Top Experiences in Tlacolula Market (Mercado de Tlacolula)

Oaxacan cuisine is one of the most varied and exquisite in Mexico and the markets of Oaxaca offer a delight for all the senses. Market days in one of the Zapotec towns of Oaxaca are incredible since different indigenous women arrive with flowers, spices, vegetables, handicrafts characterized by their clothing and forms of living togethe and livestock market,

If you want to try authentic Oaxacan food, you are in the right place!
Let´s go out of the city and explore the native towns, where we can try the most delicious and genuine food of Oaxaca. The food in the city is good, but imagine eating some food made fresh in a traditional way.
This tour was designed to eat like a local by visiting native markets, indigenous families, and traditional cooks, and also to support the local economy by working in community with all of them. We accept groups of 8 people in order to have better attention from all the participants, but you can contact us if you want a private tour. This excursion is the perfect combination of gastronomy, culture, tradition, and art.

We are a group of certified guides curating Private Tours to show you Oaxaca the best way! Customazing your Tour according to your preferences, traveling in confortable cars, knowledge staff, friendly service and at the same time supporting the local economy by visiting indigenous business, small workshops run by local families to offer you more that a Tour, a great Experience.

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You will visit the impressive Church of Tlacochahuaya, an architectural treasure dating back to the 16th century.
Then, we head to the colorful traditional market of Tlacolula, where flavors and colors merge into a symphony of culture. Here, you will have the opportunity to admire vibrant colors, enticing aromas and the bustle of locals exchanging traditional products. Here you can explore, taste and learn about the culinary traditions of Oaxaca.
The Church of Tlacolula is our next destination, home to the enigmatic Chapel of Mirrors. This place will envelop you with its history and its unique architecture.
Finally, we venture to the archaeological site of Yagul, where the ancient ruins tell us stories of past civilizations. The impressive landscapes and the energy of this place will remind you of the greatness of Oaxaca's history. After an exciting half day of exploring, we'll return to your hotel around 2pm.

Ideal for people who have little time to visit the city of Oaxaca and want to explore the most emblematic places in the surrounding area in terms of nature, gastronomy, culture and natural beauty, since we will visit Hier el agua very early to avoid crowds and tour the only place in the world that has petrified waterfalls, we will try the local cuisine at lunch time in a local market, we will appreciate the effort and value of making wool rugs, one of the most important Oaxacan crafts and finally we will admire natural beauties as is the Tule tree, which is the widest tree in the world; The goal is to show you the beauty of Oaxaca by traveling like a local and that at the end of the tour you can take away a better perspective of the essence of Oaxaca.

Enjoy the best experience of your trip in Oaxaca with our certified tour operators and guides in our Excursions.

Book this option if you want a transfer service and main excursions package in Oaxaca that includes the following:

Day 1: Transfer from Oaxaca Airport to Holiday Inn Express

Day 2: Excursion to Monte Alban
Pick up you in your hotel
Guided tour of Monte Alban
Time to take photos.

Day 3: Tlacolula Market and Weaving Workshop in Teotitlan del Valle.
Pick up you in your hotel
Guided visit to Sunday market
Visit Teotitlan del Valle to weaving workshop for activities and demostrations.

Last day:
Transfer from your hotel to Oaxaca Aiport

Get ready to learn everything about the agaves, the production and the culture of mezcal with the experts. Beyond myths, you will get to know the palenque and the culture of one of the best mezcal brands in Oaxaca.

This experience is taught by a mezcal producer, who also worked in academic aspects, teaching classes and writing articles for specialized magazines.

This is a women led experience by a women owned company. We are two female tour guide sisters that love to share you our little Oaxaca, it’s culture, it’s markets, it's food, the kindness in our families and artisans that have incredible talent.

Dive into the Zapotec heritage and visit the homes of small families and great women that share their stories. Learn about the skills that women led families keep alive till this day. You will have the opportunity to hear their language, see their hard work and how they have developed over time to be recognized for what they do today.

Cooperatives of women who jumped boundaries to show us what they have been doing for many generations and makes them proud of who they are. The wool rugs made with natural dyes in Teotitlán del Valle, candle making as part of their traditions and the red pottery elaboration in San Marcos Tlapazola.

Live the women led experience in Oaxaca and customize it however you want!