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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 -
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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 -
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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.
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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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