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Amatenango del Valle, Chis., Mexico
View on Google MapsThe tour was very nice! There was a pottery festival in town. We saw traditional dances and ate a lot of nice typical food (also many vegetarian options). After that we went to the pottery workshop. The different steps of the work were shown. We were allowed to potter our own things. We took them with us and dryed them at home. Rudy translated everything very good! Thanks for this experience. Would totally recommend.
What a unique insight in the life of pottery artists! Ruddy invited us to participate in an experience that is to be cherished. Meeting the artist, Juana Gomez Ramirez, was the highlight of our experience. She shared her stories, her humor, and her experience as an indigenous artist. Our 9yo daughter enjoyed the art of pottery making with all the Juana's family of ceramics artists. We shared lunch and stories over the communal table and soaked in the atmosphere of indigenous pottery making. Thank you Ruddy and Monika for giving us the chance to connect with such amazing artists!
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Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This was an amazing and unforgettable experience, one we will hold dear. We work in Indigenous rights and land justice, and Rudy tailored our experience to that. His approach to the pueblo and the artists and their families is kind, thoughtful, and respectful, and we felt welcomed warmly and with care. The pottery art in the village is stunning, the meal was wonderful, and the workshop and tour experiences were some of the best we have ever experienced. We are really grateful to have been guided in this way by Rudy, and his reciprocal relationship with the artisan-teachers shows. In addition, he has a fascinating and deep perspective on local history and cultural issues. This was an absolute highlight of our trip - highly recommended.
Our host was excellent, he took very good care of everything and offered us a perfect result. We felt like we were out with a friend. Great conversations on the way back and forth complete the result. The pottery and breakfast as well as the walk have been a lot of fun and give countless information. We drank from a spring and breakfast was lovingly prepared. Thanks for the great day!!!
This was a very special day for me, not only to understand more about their creative process, but for having the opportunity to have a good and open conversation with Albertina and her family at the delicious breakfast they offered us. She also instructed us on how to do their famous palomitas and it was a very nice activity. Thank you Ruddy for that, totally recommended.
First we visited Albertina and Maria, two pottery sisters who welcomed us at their home with an amazing breakfast that we devoured in minutes. Every landlord, of course, even coffee was made with beans from the coffee tree they have in their yard. The sisters showed us their creations, visited their museum and let us make our own pieces. It was really fun and special. We also did another tour in which we visited Juana and showed us her magnificent yaguar creations. Joan’s son Adrian took us to the fields and we collected our own corns and then Joan’s family cooked them for us. A great day. Thank you Rudy for your excellent arrangement! I recommend 100% doing this tour
Amazing experience. We were taken to a beautiful village. The ladies made us an amazing breakfast with coffee from their own coffee trees. We were shown how to make different clay pieces by the ladies. Afterwards we were taken to another lady's pottery workshop and afterwards we went out to their farm with their family to pick vegetables for a delicious bbq. The best part of this tour was talking with the women about the challenges they had faced in their community and how through their craft have been able to live a more independent and better life. All of the money for tour goes directly to the women, and Rudy does not take a fee for running these tours. A must do if you are in San Cristobal.
Rudy was an excellent tour guide! Our kids don’t know Spanish, and he was great about explaining things to them in English so that they could be involved. Maria’s family was so welcoming and made us a delicious breakfast. The coffee was the best coffee I’ve ever had! We took a tour of the grounds and workshop and then learned how to make doves out of clay. Our daughters loved the experience of learning pottery from the experts. They had a daughter the same age as our kids and they all enjoyed playing together in the yard. There is a small shop where you can purchased handcrafted pottery. Definitely a must do!
The experience is very well organized, Rudy has full knowledge of the area and local people from the Amatenango del Valle community. It is patient and flexible, it gets you involved with the artisans and build trust with them. We visited Albertina and Mary's house, we were given a typical and very tasty breakfast. It is an experience for the whole family, the children have a great time, Violet niece of Albertina and Mary was playing with our daughter and sharing the knowledge she also already has, both had an excellent time. We also visited the house of Juana Gómez another craftswoman with a technique for mud and very special painting, are very beautiful works of art. Do not hesitate to know the whole process since they extract the earth for the mud. Rudy is very friendly and we felt we chatted with one more friend, thank you for the support to take our car to shelter.
This is the only tour company to adventure with in San Cristobal! We had the blessing of hiring the AMAZING and knowledgeable Rudy for a private tour of textiles and pottery. It was a day my partner and I will never forget. It moved us so very much. We got to experience a side of Mexico that so many never see, and we felt so welcomed by the artisans and their families. We were able to support the artisans with purchases of their amazing work, and at Juana Gomez’s taller, we got to learn how to sculpt with clay and made really cheeky monkey masks! Hands down one of the best days ever, and I can’t wait for more tours with Rudy next time I am in town!
