Category Archives: Folk Art

Union Zapata Caves – More Information

Posted on 3 September 2016 by Larry

Visitors to Oaxaca are often interested in the many archeological sites that dot the landscape. Monte Alban, Mitla and Yagul are probably the best known of these. But for the more adventurous, there are hikes to caves in nearby hills … Continue reading →

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“Days of the Dead” in Oaxaca

Posted on 1 October 2015 by Larry

The Mexican celebration of “Days of the Dead” in Oaxaca is a marvelous cultural experience. It dramatically highlights ancient beliefs about life and death and the interplay between pagan customs and Catholic rituals. For these several days in the fall … Continue reading →

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Tilcajete – More Information

Posted on 23 April 2015 by Larry

Alebrijes     Visitors to Oaxaca will find hundreds of fantastically imagined and brightly painted wooden figures for sale in art shops and markets. The carving of alebrijes is a cottage industry here, and supports many families (and not a few … Continue reading →

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Huitzo Hill Country

Posted on 22 September 2014 by Larry

Huitzo Hills Hike Option 1  –  As with many of the hikes in the “Hoofing It In Oaxaca” program, the hill country around Huitzo was first explored by mountain bike – in this case, a Sunday ride with the Nitos … Continue reading →

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Zegache to Ocotlan – More Information

Posted on 19 June 2014 by Larry

The Zapotec artist Rodolfo Morales is best known for his brightly colored surrealistic dream-like canvases and collages, which often feature Mexican women in village settings. He was born 8 May 1925 to working class parents in the town of Ocotlan … Continue reading →

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El Picacho – More Information

Posted on 12 March 2014 by Larry

The name Teotitlán comes from Nahuatl and means “land of the gods”. Its Zapotec name is Xaguixe, which means “at the foot of the mountain”. It is known for its textiles, especially rugs, which are woven on hand-operated looms from wool dyed mainly with local, natural … Continue reading →

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Dainzu to Tlacochahuaya – More Information

Posted on 22 November 2012 by Larry

Dainzu is a small archeological site that sits on the floor of the Tlacolula Valley – the eastern of the three connecting valleys that together form the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca state – about 25 kilometers (16 miles) from the … Continue reading →

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