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This tour offers a complete experience in the world capital of mezcal. In addition to air-conditioned transportation from Oaxaca, travelers explore Matatlán in a mobile barrel, a local vehicle that allows them to visit agave fields and a traditional pulquería (pulque bar). During the tour, a local host explains the pulque and mezcal production process in clear and accessible English. Two family-run palenques (distilleries) are visited, with guided tastings and a mezcal cocktail—no purchases required. The tour includes pickup, organized logistics, and a safe approach to enjoying mezcal without having to drive.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Santiago Matatlan
Meet a local mezcal-making family, get a first introduction to the production process, and prepare to board the barrel-shaped bus that will take you around town
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Palenque Mal De Amor
Ride the barrel bus out to the agave fields. Learn in English how the plants are grown and harvested and take photos surrounded by rows of agave
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Santiago Matatlan
Continue by barrel bus to a local pulquería. See how pulque is made, hear the story behind this ancient drink, and taste a fresh serving
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Palenque Mal De Amor
palenque for a step-by-step explanation of mezcal production and a guided tasting of several small-batch mezcals, with no obligation to buy.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Tlacolula
second family distillery for another tasting and a mezcal cocktail. Here you can also purchase a simple Oaxacan lunch before heading back to the city.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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