Ocotlán de Morelos is a small town in the central valleys region. On this tour, you'll discover its neoclassical church, local market, and head to the town of San Antonino Castillo Velasco to visit the Manos Que Ven workshop.
If you cancel 12 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
Ocotlán de Morelos is a small town in the central valleys region. On this tour, you'll discover its neoclassical church, local market, and head to the town of San Antonino Castillo Velasco to visit the Manos Que Ven workshop.
We’ll pick you up at your hotel in Oaxaca and head to Ocotlán de Morelos, a municipality located about 45 kilometers (27.96 mi) from downtown.
First, we’ll explore the local market, where you can enjoy traditional regional cuisine. With that delicious taste still fresh in our mouths, we’ll head to the Rodolfo Morales Museum, dedicated to this prominent contemporary artist who oversaw the restoration of the former convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. We’ll view his exhibition, featuring numerous fascinating pieces that perfectly capture the popular culture of Ocotlán.
We’ll continue the trip by visiting the town of San Antonio Castillo Velasco, known as “the land of flowers.” We’ll step inside the Manos Que Ven workshop, a workshop where artisans create clay pieces that are sure to impress you. Alongside the master artisan, we’ll learn about the significance of these pieces as well as the secrets behind the delicate techniques used to create the “immortal flower” and the “biushita.”
Afterward, we’ll visit an embroidery workshop. We’ll admire the clothing they craft and embroider by hand, all decorated with the iconic pansy flowers. To recharge your batteries, we’ll give you 1 hour of free time to have lunch at a local restaurant.
With our batteries recharged, we’ll visit the plots of two local flower growers, where we’ll learn all about their work and the flowers they grow. If it’s the right season, we’ll explore the fields and greenhouses.
We’ll wrap up this comprehensive trip by returning to your hotel in Oaxaca 10 hours later.
This tour includes pickup from hotels located within a 4-kilometer (2.49 mi) radius of the Santo Domingo de Guzmán Temple. If you’re staying in another part of Oaxaca, we’ll meet you directly at the temple’s entrance.
You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
