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San Agustín de Etla Day Trip

Explore the little town of San Agustin de Etla, discovering the art and gastronomy of Oaxaca's outskirts. The tour includes visits to the Arts Centre, a cheese workshop, and a paper factory. San Agustín de Etla Day Trip.

  • 5 hours
  • 9/10 | 18 reviews
  • Open on Mon, Wed, Fri

Explore the little town of San Agustin de Etla, discovering the art and gastronomy of Oaxaca's outskirts. The tour includes visits to the Arts Centre, a cheese workshop, and a paper factory.

San Agustín de Etla Day Trip

After hotel pickup, the journey begins 10 miles (17 km) from Oaxaca, heading to the Etla Valley and the village of San Agustin de Etla. Visit an old hydroelectric plant that now operates as a cooperative producing paper from natural fibers derived from tree bark, branches, and flowers.

The tour includes a stop at the San Augustin Arts Centre, or CaSa, which features modern art exhibitions in a converted textile factory.

The final stop is at a family owned cheese workshop where various types of traditional Oaxaca cheese are made.

The tour concludes with a return to your hotel in central Oaxaca, arriving by 2:30 pm.

Pick up

During Easter, July, Halloween, and Christmas, specific pickup points will be provided based on your location due to traffic. The local provider will inform you of the exact pickup point:

San Felipe del Agua: Hotel Angel Inn.Santa Lucía: Door of the CCO (Oaxaca Convention Center).North Zone: Corner of Juárez el Llano Park.Southern area: in front of the Hotel Hacienda.East: Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de La Merced.West: San José Chapel.

Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transport by bus or minibus
  • English speaking guide
  • Entry to a paper cooperative
  • Entry to a textile factory

Not included

  • Food
  • Guide at the paper cooperative: 30MXN
  • Guide at the cheese workshop: 50MXN
  • Entry to the cheese factory: 120MXN per person

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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