
Ocotlan Day Trip
Ocotlán de Morelos is a small town located in the central valleys region. On this tour, you will explore its neoclassical church, the local market, and a square where residents from the Oaxaca region sell their products. Ocotlan Day Trip. Pickup...
- 8 hours
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- Open on Fri
Ocotlán de Morelos is a small town located in the central valleys region. On this tour, you will explore its neoclassical church, the local market, and a square where residents from the Oaxaca region sell their products.
Ocotlan Day Trip
Pickup will be at your hotel in Oaxaca, followed by a drive to Ocotlán de Morelos, situated 45 kilometers from the city center.
You will explore the town's streets and visit the Ocotlán Basilica, known for its neoclassical architecture.
Next, you will visit the local market to experience typical regional delicacies (cost not included) and stroll through the traditional square, where local residents sell their artisanal wares every Friday. You can purchase food, utensils, or textiles while enjoying the festive atmosphere.
The excursion continues to Santo Tomás Jalieza, a community specializing in traditional Mesoamerican weaving, known for its vibrant colored products.
The tour highlights include a visit to San Martín Tilcajete, where you will learn about the production of 'alebrijes', colorful sculptures inspired by the work of Pedro Linares from the 1930s, now symbols of Oaxaca's artisanal culture.
The tour concludes with a return to Oaxaca, arriving at approximately 5:30 pm.
Pick Up
During Holy Week, July 1st, Day of the Dead holidays, and Christmas, different pickup points will be arranged due to traffic conditions. The local supplier will inform you of your specific pickup point:
San Felipe del Agua area: Hotel Ángel Inn.Santa Lucía area: Puerta del CCO (Oaxaca Convention Center).North zone: corner of Juárez el Llano park.South zone: in front of the Hotel Hacienda.East zone: parish of Nuestra Señora de La Merced.West area: Chapel of San José.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- English and Spanish speaking guide.
Not included
- Food.
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility