In the community of San Martín Tilcajete, 40 minutes by car from the city of Oaxaca. The address is: Libres #5, 71506 San Martín Tilcajete, Oax. It can be reached by public transport.

Monday to Sunday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.

The last tour is at 5:15 (If you arrive later, they will go directly to the Gallery).

We are open 365 days a year.

YOU CAN GET THERE BY

Private taxi estimated cost of $300 for the trip ($600 round trip).

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Automorsa Bus: the cost is $25 - $30, you should ask to be dropped off at the stop of San Martín Tilcajete in front of the Azucena Zapoteca restaurant.

Buses leave fromBustamante 603,Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax. It takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour to arrive.

Collective costs between $30 and $40 pesos, and takes 50 minutes to reach Tilcajete. You can take the purple taxis that go to Ocotlán or San Martín Tilcajete. There are also urvans.

The important thing is to get off at the San Martín Tilcajete stop in front of the restaurantAzucena Zapoteca.

IMPORTANT

The last transports back to Oaxaca leave at 8:00 pm.

HERE'S OUR TOP ACTIVITIES

1. EAT ATALMÚAND VISIT PALO QUE HABLA.Almú is a smoke kitchen in the middle of a copal forest, serving memelitas, moles, and other traditional dishes. You can pair them with a mezcal or a fruit water. The place is filled with beautiful plants and the music is pleasant. It is a place without pretensions or great comforts.

2. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING MORE SOPHISTICATED, BUT DELICIOUS, WE RECOMMENDAZUCENA ZAPOTECA. Ihas the best traditional Oaxacan flavor in town and can accommodate large groups.

3.PALO QUE HABLA. It is a bioconservation project that has been creating micro forests in the Valley of Ocotlán for 20 years. Their reforestation efforts are beautiful, and they can give you a guided tour to learn about the nursery, water harvesting, the medicinal plants garden, the temazcal, and the pollinator garden. You can also explore it on your own. It is an experience that brings you closer to nature in a different way.

If you're interested, you can adopt your own little tree or visit the ones you have already adopted.

4. TAKE A WALKING TOUR.Through the murals of Huellas Tilcajete.There are more than 50 incredible murals by different artists in the town. Here is the link to the map that will tell you where each one is, who painted it, and in what year.

5. HAVE A MICHELADA AT BOTANERO LOS NIETOS.After walking under the sun. Itzel is the owner and has an amazing chamoy recipe.

6. VISIT OTHER CRAFT WORKSHOPS. Everyone has their own style.

7. CLIMB THE HILL OF MARÍA SÁNCHEZ.It is a hill full of legends. You can climb it in less than 1.5 hours, and from the top, you can see the entire valley of Ocotlán, Zimatlán, and Zaachila.

8. ROCK CLIMBING.If you are a fan of extreme sports, there is a rock climbing area on the Hill of María Sánchez. This requires knowledge and specialized equipment.

9. VISIT NEARBY COMMUNITIES.

A) Santo Tomás Jalieza is famous for its textiles.

B) San Antonino Castillo Velazco for its embroidery.

C) Additionally, you can find theTaller Manos que Ven from the artisan José García, a blind ceramicist with a great story.

D) Santa Catarina Minas produces the best clay pot mezcals; we recommend Graciela Ángeles from Real Minero or Maestro Lalo from La Locura.

Since the workshop was created, our tours have no cost. The mission is to showcase our craft and share with our visitors the process of making the pieces. If at the end of the tour you decide to support the project by purchasing a piece, we greatly appreciate it as it is our livelihood.

Our tours can be in English or Spanish. If the group speaks another language and has its own translator, there is no problem.

It generally lasts between 45 minutes to an hour.

It is not essential, but we do recommend it as it allows us to plan and allocate our guides to provide the best service to each visitor.

We have ramps for wheelchairs that allow access to the main areas. We also have spacious restrooms that allow access with a wheelchair.

Yes, in most areas, photos and videos can be taken. There are certain areas where we ask that no photos be taken, but only when the guide indicates.

If you come with a recording team, an appointment is needed in advance.

Yes, you can bring your pet as long as it is on a leash or in a carrier.

Yes, we work on special requests. You can send us references for inspiration.

We do not make human figures.

There are also figures that cannot be made due to copyright.

It depends on the size of the piece and the number of orders in the queue, but it can take from 8 months to 1 year.

TO PLACE SPECIAL ORDERS, THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS

First, choose the animal or the fusion that will be worked on.

The price of the piece is determined by the size and complexity of the carving.

Next, choose the color palette.

Finally, mention if you want the piece to have any intention or meaning.

THE ARTISTS TAKE THIS AS INSPIRATION AND WORK ON IT

To carry out an order, we require a 30% deposit. Once received, work on the piece begins.

A sketch can be made to show the piece and its position. It is in black and white, does not include colors or decoration details. The cost is $1,200 MXN. You are entitled to one correction of the sketch. If you decide to make the piece, the cost of the sketch is included in the final price.

Once the piece goes into decoration, you will receive photos of the progress every 15 days.

The delivery time varies from 8 months to 1 year, depending on the size of the piece. THE DELIVERY TIME IS AN ESTIMATE.

THERE ARE THREE FACTORS THAT DETERMINE HOW LONG AN ORDER TAKES:

THE DRYING TIME OF THE WOOD.

THE DECORATING TIME

AND THE NUMBER OF ORDERS IN THE WAITING LIST BEFORE

YOUR PIECE.

Once the order is completed, you can pay the remaining 70% or make payments in installments.

The shipping cost is extra.

Shipping is available throughout the country and also internationally.

For international shipments, the piece is packed in a wooden box with expanding foam that adapts to the shape of the piece. Everything is wrapped in tissue paper to prevent damage to the beautiful painting.

In some countries, import costs must be paid.

Yes. We ship worldwide. The items are perfectly packed to arrive safely at their destination.

Mainly DHL. Occasionally, we also ship through Castores, FedEx, and Estafeta.

No, shipping is charged separately.

Insurance can be purchased.

Depending on the distance, it can take 3 to 5 business days.

The more fragile items are given special protection with polyurethane foam. First, they are wrapped in tissue paper that protects the paint, then a wooden or cardboard box is assembled, depending on whether it is a national or international shipment, and finally secured with polyurethane foam that molds to the shape of the item. Commercial items are only packed with bubble wrap.

Yes, for the natural reaction of wood, cracks, and pests.

International – No more than $1,000.00 USD, due to taxes. If desired, the actual value can be declared.

Cash, card, transfer, and deposit.

It is necessary to send evidence of deficiencies in the packaging if it is proven that it was the responsibility of the packaging or the workshop:

The piece is returned.

The repair is made.

It is sent back to the customer at no additional cost.

The tracking number is provided so that the customer can follow up on the package.

Yes, voluntary returns and exchanges of pieces are allowed.

From the total payment for the piece, VAT and the amount of the bank commission are deducted. All refunds are made in cash.

If the reason for the return is attributable to us as a workshop, we commit to refunding all the money.

This applies only to pieces carved in wood*