MARKETS
Friday is market
day.
CRAFTS
The city has distinctive crafts,
including a variety of ceramics that portray celebrations of daily
life. The most famous craft-makers are the Aguilar sisters (Josefina,
Guillermina, Irene and Concepción).
The traditional pottery is a utilitarian bowl of brown clay.
NEARBY
San Antonino Castillo Velasco produces embroidered dresses using
silk and cotton in a detailed fashion that requires several months
to complete.
San José del Progresso and San Juan Chilateca are famous
for embroidery.
MEZCAL
Ocotlán has numerous places to sample mezcal,
Oaxaca's local drink. You'll find a variety of flavors at Hermanos
Sanchez Ramirez, Galeana #211.
Six kilometers away is the town of Santa Catarina de Minas, home
of the famous white mezcal. Notable mezcaleros include Ishmael Arellanos.
Real Minero also produces mezcal in this town.
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