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History of "Mole" and tour of the "Doña Elena" factory
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1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
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English
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- English
- Spanish
With the help of Felipe and Matias, grandsons of Doña Elena, you will learn about the history and legacy she left in the town of San Pedro Atocpan, and you will also be able to tour the mole factory where this tradition began. You will also have the opportunity to taste all the products that are made in this factory.
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Special Mole
Doña Elena's traditional recipe.
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Almond Mole
A mole, he says, similar to mole Poblano.
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Red Pipian and Green Pipian
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Dressing
What's Included
Bottled water
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Cream-colored curtain next to an alley.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Learn about the history and importance of mole in Mexican culture, a dish and tradition that has existed since pre-Hispanic times and is still in force today.
Tour the Mole Doña Elena factory, owned by Elena Estrada and Felipe Garibay, pioneers in the business and art of mole in the town of San Pedro Atocpan, a community that today is mostly dedicated to mole and is the main producer of this dish in the entire country. Learn about the history of Doña Elena from her grandsons Felipe and Matias.
You will also have the opportunity to taste the main types of mole produced at the Mole Doña Elena factory: Mole Especial, Mole Almendrado, Mole Verde, Adobo, among others.
Tour the Mole Doña Elena factory, owned by Elena Estrada and Felipe Garibay, pioneers in the business and art of mole in the town of San Pedro Atocpan, a community that today is mostly dedicated to mole and is the main producer of this dish in the entire country. Learn about the history of Doña Elena from her grandsons Felipe and Matias.
You will also have the opportunity to taste the main types of mole produced at the Mole Doña Elena factory: Mole Especial, Mole Almendrado, Mole Verde, Adobo, among others.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with allergies to foods such as nuts, chocolate or almonds.
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Felipe Garibay
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- 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.
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