Travessia Quesillo & Artisan Experience
Quesillo, Chocolate & Mezcal Route – Etla Valley
Discover the authentic essence of Oaxaca through a curated experience that blends gastronomy, art, and tradition.
Just a short distance from Oaxaca de Juárez, the Etla Valley invites you to explore a sensory journey where every flavor and technique tells a story.
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🧀 Artisanal Quesillo Workshop
Begin your experience with a visit to a local family producer.
Learn the traditional quesillo-making process
Live artisanal demonstration
Discover the history and technique behind its texture
Includes tasting of:
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Fresh quesillo
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Artisanal cheeses
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Traditional memelas
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Natural fruit water
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🍫 Oaxacan Chocolate Experience
Immerse yourself in one of Oaxaca’s most iconic traditions.
Cacao process: roasting, grinding, and mixing
Use of the traditional wooden molinillo
Preparation with sugar and cinnamon
Traditional chocolate tasting included
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🌿 Handmade Paper Workshop – San Agustín Etla
Discover art inspired by nature.
Paper-making using bark, flowers, cotton, and natural pigments
Creative artisanal process
Unique handmade pieces:
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Notebooks
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Paper art
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Jewelry
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🎨 San Agustín Arts Center (CaSa)
Visit one of Oaxaca’s most important cultural spaces.
Former textile factory “La Soledad” (1883)
Contemporary art exhibitions
Fusion of history and creativity
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🥃 Mezcal Experience
End your journey with Oaxaca’s most iconic spirit.
Visit a traditional mezcal palenque
Learn the full production process
Guided tasting of different mezcal varieties
⏰ Tour Details
Departure: 9:00 AM
Return: 4:00 PM (approx.)
💰 Price
$2,400 MXN per person
🚐 Includes
Round-trip transportation
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Certified bilingual guide
Liability insurance
Cheese tasting
Chocolate tasting
Mezcal tasting
🌟 A complete experience
✔ Local gastronomy
✔ Artisan experiences
✔ Authentic tastings
✔ Contemporary culture
🛑 Important: Please bring cash for additional expenses