Valle
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What to do and see in Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Teotitlan del Valle, Southern Mexico including La Grana Tejidos, El Sabor Zapoteco, Casa Don Taurino, Isaac Vasquez Studio, Museo Comunitario Balaa Xtee Guech Gulal.
1. La Grana Tejidos
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Tejidos "La Grana" is the name of our Preservation Center for traditional Zapotec weavings, a unique place where processes are developed in a traditional environment, a place where authenticity and quality are carefully monitored. We invite you to e-mail us, and, of course, we would love to have you visit us. You will be warmly welcomed if you do.
2. El Sabor Zapoteco
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By lindadD8577IY
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I found this afternoon with Reyna and her family to be one of the most unique experiences I had during my two-week trip to Mexico. I am a traveler who is interested in authentic experiences whenever possible. I like to use my Spanish, and dine where the locals dine. I'm not someone who usually visits all the tourist spots, and I typically focus my interests on food & beverage. I liked how convenient Reyna sets up her class, offering to pick-up AND drop-off students in Oaxaca City. Teotitlan is about 30/40 mins from the City, and this service at no extra charge really helped in planning my time in Oaxaca. Many students in my class stayed after class to explore this village famous for textiles and rug-making, as well. Reyna is an experienced instructor. She structured the cooking/prep time so well; I never felt like we were waiting around for something to do. There we many opportunities to prep ingredients, cook over the comal, grind seeds and chiles on the metate, make salsa in the molcajete. Each of these was a unique experience for me! And it felt so fun to eat the mole that WE had all had a hand in preparing! Reyna speaks excellent English, even though Spanish and Zapotec are her heart languages. I found her teaching style to be clear and informative. She took the opportunity to help us with some words in both Zapotec & Spanish before our field trip to the mercado. She took extra time to stop at stalls and describe why we were choosing this or that herb, she even dove into the details of Cal & nixtamalization, a concept that many folks in the class were new to. Finally, my lasting feeling of the entire morning/afternoon was one of generosity. A small traditional breakfast was included before the market. The "lunch" that we prepared together was multiple courses with seconds offered. There was mezcal, agua fresca, & beer offered without hesitation or limit. We finished with dessert. AND, when i was feeling a little under the weather, Reyna's sister made me two cups of herbal tea. An incredibly hospitable experience all-around.
3. Casa Don Taurino
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
"Casa Don Taurino" is a Zapotec textile gallery, focused in preserving the ancient weaving and dying techniques used by our ancestors for the past 2500 years. In this studio gallery you will be able to appreciate the how the weaving is done, where the colors come, and how we get inspired.
Reviewed By PlatinumFish96
Casa Don Taurino is located in a beautiful Oaxaca-style-architecture building, infront of the Sangre de Cristo Church. If you search for the place in google Maps don't get discouraged by the picture you'll find there since the owners made an awesome job refurbishing the building. Inside you will find exquisite textiles, dyed with natural colors, fine-designed ceramics and the most colorful blown glass of all Mexico. It's worth the visit since they make a fine selection of everything they offer, along with the owners warmth.
4. Isaac Vasquez Studio
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Visitors to Vasquez's studio, located in the downtown of Teotilan del Valle where weaving is a popular occupation, can view the weaving process from start to finish.
Reviewed By couplessPS - Seattle, United States
We had an amazing tour from a member of the family and I learned about the true art of weaving and especially of using natural dyes. I bought a small weaving for my grandsons but I could hot help but splurge for myself- with a gorgous tree of life rendition done by the grandfather Isaac Vasquez. It is such a beautiful thing - I feel honored to own it. This is where you go to see what must be one of the top weavers in the country. I learned a lot and felt so well treated. Gorgeous things to see even if you don't buy.
