Overview
We are experts on Oaxacan culture and Mezcal production, we are ready to show you the real Mezcal production with families that keep the traditional methods and not producing a high scale spirits. We will give you a life experience by connecting with local families in their own villages and be part of the Mezcal production from the harvest to the distillation.
After one day experience, in these villages which economy mainly depends on Mezcal production, you will be able to appreciate Mezcal not only as a beverage, but as a cultural value from Mexico.
If you are related to bar industry or spirits, this is what you are looking for!
But also if you are seeking for adveture, pictures, a special day with your family this is one of the best options for you as we going out of town to watch some other cultural aspects from Oaxaca.
Be one of us!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
In-person Guide
Lunch
Breakfast
Tips
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What to expect
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30 min
This will be our first stop to have breakfast.
You could find vegan options and the most delicious tacos and quesadillas on a little pop up kitchen.
I will be waiting with a signboard. -
Santiago Matatlan
3 hours
Masterclass and tasting of Mezcal.
We will be able to appreciate agave fields and some wild agaves growing in the area, the manufacture of tradicional Mezcal with families from the town. We will be also able to understand the growing of the category and experience the life in a "palenque", which is the name as a distillery is known in Oaxaca.
We will observe copper and clay pot distillation and then taste the mezcales obtained from both techniques from a wide variety of agaves.
We will be visiting a Pulque farm and how this other beverage from agave is extracted. -
4 hours
We will spend the rest of the day cooking a traditional grill in the mountains with local ingredients while we enjoy the landscape of a nice Mezcal village in other "palenque" with native mezcalero families.
We will be able to do some trekking, wild agave observation in its natural habitat and spent the rest of the day eating and tasting the local traditional food and Mezcal.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 2 travelers per booking
FAQs about Mezcal Day Experience
Can I cancel Mezcal Day Experience for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours 30 min.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- In-person Guide
- Lunch
- Breakfast
What's not included?
- Tips
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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