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Casa Linda

Oaxaca, Mexico.

The guesthouse at Casa Linda is located on roughly half an acre in the small village of Huayapam, 20 minutes from Oaxaca City Center. The fountain, gardens, creek and patios blend one into the other, creating a relaxing and tranquil base for exploring.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Casa Linda is a beautiful private home nestled in the hills, five miles northeast of the old colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico (map). The house, full of Mexican folk art, is a testament to the creative spirit and skill present in the artisans and craftsmen in the Oaxaca valleys.

For over a decade Linda has been cultivating and nurturing the connections to this artistic world. Sharing her knowledge with people interested in learning about folk art was one of her fundamental reasons for moving to Oaxaca years ago.

Casa Linda is a sanctuary. A welcoming, comforting and exclusive private home in the privacy of the Oaxaca countryside. Nestled in a fertile valley in Southern Mexico, with surrounding villages famous for their crafts and arts, your stay here will bring you lifelong memories and an unparalleled insider’s peek into the traditions and art steeped in these ancient hills.

The city of Oaxaca is surrounded by villages specializing in a particular craft.

Ceramic work that is both utilitarian and decorative is done in at least three different pueblos; Atzompa, San Bartolo Coyotepec and Ocotlan de Morelos.

Teotitlan del Valle is known for the beautiful rugs, while San Martín Tilcajete has one of the many pueblos devoted to woodcarving, as are the villages of Arrazola, and La Unión.

In the years I have lived in Oaxaca I have been working diligently at developing strong connections with its artists. However, these are by no means all the artists that I visit.

Inn Information

Season: All Seasons
Rates: 75.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 3
With private baths: 3
Languages spoken: Spanish, English
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Purified Drinking Water

Nearest Airport(s): Oaxaca

• Checks
• Cash

Services:

Extensive library of Mexican art & culture, emphasizing Oaxaca, Internet access, airport pick-up/drop-off, TV, CD/DVD player, private roof patio, meditation room

Area Attractions and Activities:

Oaxaca Folk Art Immersion! Books about Oaxaca and its folk art are legion. Ah! But the folk art itself and the artists – the tin makers, the candle makers, the wood carvers, the back-strap weavers, the painters, sculptors and ceramic craftsmen. You’ve got to see it for yourself.

There are hundreds of families practicing their art in the state of Oaxaca. Many have won national and international acclaim, as well as awards, for their work.

I offer a variety of tours/packages.

Custom Folk Art Tours
* Visit homes and studios of local artists.
* Custom tours for each guest.
* Custom tours of folk art and artist studios throughout the Central Valleys of Oaxaca
* Personal, custom-made tour packages including transportation.

Tour add-ons and options
* Custom planned tours and extended itineraries at $20 USD/hr.
* Linda is a qualified docent at the Rufino Tamayo pre-hispanic art museum where private tours can be offered in English or Spanish.
* Bicycle Tours

Most Popular Rooms:

The Rose Room has two twin beds which can be converted into a king-size bed, with a second roll-away bed available, large built-in closets and a bright and cheery, north-facing window. All necessary linens and purified drinking water are provided.

The Pale Yellow Room has a queen-size bed with a second roll-away bed available, a closet with shelves, a TV and CD player, a private roof patio and a window with garden views. All necessary linens and purified drinking water are provided.

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.
• Limited access for disabled persons.

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