October 30: We will travel to the southwest to visit the impressive Zapoteca city of Monte Albán, (500 BC) which in a triumph of engineering the mountain top was leveled to allow for the creation of the ceremonial site. Continuing in that direction we will go to the former convent of Cuilapan de Guerrero and later the last Zapotec capital of Zaachila.
October 31 to November 3: We will visit Zapoteca sites of Mitla and Yagul. Start our trip to the Sierra Mixe visiting a little village with pre Hispanic traditions San Pedro y San Pablo Ayutla and the beautiful church of Tlacochahuaya, landscapes at Hierve el Agua, Santa María del Tule the carpet crawlers at Teotitlán del Valle, Tlacolula, San Antonino and other small villages all with ancient traditions celebrating the All Deaths days
November 4: Back to home, end of workshop.

Sierra Mixe

The territory of Sierra Mixe is one of the last in all country where political organization is based still on the religious traditions roles elected by the people; this situation among others has permitted that the pre Hispanic celebrations mixed with catholic ones remains celebrated as it was hundreds of years ago.
We will visit small villages like San Pedro y San Pablo Ayutla, San Antonino, Tlacolula, Tlacochahuaya and other places where the traditions are still alive
The archaeological ruins of Monte Albán, Mitla, and Yagul built by Zapotec and Mixtec peoples, are among the vivid remnants of their cultures

Oaxaca

Oaxaca sits in a valley surrounded by the rugged and beautiful Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, is a beautiful city which offers the tourist an abundance of archaeological, colonial, and political history as well as gorgeous natural surroundings. The city offers a wide mix of Zapotec, Mixtec and Spanish culture lending to it's charm as one of the greatest cultural centers in all of Mexico.
The state of Oaxaca contains 7 different regions in which 16 languages (and over 200 dialects) are still used today.
It is known for its magnificent colonial buildings, world-famous crafts, singular cuisine, and nearby ancient temples.
Santo Domingo Ex-Convent in the photo above

All deads celebration

The Day of the Dead reflect the Mexican belief in the duality of life and death. While they mourn and miss their dead loved ones, they also believe that death is just an extension of life. It’s part of a natural progression, not an end. The dead continue to exist and return annually to visit their loved ones. Many of the customs, such as home altars and cemetery vigils, are to help them find their way and to welcome them home.
An altar with sugarcane skulls, flowers, candles, images of the saints, photos or other rembrances of the beloved dead abound, along with favorite foods, drink and other items.
The Secret Mexico Photographic Workshops

Tuition: $2,800.00 US Dollars
Single occupancy: $250.00 US additional
Admission fee $60.00

ALL INCLUDED
Except for the transportation costs everything else is included.

A of 6 (six) persons must be booked in order to start the workshop.

Limited to twenty persons
All rates are in United States Dollars

If you are mexican student please send us a mail for the actual price.
Si eres estudiante mexicano con credencial vigente, manda un e mail para obtener el precio final.

Lab Fee (optional)

A lab fee is required if you want to see your work with the tutors:
Normal E-6 processing of 10 rolls
of film (35 mm. and 120 format)
US $230.00
C-41 or B&W Normal processing
and contact sheets of 10 rolls
of film (35 mm. and 120 format)
US $265.00

All rates are in United States Dollars.