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Weaving and Organic Dyes in Teotitlan del Valle

Explore the traditional weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle and visit the Vida Nueva cooperative to see organic dye methods in action.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Teotitlan del Valle

    Arrive in Teotitlan del Valle. This village is famous for its weaving, and the local Casa Sagrada offers longer stays if you wish to extend your visit.

  2. 09:15

    Walk to the Vida Nueva women's cooperative. It is located one block east of the main square. This group is striving to use and instill organic methods in its dyes.

  3. 10:00

    Stop for lunch or a snack nearby. As there are no specific food or drink venues listed in the local context, check the route for nearby options in the village center.

Local tip

The Vida Nueva cooperative is a short walk from the main square. Arriving early in the morning allows for a quieter experience before the village gets busy.

Check before you go

  • Transport to Teotitlan del Valle is approximately 30 km east of Oaxaca, taking about 40 minutes. Check the route for current travel times.
  • Vida Nueva is one block east of the main square. Verify opening hours for the cooperative as they may vary.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oaxaca (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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