Teotitlán del Valle sits at the foot of the Sierra Juárez, about 30 km from Oaxaca City. For centuries its Zapotec families have woven wool rugs (tapetes) on pedal looms.
Colour from nature
The village is famous for natural dyes: deep red from cochineal insects, blue from indigo, yellows from marigold and pomegranate. Watching a demonstration of cochineal turning from grey to crimson is unforgettable.
What to look for
- Tightly woven rugs with traditional Zapotec motifs
- Workshops that show the full dye-to-loom process
- The community’s small but excellent food scene
Visit the looms
Teotitlán is an easy stop on a valley loop — our Hierve el Agua, Mitla & Mezcal tour includes a weaving village.
