The elaboration of Alebrijes has been for generations, its diverse forms range from small animals to the unimaginable pegasus or mythological figures.
Departure place
Hotel lobby in Oaxaca City
Days of operation: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Itinerary
Day 1
Paint Your Alebrije in San Martín Tilcajete
We begin our journey to the land of the Alebrijes, San Martín Tilcajete, where you will know the process of drawing the figures, carving, painting.
After this, it is time for an expert to give you the directions to fly with your imagination. The elaboration of these figures has been for generations, their diverse forms range from small animals to the unimaginable pegasus or mythological figures.
You are provided with a figure, brush and paint, you have about 90 minutes to paint it according to your imagination. If you don't finish it, you can take it home and finish it.
The artisans of this community share with you the tradition inherited by their ancestors.