Pottery workshop with traditional potters
Overview
Work with clay and feel it between your hands.
We will learn about traditional prehispanic ways of clay preparation and pottery handcraft.
We will visit a potter family in their house-workshop for the workshop where we have a typical breakfast.
But we go furter that that: we may walk in a field or see a production at a local bakery, all depends on availibility and your interests. One is sure: this is experience is a genuine interaction with local people.
We will not only learn about Tseltal living culture but also we will share and live it.
If you are interested in other dates or bigger groups, CONTACT US.
What's Included
- Breakfast Tipical breakfast prepared by the artisan
- Private transportation
- Donation for the potters
Meeting and Pickup
Miguel Hidalgo S/N
Centro, 29250 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
For a day, forget about the digital world and travel in time...
We will travel to Amatenango del Valle, approx. 50 minutes from San Cristobal, a Tzeltal village where women to this day keep the tradition of pottery as it was done in pre-Hispanic times. The potters will explain the tradition and share the secrets of clay.
We will visit the workshop and gallery of traditional Potters, creator of the beautiful pieces.
We will try a typical breakfast prepared for us by the artisan and participate in a workshop with her, during which we will try our artistic talent and have fun as children again.
An experience for all ages, particularly recommended for families with children!
In your are interested to do the tour other dates or bigger group, CONTACT US.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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Activity code: C-164790P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast. Tipical breakfast prepared by the artisan.
- Private transportation.
- Donation for the potters.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Pottery workshop with traditional potters is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- BreakfastTipical breakfast prepared by the artisan
- Private transportation
- Donation for the potters
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
