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- Spanish
You will discover the rich traditions of Oaxaca on a guided tour that takes you through a family-owned mezcal distillery and the bustling Tlacolula indigenous Market, the largest open-air market in the region. Gain insights into the mezcal production process, explore agave fields, and enjoy tasting up to eight distinct flavors of mezcal, including curated varieties and traditional flavored beverages.
- Experience the vibrant market atmosphere
- Visit a historic baroque church while learning about the Zapotec culture.
- Discover the rich Zapotec heritage, local food and everyday life of the community
- Guided tour of a family-owned mezcal distillery and agave fields
- Taste eight diferent mezcal Expresions, including curados and cremas
- Visit Tlacolula Market and sample traditional local breads
- SECTUR-Licensed Tour Guide-NOM-08
- Round trip transportation included
- Small group-experience
This immersive tour is an ideal way to experience Oaxaca’s heritage and flavors.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our pick-up point is on Avenida Juárez 312, in front of a pharmacy. Across the street, you will see El Llano Park. Please cross the street and wait for us inside El Llano Park. Our guide will meet you there. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.
Itinerary
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1Mercado Tlacolula
Explore the vibrant Tlacolula Sunday Market with your private guide, discovering local foods, traditional ingredients, handmade crafts, textiles, and everyday Oaxacan traditions. Take your time to explore the market, learn about the products and their cultural significance, and experience one of Oaxaca’s most authentic local markets.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Santiago Matatlan
Explore Santiago Matatlán, known as the “World Capital of Mezcal,” and discover the cultural and natural world behind this iconic Oaxacan spirit. Visit the agave fields to learn about agave anatomy, reproduction, varieties, cultivation, and the relationship between the plant and the local soil. Then visit a family-owned palenque to follow the traditional mezcal-making process from cooked agave through milling, fermentation, and distillation. Finish with a guided mezcal tasting and learn how agave varieties, terroir, and production methods influence the aromas and flavors of each mezcal.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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