Creative Trip to OAXACA with Momoca
OAXACA CREATIVE JOURNEY
Curated and guided by Momoca
October 3 – 7, 2025
4 nights, 5 days of immersive experiences
Oaxaca City and nearby rural villages in Mexico
6 participants minimum, 8 participants maximum
Join us for an unforgettable journey!
- Experience the Oaxacan way of natural dyes.
- Uncover the secrets of cacao and make your own chocolate.
- Explore a 400-year-old market where rural traditions come to life.
- Visit the stunning Hierve el Agua, a natural wonder unlike any other.
- Savor the gastronomy of Oaxaca.
- Explore artisan markets.
- Visit a church that inspired Momoca.
- Visit a renowned candle maker.
- Discover Momoca’s favorite spots.
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Discover Oaxaca Through Momoca’s Creative Retreat!
Oaxaca is a place deeply close to my heart—a place where vibrant energy and a profound sense of calm exist in perfect harmony. Its vibrant colors, captivating aromas, and lively people weave a rich, ever-moving tapestry, reflecting the rhythm where tradition and creativity intertwine. Indigenous culture thrives, artisan crafts flourish, and women wear intricately woven textiles dress. The streets are alive with celebrations, from intimate rituals to exuberant wedding parades.
Since 2016, this land has been a wellspring of inspiration, leading me to craft delicate paper flowers and intricate paper objects, each piece imbued with the essence of Oaxaca’s artistry.
Having visited many times, I’ve wandered not only through the city’s storied streets but also into the surrounding rural villages, where ancient techniques and hidden treasures continue to unfold.
This retreat offers you the opportunity to experience Oaxaca through my lens—connecting with its people, culture, and creativity in a way that sparks inspiration and transformation.
I invite those of you drawn to Oaxaca’s energy and spirit to join me on a journey that promises to uplift, enlighten, and ignite your own creativity.
Natural Dyes
- Learn how to dye using cochineal and Indigo combined with another local and seasonal plants.
- It s not just a demo class but an actual hands-on workshop.
- All materials are provided and you get one skein of yarn to dye.
- Feel free to bring one piece of your own fabric (natural fiber) about 300g of dry weight to dye. (can be several little pieces total of 300g)
- For an extra cost, the family can also dye your extra batch.
October 3 (Friday)-7(Tuesday), 2025
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome Dinner (Friday, October 3rd)
- 7:00 PM – Welcome dinner at a stunning, renowned Restaurant, Zandunga
Day 2: Natural Dyes Workshop (Saturday, October 4th)
- 9:00 AM – Meet up and depart
- 9:45 AM – Visit a church that inspired Momoca
- 10:15 AM – Visit a renowned candle maker
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Natural plant dye workshop (lunch included)
- 5:00 PM – Return to the city (travel time: 45 min – 1.5 hrs, depending on traffic)
- Evening – Free time : Dinner on your own (back in the city by between 6 to 6:30 pm)
Day 3: Market & Hierve el Agua (Sunday, October 5th)
- 9:00 AM – Meet up and depart
- 10 AM – Explore Tlacolula Sunday Market
- 12 PM – Depart for the next destination
- 12:30 PM – Lunch in Mitla (lunch included)
- 2 PM – Depart for the next destination
- 3 PM – Visit Hierve el Agua
- 4:30-5 PM – Return to the city (travel time: 1.5 – 2 hrs, depending on traffic)
- Evening – Free time : Dinner on your own (back in the city by between 6:30 to 7pm)
Day 4: Chocolate Workshop & Free Time (Monday, October 6th)
- 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Chocolate-making workshop
- Afternoon – Free time (lunch on your own)
- 7:30 PM – Farewell dinner at a stunning, renowned Restaurant, Tierra del Sol.
Day 5: Departure (Tuesday, October 7th)
- Anytime – Depart to the airport
Momoca reserves the right to adjust the itinerary as needed, especially when visiting indigenous families or in response to unforeseen circumstances, to ensure a respectful, safe, and enriching experience for all participants.
What’s Included:
- Experience the Oaxacan way of natural dyes with an indigenous family.
- Uncover the secrets of cacao and make your own chocolate.
- Explore a 400-year-old market where rural traditions come to life.
- Visit the stunning Hierve el Agua, a natural wonder unlike any other.
- Group dinner on Day 1 & Day 4.
- Lunch on Day 2 & Day 3.
- Group transportation on Day 2 & Day 3.
- Savor the gastronomy of Oaxaca.
- Explore artisan markets.
- Visit a church that inspired Momoca.
- Visit a renowned candle maker.
- List of Momoca’s favorite spots. (release in May 2025)
- List of recommended hotels (various price ranges)
- Welcome kit
- Zoom call with Momoca and all attendees (Let’s meet everyone and have a Q&A session)
Not Included:
- Hotel accommodations (A list of recommendations will be provided in different price ranges)
- Airfare (Destination airport: Aeropuerto Internacional de Oaxaca – OAX)
- Dinner on Day 2 & Day 3
- Lunch on Day 4
- Any meals on the departure day (Please check with your hotel for breakfast options)
- Pick-up/drop-off from and to the airport (Some hotels offer pick-up/drop-off services for an additional fee) *If you need assistance with a personal pick-up, please ask Momoca.
- Travel insurance
- Taxi rides when not traveling with the group. (Recommended hotels are within walking distance of our meeting spot)
This curated tour is ideal for those who:
- Are flexible and open to spontaneous experiences.
- Appreciate connecting with and respecting others in a group setting.
- Respect time and are considerate of group tour schedules.
- Embrace unexpected changes and adapt well to irregular circumstances.
- Are eager to learn about and honor local people, culture, history, and traditions.
- Appreciate the beauty of both rural and urban environments.
If these qualities resonate with you, this tour is for you!
* If you have any dietary restrictions, please kindly let Momoca know in advance.
We’ll be visiting the spectacular site of Hierve el Agua
To join the tour
- To join the tour, first, please email Momoca to reserve your spot. (info@momoca.com)
- All requests will be reviewed in the order they are received.
- Prior to accepting any payment, Momoca will contact each individual to arrange a phone or Zoom interview. Momoca believe it is important to have a conversation with all prospective participants before confirming their participation in the tour.
- Fees
- $1330 USD paying with Zelle
- $1390 USD Wise (for non-US bank holders) (The transaction fee is included)
- $1390 USD Paying with Paypal or Venmo (The transaction fee is included)
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Deposit $700 to secure the spot
- Zelle : $1330 (Link will be provided upon request)
or - Paypal : $1390, info@momoca.com
- Venmo : $1390, @momocausagi ***** Paypal & Venmo payment : transaction fee is included
Confirmation
- After the payment, you will receive the contract via email. Once you sign and send it back, you will receive a confirmation email, and your space will be reserved.
- A list of recommended hotels will be provided.
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Momoca’s list of recommended places in Oaxaca will be available by May 2025
The fee is non-refundable after August 2nd.
- To reserve your spot, a deposit of $700 is required.
- If the tour doesn’t meet the minimum number of attendees, your deposit will be fully refunded.
– As I will be securing the venue and preparing materials in advance, I kindly ask for your understanding that I’m unable to offer full refunds. Each reservation represents a shared commitment, and I truly appreciate your support and care in honoring that.
– The fee is non-refundable. However, if you’re unable to attend, you are welcome to arrange for someone else to take your place. Should there be a waitlist, I will do my best to help coordinate a replacement.
– If you need to cancel by August 1st, a 50% refund of your total payment can be offered. After August 2nd, I’m unable to provide refunds, as preparations will be well underway.
Oaxaca, Mexico
How to get there…
There are direct flights from the United States to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX).
Currently, non-stop flights are available from the following U.S. cities:
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Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW): American Airlines, from DFW to Oaxaca.
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Houston (IAH): United Airlines, rom Houston to Oaxaca.
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Los Angeles (LAX): Volaris Airlines, from LAX to Oaxaca.
Interested in – Private Tour – ?
For those who prefer a private experience, booking a private tour or a customized itinerary
may be a better fit.
Momoca can arrange personalized tour or a more tailored and flexible experience.
Please, be in touch with Momoca.
Mexico City / Oaxaca Add-On
Do you have more time to extend your stay in Mexico?
Mexico City & Oaxaca Add-On
For those who wish to explore Oaxaca a few days before the main gathering
or continue their journey in Mexico City afterward.
*** If you are interested, please mention this to Momoca.
She can curate the experience based on the attendee’s interests.
October 1-2 2025 : in Oaxaca
October 8-10, 2025 in Mexico City
Fees: $TBT USD per person, per day
The cost will vary depending on the activities chosen.
Experiences include:
Curated tour
(Examples: museums, galleries, shopping, exploring the historic area, restaurants, cooking class, weaving workshop, visiting artisans in rural villages, etc & requests)
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What’s Not Included
– Meal and drink costs
– Workshop fees
– Airport pick-up and drop-off
– Travel insurance
– Hotel accommodations (a recommended list will be provided)
– Taxi or Uber rides when traveling independently, without Momoca or the group
To reserve your space or if you have any questions,
please message Momoca
info@momoca.com
