A fun way to make a difference. All proceeds benefit Las Rancheritas.
The Rancho Tour is an opportunity to meet the weavers of Las Rancheritas and experience life in a rural village. The 16 women are the descendants of the Otomi pyramid builders. . This is an intimate hands-on experience where you will be invited into the homes of the villagers to experience the following: Tortillas made by hand, cooked on a wood fired comal and decorated using an ancient process followed by a delicious traditional lunch, Medicinal herbs and other traditions that have been used by these indigenous people for millennia, A short lesson in the ancient language of he Otomi taught by an elder, traditional stone carving demonstrated by a master, Rug hooking demo and shopping in Las Rancheritas store.
The tour is an excellent learning experience for children 8 and and up and great opportunity for photographers. Our general tour are Thursdays 12:30 – 5:00. The cost is $40 US or 750 pesos and includes transportation, lunch and the our. Tours leave from in front of St. Pauls Episcopal church on Cardo 6. You must have a reservation.
Email: info@rughookproject.com Bring extra cash since There are also wonderful crafts to purchase at great prices.
If you have a group of 8 or more you can arrange for a private tour:
info@rughookproject.com
This is a unique and well organized tour. A must
I took this tour in 2019, the last time before COVID that I was able to visit San Miguel.
I loved taking part in the tour and highly recommend it.
I bought the most magical hooked pillow cover…a beautiful cow with blue spots.
The Otomi people welcomed us with warmth and grace.
Hope you will include this tour while in San Miguel.
The women of this town are strong and talented and are contributing so much to keep their culture and their community vibrant and alive.
Cathy Blauer