Experiences that connect you to the soul of Oaxaca
At Casa Isdvey, we share the Oaxaca we call home; through its flavours, its landscapes, and the people who carry its traditions forward. It’s not about ticking off sights—it’s about stepping into the stories that shape our way of life. If you are seeking something deeper than simple rest and relaxation, here are just a few of the experiences we can weave into your personalised and fully inclusive itinerary.
The artistic soul of Oaxaca
Visit the maestros of Oaxacan craft—guardians of skills passed from hand to hand. Watch beeswax candles take shape at Velas Duvelum, a family cooperative reviving the intricate “vela de concha” technique once nearly lost.
Discover Jacobo y María Ángeles, world-renowned creators of wooden alebrijes, who train local youth in the art of carving and painting symbolic Zapotec animals.
At Taller Maestro Pedro, witness the dyeing of wool with natural pigments before it’s transformed into richly woven tapestries.
These are more than studio visits—they’re windows into generations of knowledge and creativity.
Oaxaca’s culinary traditions are slow, sensory experiences—and your stay includes the chance to taste them at the source. Visit a family-run chocolate molino where cacao is roasted over wood fire and ground by hand using ancestral techniques.
At Herencia de Lucas, meet Maestro Mezcalero Fernando, who distils small-batch mezcal with reverence for the land.
Walk the ancient terraces of Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then follow nature’s path to Hierve el Agua, where mineral springs and stone waterfalls have been sculpted over centuries. These are not just stops—they’re places where time stands still.
The flavours and
footprints of Oaxaca
Experience Oaxaca with
Casa Isdvey
Maria Isabel Velasco, Colombia
I have spent a wonderful week in this magical house. I have learned so much about Oaxaca culture and its customs. The hosts at Casa Isdvey taught me to value our ancestors, the crafts passed down from our grandparents, and the taste of ancestral cuisine which, combined with modern cooking techniques, gave me a wealth of new flavors. This has been a truly enriching trip.
