San Antonio Arrazola
San Antonio Arrazola
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franksO6259NV
Oklahoma City, OK38 contributions
Jan 2018
Alebriges made by hand with Love! This is a small Puebla where the history of Alebriges started. The art is handed down thru generation to generation. These artist do not use a pattern, or photos, or mold to work from to complete this art! You will be amazed at the attention to detail and colors that are used!
Written May 14, 2018
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Pelu_juarez
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico47 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
You can find alebrijes everywhere in Oaxaca, as for artisans, well I've seen carve wood even in downtown Oaxaca, you can go to Mitla and you can see craftspeople working on alebrijes in their workshops, this place in not really special, I felt it is just a tourist trap, a place where you only go to purchase alebrijes (animal/monster carvings) and not much more, next time in Oaxaca I would not waste my time or trouble coming here, you can go to other pueblos that have more facinating stuff like Zaachila or Cuilapam de Guerrero, then again this is just my opinion (but I have been to Oaxaca at least 10 times over the last 21 years).
Written July 19, 2012
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2oaxaca
oaxaca, oaxaca188 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
Living here in Oaxaca, I take many friends to places around the valley. After taking many people to San Martin Tijete to see alebrijes, one asked to visit Arrazola. We visited only the main street and saw great things. Pepe Santiago's shop is along here. I highly reccomend that you start your shopping here. The designs are fresh and well painted and the prices are much nicer than in San Martin. The people were so very friendly and welcoming. If you can only do one place, spend time here - you won't regret it.
There is a comedor before reaching the town that people in town did suggest. We instead drove about 15 minutes to Cualipan for lunch. One of my favorite places in the valley "restaurant del convento" is directly across the street from the amazing convent. It now even has a sign - before one had to look for the old Corona sign. We had fresh raspberry water there last week. so good. Great botana plate and sopa de guias.
There is a comedor before reaching the town that people in town did suggest. We instead drove about 15 minutes to Cualipan for lunch. One of my favorite places in the valley "restaurant del convento" is directly across the street from the amazing convent. It now even has a sign - before one had to look for the old Corona sign. We had fresh raspberry water there last week. so good. Great botana plate and sopa de guias.
Written June 17, 2014
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SGHistory
Chicago, IL106 contributions
Aug 2011
Alejibres are brightly-colored sculptures of fantastical animal-like creatures.Typically carved from the Copal tree , the wooden figures depict mythical creations and monsters. They are even featured in Disney’s Epcot –World Showcase as a main attraction and representation of Mexican culture. The town of San Antonio Arrazola is located just on the other side of Monte Alban and only 10-15 minutes by taxi (about $10.) from the zocalo in Oaxaca City. You can take a bus for under a dollar but its faster to take a taxi there and a bus on the return or have a taxi wait for you and get a round trip deal. You can visit a large open market but the good deals and most interesting encounters are found in the many blocks surrounding the town square where you can visit the artists home and workshops. The prices you will find are sometimes 50-70% less than what you find in Oaxaca City. On the way back you can stop in one of the black pottery villages and see the real non-tourist side of Oaxaca.
Written September 18, 2011
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Coco_mex
Morelia, Mexico65 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
It´s one of the little towns that make "Alebrijes" the mexican fantastic colorful beasts, if you have the chancem adventure into town for the smaller stores/workshops, they are more authentic, single hand made and cheaper, most tour buses will take you to the bigger and expensive places they have arrangements with.
Written February 15, 2018
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Erik W
Redwood City, CA42 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Although the wood folk carvings, or "Alebrijes," are sold in Oaxaca, a taxi or bike ride to Arrazola is worth the effort. Visit the workshop of Manuel Jiménez, one of the originators of the Alebrije. The shop is now run by his son, Isaías and other family members. The shop includes a museum dedicated to Manuel and the evolution of the Alebrije carving styles.
Written November 26, 2016
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Czechnut
Tucson, AZ165 contributions
Jan 2019
Totally enjoyed this charming small town and visits to the homes and workshops of the amazing artists. Do not miss this.
Written May 5, 2019
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Sue M
Mexico City, Mexico22 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
We visited the home of the Jimenez family. We ere given an informative tour by Manuel's grandson. If you are intersted in Oaxacan woodcarving this is a must.
Written April 21, 2019
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acme_0
Oaxaca, Mexico3 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Beautiful place to visit, there are some places where the artisan actually carves the wood for your pieces, we visit, Armando Jimenez place and had the fortune to pain our own Alebrije as the perfect souvenir for the experience, many different styles and options to chose in Alebrijes when you walk on the streets of Arrazola.
The museum of alebrijes its a must, there you can see the evolution of the traditional wood carving and the change on the designs on colorful mixes.
Two places to eat a traditional Tlayuda o tostada, on the morning on the side of the school, on the way to the museum and on the afternoon a house in front of the ARRAZOLA sign is sales; tortas tostadas, tacos y tlayudas. Also on the entry you can get a small resturant with enchiladas and eggs if you like.
Dont miss the opportunity to visit this place when you are in Oaxaca and learn the true story of Alebrijes from Arrazola.
The museum of alebrijes its a must, there you can see the evolution of the traditional wood carving and the change on the designs on colorful mixes.
Two places to eat a traditional Tlayuda o tostada, on the morning on the side of the school, on the way to the museum and on the afternoon a house in front of the ARRAZOLA sign is sales; tortas tostadas, tacos y tlayudas. Also on the entry you can get a small resturant with enchiladas and eggs if you like.
Dont miss the opportunity to visit this place when you are in Oaxaca and learn the true story of Alebrijes from Arrazola.
Written February 21, 2019
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Sue Nell P
Bend6 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
Not as well-known as San Martin so prices were more reasonable and yet the work was high quality in many places.
Written March 6, 2017
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Hola Luz!! Der casualidad recuerdas en que taller viste el tótem de cráneos?? me encantó!!!
Written April 11, 2017
Hola! me parece que el lugar se llama "Arte de Lucy", pero no estoy muy segura. Espero y sí sea. Saludos
Written April 18, 2017
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