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Pottery workshop with traditional potters

18 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 18 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

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6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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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

    Pickup point
    Pickup details

    The tour ends in the main square of San Cristóbal.

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    Meeting point

    Miguel Hidalgo
    Centro, 29250 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    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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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pottery workshop with traditional potters?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-164790P8

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    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • 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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • 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.

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