Mezcal Journey: Explore Mitla's Agave Fields

Embark on a full-day tour of wild agaves and mezcal, immersing yourself in the heart of Oaxacan culture and traditions. Discover the beauty of agave fields, learn about the production process, and indulge in authentic Oaxacan food and mezcal tastings.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Explore the Agave Fields
    Upon reaching the village, the journey begins with a walk through the agave fields, where the towering plants stand as proud guardians of Oaxacan heritage. Encircled by mountains, cacti, and endless rows of agave, participants will delve into their story — discovering how these resilient plants…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Hello! Alvaro is excited to guide you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of mezcal. The adventure begins in the picturesque hometown of Mitla, surrounded by stunning mountains and endless agave fields.
For Alvaro’s family, mezcal is more than just a beverage — it’s a part of their identity, culture, and way of life.
Driven by a passion to share…

Location
Miguel Hidalgo 211
Miguel Hidalgo
Please go to the main entrance of the church. I will be happy welcome you there!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Relax514424
Jan 23, 2026
We highly recommended this tour- it will t be a highlight of your trip to Oaxaca - This was a fantastic experience and we highly recommend it. Alvaro did a wonderful job of educating us on all things related to Mezcal growing, harvesting, and distilling. The tour provided opportunities to visit the fields to see the various species of Agave used, including some of the rarer species that the family harvests in the nearby mountains. The distilling process and the array of different Mezcals produced provided an in-depth education, and being able to taste many of them expanded our horizons on the spirit. The included lunch was incredible and far beyond what we expected. This was the most memorable distillery tour we have ever done - and we've done quite a few!
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Dana_g
Jan 14, 2026
Experience the magic of mezcal from plant to pour - This tour was wonderful in many ways. Alvaro was so kind and very knowledgeable and wanted us to really experience what a working agave/mezcal farm and distillery is like. We walked the agave fields, learned about different varieties, tried our hand at trimming the leaves with a machete, tasted several varieties after witnessing the distilling process from start to finish. Ended with a lovely lunch. Way better than our expectations! Thank you Alvaro!!
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Hannah_b
Jan 13, 2026
We had such a great day... - We had such a great day with Alvaro. He was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. It felt special to visit his land and learn about the different agave plants growing there.
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Keissander
Jan 13, 2026
The best time! - What an amazing experience! Alvaro is so kind and knowledgeable, he went above and beyond to make sure we had a pleasant time. The tour was interesting and the mezcal delicious. Make sure to check it out.
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Z8126eekateo
Jan 10, 2026
An incredible experience - We had been in Mexico for two weeks, and Oaxaca for one week, by the time we took a tour of Álvaro’s palenque. We both agreed that it was undoubtedly the most special day of the trip thus far. It ended up being just me and my partner on the tour as there were some last minute cancellations. Every aspect of the tour was wonderful, from the exploration of the agave fields to the detailed walkthrough of the distillation process at the distillery, and then the tasting of many excellent mezcals. The care and consideration Álvaro put into his explanations really demonstrated his passion for his family business. We finished the day by sharing a meal together before he drove us back to the city. My partner has many very severe food allergies and Álvaro made sure that he had safe food options to eat during the meal which we really, really appreciated. We learned a huge amount from Álvaro, and have a newfound respect and understanding for this art of mezcal production, and for Oaxaca itself. We would definitely recommend this tour, you’ll love it!! Thank you, Álvaro!
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Laura_p
Jan 8, 2026
We had a phenomenal... - We had a phenomenal experience! Super knowledgeable guide and delicious mezcal with a small group. Highly recommend!
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Lynnetteb864
Dec 27, 2025
Can’t Miss! Family Owned and Operated! - A truly unique experience to spend time with a member of a the family owned mezcal distillery. The walk through the agave plants was fun and informative and the tasting experience was a blast. Closed it out with a fulfilling and delicious lunch. Alvoral was kind, funny and informative. His family has built something beautiful and you can tell the passion will extend to future generations. This authentic experience is a “can’t miss”. Transportation is easy and comfortable.
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G1784visamanthap
Dec 25, 2025
Immersive fun tour! - We absolutely loved our tour today! It was so immersive and our guide was super knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. It was wonderful to visit the fields and the distillery for tasting and our lunch was insane! Definitely recommend.
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Kristen_h
Dec 16, 2025
A highlight of our trip to Oaxaca!! - My husband and I had an amazing time on this tour and would absolutely recommend it to anyone! We usually don’t commit to scheduled activities when we travel and prefer to do our own thing, but we’re SO glad we decided to go for it on this one. The day we spent with Alvaro was a highlight of our trip! We loved getting to know him and visiting his family’s agave farm and palenque, learning about different plants and traditional mezcal-making, then being able to compare that with a larger operation. The tasting was very generous, and we learned a ton; we feel much more confident choosing good mezcal now (and of course brought a few bottles of El Discipulo home with us). We also really enjoyed the other couple on our tour, the delicious traditional lunch, and getting out of the city to see the surrounding area, including Mitla. This felt like a truly authentic experience and a great way to connect with Oaxacan culture. Highly recommend spending the day with Alvaro! Thank you so much!!
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Jocelyn_c
Nov 5, 2025
We loved this experience.... - We loved this experience. My fiance loves Mezcal and Alvaro was super nice and knowledgeable. The views were incredible and the mezcal tasting was so much fun. The little restaurant we went to eat was perfect after the mezcal tasting. We would definitely recommend this to anyone.
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From $100
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).