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| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution | May 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
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Teotitlán del Valle
Teotitlán del Valle is a Zapotec village about 30 kilometers east of Oaxaca City, where families weave wool rugs and dye yarn with plants and cochineal.
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Teotitlán del Valle is a Zapotec village in the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca State, about 30 kilometers east of Oaxaca City. The village is known for wool rugs. Many weavers dye their yarn with plants and with cochineal, a red dye made from insects that feed on prickly pear cactus. Visitors can see yarn being spun and woven in family workshops, though it is best to ask before photographing people at work.
It works as a day trip from Oaxaca City and pairs with other valley stops. The Sunday market in Tlacolula draws shoppers from nearby villages. Hierve el Agua, a set of mineral rock formations, lies farther into the mountains on a longer, rougher drive. November to April is the drier season and the easier time to walk between stops. Staying overnight in Oaxaca City gives more time for dinner and more transport choices the next morning.
Teotitlán del Valle in five
- Visit a family workshop to see the dyesMany weaving families show carding, spinning and dyes made from cochineal, indigo and plants. Ask to see the process before you look at prices.
- Ask whether a rug is natural dyeNatural-dye rugs take longer and cost more than chemical-dye ones. Ask who wove the piece and how long it took, and do not feel pushed to buy on the first visit.
- Take a shared van or taxi from Oaxaca CityThe village is roughly 40 minutes east of the city. Shared vans and taxis make it easy, and a tour adds other stops on the same road.Oaxaca City
- Pair it with the Tlacolula market on SundayThe big regional market is in nearby Tlacolula on Sundays, so that day fits both. Workshops may be quieter on market days.
- Carry pesos for small purchasesSmall workshops and food stalls may not take cards, so bring cash. Allow half a day for the village and a long lunch.
Need to know
- Airport
- Oaxaca (OAX), about 1 hour by road
- Getting there
- Shared van or taxi from Oaxaca City, about 40 min; tours stop here
- Getting around
- On foot in the village; taxis for farther stops
- Best base
- Oaxaca City, or a village guesthouse for quiet evenings
- Time needed
- Half a day
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low10°Dry, coolJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cool
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh26°Low11°Dry, warmFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh28°Low13°Dry, hotMarchClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- AprilClear5 rainy daysHigh30°Low15°Hot, dryAprilClear
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- MayClear10 rainy daysHigh29°Low16°Hot, rains startMayClear
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rains start
- JuneRain22 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°Rainy seasonJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 207 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- JulyRain20 rainy daysHigh25°Low15°RainyJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 137 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- AugustRain22 rainy daysHigh24°Low15°RainyAugustRain
Mixed
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 182 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- SeptemberRain22 rainy daysHigh24°Low15°RainySeptemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 227 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- OctoberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh23°Low14°Drying outOctoberPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drying out
- NovemberClear3 rainy daysHigh24°Low12°Day of the DeadNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Day of the Dead
- DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh23°Low10°Dry, holidaysDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, holidays
Average daily high and low in Teotitlán del Valle, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Teotitlán del Valle
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 25°
- Humidity
- 41%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
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Teotitlán del Valle
02:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today26°13°16%Monday: Fog. High 26°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 16%.
- Tue28°15°49%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 49%.
- Wed28°14°8%Wednesday: Fog. High 28°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Thu29°15°18%Thursday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Fri29°15°2%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 29°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sat28°15°24%Saturday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 24%.
- Sun27°14°40%Sunday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 40%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
What's on in Teotitlán del Valle
Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city
Events calendarEvery year
- JulGuelaguetzaOaxaca, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Oaxaca Cityabout 40 min by roadThe base for the valley villages and the city's food scene.Read the guide
- Tlacolula marketabout 15 min by roadA large regional market, at its best on Sundays.
- Hierve el Aguaabout 1–1.5 hours by roadMineral-water terraces that look like frozen waterfalls.
Before you go to Teotitlán del Valle
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Rules for Teotitlán del Valle, checked
- Many nationalities do not need a visa for Mexico. On arrival, immigration issues a tourist permit (FMM). Check entry rules at gob.mx/sre before you book.Source
- Declare cash above the legal limit on the customs form at arrival or departure. Check the current amount with Mexican customs (SAT) before you travel.
- Dial 911 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Mexico.
- Ask before photographing weavers or their looms. Many workshops are family homes where the weaving is done.
Plan around Teotitlán del Valle
Regions, entry rules, transport and money for a Mexico trip
Read the guideOaxacaFood, markets and the valleys around the city
Read the guideOaxaca CityThe base for the central valleys
Read the guidePueblos MancomunadosForest villages and trails above the valley
Read the guideOaxaca CoastBeaches after the highlands
Read the guideZipoliteA laid-back beach town on the coast
Read the guideTeotitlán del Valle FAQ
Is Teotitlán del Valle worth visiting?
Yes if you like crafts and want to see how a rug is made. The village is small and the visit short, so combine it with Tlacolula or a tour rather than making it a full day.
How do you get to Teotitlán del Valle from Oaxaca?
By shared van or taxi, about 40 minutes each way, or on a tour that stops at several valley villages. Ask your hotel about the return so you are not stranded late.
Are Teotitlán rugs made with natural dyes?
Some are, and some use chemical dyes. Ask the weaver to show the dye materials and how long the rug took, and compare two workshops before you buy.
How much time do you need in Teotitlán del Valle?
Half a day is enough for a workshop visit, a short walk and lunch. Add Tlacolula or Hierve el Agua and it becomes a full day.
What is the best day to visit Teotitlán del Valle?
A weekday morning gives the quietest workshops. Sundays pair well with the Tlacolula market, though that road is busier, and November adds Day of the Dead crowds across the valley.