Ocotlan Day Trip

Ocotlán de Morelos is a small town in the central valleys region, featuring a neoclassical church, a local market, and a square for regional commerce.

Ocotlan Day Trip

Your tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Oaxaca, followed by a 45-kilometer drive to Ocotlán de Morelos.

You will explore the town's streets, visiting the Ocotlán Basilica, known for its neoclassical decor.

Next, you will visit the local market, where regional delicacies (not included) are available, and continue to the traditional square, which hosts a weekly artisan market every Friday. Here you can purchase food, utensils, and textiles while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.

The excursion proceeds to Santo Tomás Jalieza, a community renowned for its traditional Mesoamerican weaving that produces vibrant textiles.

Finally, the tour includes a visit to San Martín Tilcajete, known for the creation of 'alebrijes', colorful sculptures inspired by Pedro Linares' work from the 1930s, which symbolize Oaxaca's artisanal culture.

After the tour, you will return to Oaxaca, arriving at approximately 5:30 pm.

Pick Up

During Holy Week, July 1st, Day of the Dead, and Christmas, different pick-up points will be arranged due to traffic constraints. The local supplier will provide specific collection points:

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.