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Meet the Jimenez Family, 4th generations of tradition
Painting Alebrijes is so much fun!
Paint your Alebrije
Paint your Alebrije
Painting Alebrijes is fun and relaxing!

Paint your Alebrije

By Cesar Morales
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €62 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This tour to Arrazola is a great way to experience Oaxaca outside of the city centre as you will immerse yourself for a few hours in the life of a traditional Oaxacan craft family! Armando and his family have been creating alebrijes for generations and can trace their artistic lineage from the beginning of the art form creation. Having the opportunity to sit, learn and be creative with them is truly unique!

If you're interested in authentic Oaxacan culture and art, this tour is for you!

Activity location

  • Taller de Alebrijes Armando Jimenez Casa Tlacuache
    • 1 Calle Independencia
    • 71233, Arrazola, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Usana Distribuidor Laura Juárez
    • 504 Calle de Manuel García Vigil
    • 68000, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

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Paint your Alebrije
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€62.46 x 1 Adult€62.46

Total
Price is €62.46
Until Tue, 5 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedPaint and brushes
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall animal figure to paint yourself
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Get to know the small village of Arrazola, where the history of the Alebrijes started. We will visit Armando Jimenez and his family, who are making Alebrijes for more than 30 years already. It was Armando's grandfather Manuel Jiménez, who became famous for his wooden alebrijes in 1950. You will learn here the entire creation process of their fantastic art: from carving the wood; making natural colours out of local fruits, insects and minerals to painting the figures in the traditional design with acrylic paint. In case it's needed, we will translate into English. Now the fun part starts — time to get creative. You will choose a small plain wooden animal figure to paint yourself which could take up to 2 hours. Brushes and colours will be provided. This will be a lovely souvenir to take home and remember this experience! Besides all this, you can also check the families gallery for more souvenirs. After we finished in Arrazola, Cesar will take you back to the starting point.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTaller de Alebrijes Armando Jimenez Casa Tlacuache
    • 1 Calle Independencia
    • 71233, Arrazola, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEUsana Distribuidor Laura Juárez
    • 504 Calle de Manuel García Vigil
    • 68000, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

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