Eat, Stay & Play at Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico

Getting There

Teotitlán del Valle, is located 15 miles from the art-rich city of Oaxaca in South East Mexico. The capital city of Oaxaca is 45 minutes south of Mexico City by air or 6 hours by bus or car. 

Stay

• Casa Sagrada
  This 12-room hilltop hacienda features a panoramic view of the textile rich city of Teotitlán del Valle. This home in the country has a warm sophistication with adobe walls and rustic pine beams. There are hand-loomed textiles, original art and Mexican antiques from the owner’s personal collection.

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• Donna Hanelin Writing Retreats
  Donna Hanelin, published poet and writer, teaches creative writing to adults. She offers classes in poetry, autobiography, fiction and literary essay.  She holds an annual writing retreat in Teotitlán del Valle.
• Rug Weavers of Teotitlán del Valle
  I like this website because it has a video of a traditional festival called the "Baile de los Viejos." 
• Yagul Archeological Site
  This pre-Columbian archeological zone contains the largest ballcourt in the Oaxaca Valley, and the second largest in all of Mesoamerica.  It is a peaceful and relaxing place for contemplation.
• Mescal Factory Tour
  Mescal is made from the agave plant which grows in the State of Oaxaca.  Mescal offers a delightful buzz if consumed in moderation. 

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