San Antonio Arrazola
A wood-carving village at the foot of Monte Albán, one of the birthplaces of alebrijes, easy to combine with a half-day visit to the ruins.
Arrazola lies at the western foothills of Monte Albán, about 10 km from the city center. In the 1950s, woodcarver Manuel Jiménez began the painted wood carving style here, and the village is regarded as one of the origins of Oaxacan alebrijes. It has fewer workshops than Tilcajete but is quieter, and its prices are more affordable. Visitors can watch artisans carve and paint. It's best visited after Monte Albán, and you'll need a taxi or hired car to get there.
Opening hours
Workshops approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Monte Albán
- Atzompa Archaeological Site
- Ex-Convent of Santiago Apóstol, Cuilápam
- Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude
- Mercado 20 de Noviembre
- Cerro del Fortín & Guelaguetza Auditorium
- Mercado Benito Juárez
- Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art