Description: Several towns near Oaxaca are famous for their alebrijes - San Martin Tilcajete being the most famous. In these towns you can wander around and find artisan's studios. They will likely offer you a mezcal before showing off their work.
Description: Black clay is one of the signatures of Oaxacan pottery. San Bartolo Coyotepec is the center of black pottery craftsmanship in the state. Its about an hour from the City of Oaxaca.
Description: Oaxaca has rich history of weaving and textile art. In recent decades, there has been a revival of using traditional dyes and materials to create pieces. The town of Teotitlán del Valle is one of the best places to find textiles.
Description: Fantastic hikes and nice towns. Cuajimoloyas is a little out of the way but makes a fun day trip. Call ahead - some of these have remained closed to outsiders during the pandemic as they are quite far from hospitals.
Description: The Ethnobotanical Garden of Oaxaca exhibits hundreds of live plant species, all native to Oaxaca. Planting began in 1998 with plants coming from different regions in the state of Oaxaca; such as arid, humid, low tropical and high mountainous temperate zones. The garden represents the broad diversity of geological formations, types of vegetation and climates that characterize Oaxaca.