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"A family-owned workshop in a town known for alebrijes where visitors can watch the traditional carving and painting process: figures are hand-carved from copal wood, then dried, sanded, sealed, and painted with complex patterns, geometric designs, and Zapotec symbols; highlighted as a place to see high-quality, intricately painted mythical-animal sculptures that make desirable souvenirs or collectors' items." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines