From Oaxaca city: Candles at Casa Viviana, Textiles, Lunch with a UNESCO Traditional Cook & Chocolate Atelier

A Deep Cultural Journey Into Oaxaca’s Living Traditions

Discover the artistry, flavors, and ancestral knowledge that make Oaxaca one of the world’s most culturally rich regions. This full-immersion experience connects you with master artisans and guardians of Mexico’s UNESCO-recognized culinary heritage.

✨ Highlights of the Experience

• Ceremonial Candle Workshop at Casa Viviana
  Step inside the iconic Casa Viviana, where Zapotec artisans sculpt ceremonial candles entirely by hand. Learn about the symbolism, rituals, and generations of tradition behind this sacred craft.
• Teotitlán del Valle Textiles & Natural Dye Demonstration
  Meet master weavers renowned for their use of natural dyes, ancestral looms, and storytelling through patterns. Discover how each piece reflects community identity, mythology, and centuries-old techniques.
• Lunch with a UNESCO Traditional Cook
  Enjoy an intimate home-style meal prepared by a traditional cook whose knowledge and techniques form part of Mexico’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Dishes highlight heirloom ingredients, ancestral methods, and deep cultural meaning.
• Hands-On Chocolate Atelier
  Participate in a chocolate workshop where you roast cacao, grind it on a metate, and create your own chocolate blend. Experience the aromas, textures, and rituals behind one of Oaxaca’s most iconic culinary traditions.