Organic Mezcal Experience in Oaxaca for a Day

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  The tour begins at our meeting point on Calle de Melchor Ocampo 1017, where we will welcome and begin this mezcalera adventure

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  The experience begins with a visit to Rancho Calicanto, a space dedicated to regenerative agriculture and natural land care. Here visitors will learn how different organic fertilizers used in agave cultivation are made, such as bokashi, biols and composts, which help strengthen the soil and improve plant health in a sustainable way. This introduction will explain the importance of organic management in agave fields and how these natural inputs contribute to the growth of stronger and more balanced plants. This first stop allows us to understand how the process of mezcal begins from the land, learning about agricultural practices that protect the ecosystem and guarantee the quality of the agave before its transformation into mezcal

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  San Pablo Villa de Mitla

  visit to agave plantations grown under agroecological practices, where they can learn up close how magueys develop and what care they require during their growth. During the tour the life cycle of the agave will be explained and the importance of working the earth naturally, without the use of pesticides or chemicals, respecting the times of the plant. We will also visit a landscape where wild magueys endemic to the region grow, which will allow us to observe these species in their natural environment and understand the richness of agaves that exists in Oaxaca

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4

  In Casa Espadín you will know the artisanal process of ancestral mezcal, from the selection of agave to its distillation, and you will have the opportunity to taste its varieties of the best quality, enjoying the authentic flavors that represent the tradition and culture of Oaxaca.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  We will visit an ancestral palenque of the elaboration of the mezcal, know all the stages of the process that Master Fernando uses for the elaboration of this drink. At the end of this part we begin with the tasting of the mezcals that are made under this technique.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  To close the experience, we will taste the local cuisine of the Magic Town of Mitla, with multiple options to enjoy traditional dishes, made with fresh and local ingredients. In addition, vegan options will be available, ensuring that all visitors can enjoy the food in a relaxed and authentic atmosphere.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Zocalo

  At the end of the tour we will return to the city, leaving you a few blocks from the Zocalo. If you prefer to get off somewhere else along the route, tell your guide and we will gladly make it possible.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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