Your Travel Experience with Bamba
Morning: Departure and Scenic Journey Begin your day with hotel pickup in central Oaxaca, where you’ll meet your expert guide. Enjoy a picturesque drive across the Oaxacan countryside as your guide shares local legends and insights into regional culture.
Arrival: Warm Village Welcome Arrive in San Marcos Tlapazola, a rustic pottery hub famous for its red clay. Meet Macrina Mateo Martínez, the visionary artisan whose story of leaving her village, empowering local women, and achieving global recognition inspires hope and creativity.
The Artisan's Story: Women, Wisdom, and Tradition Join Macrina as she shares her personal journey—her passion for pottery, the founding of a women’s cooperative, and her mission to keep ancient traditions alive.
Hands-On Workshop: Craft Your Own Pottery Step into Macrina’s studio and roll up your sleeves! Take part in a vibrant, hands-on workshop. From sourcing mountain clay to shaping and molding, discover the secrets behind Oaxaca’s red clay and let your creativity flow.
Local Life: Discovery and Dialogue Wander the village, interact with artisans, and glimpse everyday life in this unique creative community. Reflect on the legacy of resilience and innovation that infuses every piece of pottery.
Culinary Finale: Traditional Oaxacan Meal Before heading back to the city, savor a home-cooked local lunch, relishing the connections made and the flavors that tell Oaxaca’s story.
As your red clay masterpiece finds its place in your hands, and the final flavors of Oaxacan cuisine linger on your palate, take a moment to savor the memories created. The knowledge, inspiration, and warmth encountered in San Marcos Tlapazola will travel home with you—lasting reminders of Oaxaca’s artistry and the enduring power of community. Your journey may end here today, but the stories, creativity, and connections you’ve discovered will stay with you, forever shaping how you see the world.