Oaxaca: Alebrije masterclass in a local community
From: $ 89
✅ Included in the Oaxaca Insider Travel Pass
🏆 Top-rated local guide in Oaxaca City (5-star reviews)
💃🏼 Fun activity for groups
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Join our Oaxaca Alebrije Workshop in the charming town of Arrazola. Learn the art of crafting these vibrant, mythical creatures from local artisans. Experience a unique cultural immersion and create your handmade alebrije as a memorable keepsake. Perfect for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers!
- 10:00 AM – Pick up at your hotel in Oaxaca: Please be at your hotel lobby by 9:55 AM. The driver will pick you up and coordinate with you via Whatsapp.
- 10:45 AM – Arrive at the local workshop: Your tour guide will introduce you to the local artisan family. The family will show you their workspace, explain how they make the alebrijes, and share some history about this Oaxacan craft.
- 11:15 AM – Start of Alebrijes Workshop: The local family will give you a blank alebrije. You will choose the colors, and the family will teach you how to meticulously paint your alebrije. You will bring this alebrije with you home as a souvenir or you can gift it to friends and family!
- 2:00 PM – Return to Oaxaca City: You are expected to be back in Oaxaca City by 2:00 PM. The driver and tour guide will drop you off at your hotel or at Oaxaca Centro.
This Oaxaca Alebrije Workshop is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
This is a small group tour where you will join other travelers (7-15 per group).
Booking this experience for your group? If yes, you are free to choose any time and date you prefer for a minimum of 8 participants.
| # of travelers | Price per person |
| 1-3 | $89 |
| 4-7 | $79 |
| 8-10 | $69 |
✅ Door-to-door pick up to and from your accommodation in Oaxaca
✅ English-speaking driver and guide
✅ Alebreije Workshop – you can bring your alebrije as a souvenir!
✅ Travel Concierge for the duration of your trip in Oaxaca (up to 3 days)
✅ 10% discount code on your next experience with us (any experience)
❌ Meals (breakfast, lunch) but we will take you to a local spot
❌ Tips for the guides
❌ Meals and activities not mentioned above
Refund Policies
- 100% refund for Insider Travel Members
- 100% refund 5 days before the trip
- 16% IVA charge beyond 5 days
More cancellation options (traveler preferred)
- Keep the credit in your account and use it on any of our experiences worldwide
- Convert your credit to a gift card and send it to friends and family (applicable to all experiences worldwide)
- Both options above are credited 100% and are valid for use for 1 year
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