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Pottery Workshop with Traditional Potters

Location San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico
$76.73
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Amatenango del Valle, a charming Tzeltal village, invites you to immerse yourself in the art of traditional pre-Hispanic pottery. Engage with a local potter family in their home workshop while savoring a delightful breakfast of local dishes.

  • 👩‍🎨 Pottery Workshop Experience: Participate in a hands-on pottery workshop led by skilled artisans, where you'll learn traditional clay preparation techniques.
  • 🌾 Optional Field Walk or Bakery Visit: Depending on availability and interests, enjoy a scenic walk in the fields or a visit to a local bakery.
  • 🤝 Genuine interactions with local Tseltal people enhance your cultural experience, providing insights into their rich traditions.
  • 🍽️ Delight in a typical breakfast prepared by the artisan, featuring local dishes that celebrate the region's culinary heritage.
  • 📅 Tailored arrangements are available for larger groups or different dates; simply reach out to us for personalized options.
  • 🚐 Enjoy the convenience of private transportation, ensuring a comfortable journey to and from the workshop.
  • 🕒 The experience lasts approximately 6 hours, allowing ample time to explore and create.
  • 🌍 Suitable for all ages, this workshop is particularly recommended for families looking to bond over creativity.

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Pottery workshop with traditional potters
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

  • Tipical breakfast prepared by the artisan
  • Donation for the potters
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
In front of El Arco del Carmen, historical monument (there is a little park)
Return details
In front of El Arco del Carmen, historical monument (there is a little park)

For a day, forget about the digital world and travel in time...
We will travel to Amatenango del Valle, approx. 50 minutes from San Cristobal, a Tzeltal village where women to this day keep the tradition of pottery as it was done in pre-Hispanic times. The potters will explain the tradition and share the secrets of clay.
We will visit the workshop and gallery of traditional Potters, creator of the beautiful pieces.
We will try a typical breakfast prepared for us by the artisan and participate in a workshop with her, during which we will try our artistic talent and have fun as children again.

An experience for all ages, particularly recommended for families with children!

In your are interested to do the tour other dates or bigger group, CONTACT US.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Pottery Workshop with Traditional Potters

    Location San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico
    $76.73
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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