Friday Market Ocotlan / Jalietza Loom Market / Coyotepec Black Mud Market

(48 km.)

Departure towards Ocotlan, 32 km away from Oaxaca (40 min drive), visit Ocotlan de Morelos' indigenous market, one of the most popular of the south region, a town full of artists producing naïf art. Drive back to Jalietza (about a 15-kilometer drive), where you will be able to appreciate the local indigenous and pre-Columbian loom designs. Finally, travel towards San Bartolo Coyotepec, about 15 km. from Jalietza. That place is famous for its black mud ceramic, totally handmade. In that place, Mrs. Rosa discovered this old Mesoamerican technique allowing her to create smooth and shiny ceramic. It times permits you to visit San Martin Tilcajete, one of the places to find Alebrijes, fantastic wood sculptures that enjoy life. Return to Oaxaca.

If times permits you to visit San Martin Tilcajete, one of the places to find Alebrijes, fantastic wood sculptures that enjoy life. Return to Oaxaca.

 

Start: 10:00

End: 14:00

Duration: 4 hours Approx.

Operates: Friday