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Discover the mezcalera tradition of Oaxaca in an authentic experience that will take you to know the origin and artisan process of mezcal. Start the tour at the agave plants, where you will learn about their cultivation and cultural importance, as well as living a traditional tasting in the Oaxacan style.
The experience continues at Casa del Pulque, where you will taste ancestral drinks such as mead, pulque and tepache, handmade. End in a mezcalero palenque, where you will know each stage of the production of the mezcal and enjoy a guided tasting of different varieties.
This tour is ideal for those who want to live Oaxaca through its flavors, traditions and culture, in an authentic and close environment with local producers.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
One day before the tour we will contact you to confirm the details of the pickup via WhatsApp, iMessage or Viator message.
Itinerary
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1Oaxaca
We start the experience with pickup from your hotel or agreed point in the center of Oaxaca. We will travel in a comfortable and picturesque transport to the Mezcalera communities, while the guide shares an introduction on the history of the mezcal and its cultural importance in Oaxaca.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Santiago Matatlan
We will reach the agave fields, where you will know the different types of agave used for the production of mezcal. You will learn about their cultivation, maturation times and harvest. As part of the experience, you can cut a piece of agave and taste mezcal in the traditional Oaxacan style.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Santiago Matatlan
Our next stop is Casa del Pulque, a space dedicated to the ancestral drinks of Oaxaca. Here you will taste mead, pulque and tepache, while you know the artisanal fermentation process and the cultural value of these drinks in the daily life of the communities.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Santiago Matatlan
We continue the tour to the Palenque Casa Sigiloso, where mezcal is traditionally made. During the journey, the guide will explain the differences between industrial and artisanal mezcal. The experience ends with a guided tasting of different varieties of mezcal.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Oaxaca
After the experience, we will return to Oaxaca City and drop you off at your hotel or agreed meeting point, concluding an afternoon full of flavors, tradition and mezcaler culture.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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