Mezcal Wild Experience: Cultural Journey

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 - Trip through the agave fields:
    Once we arrive at the town, we will start the tour walking through the agave fields, where the robust plants stand as guardians of the Oaxacan heritage, in a landscape surrounded by mountains, cacti and agaves, we will immerse ourselves in their history, understanding their transformation…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Generous Mezcal tasting, we will try more than 7 different types of Mezcal
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Hello, I’m Alvaro and together we will begin this journey towards the world of mezcal, our journey begins by heading to my picturesque town called Mitla surrounded by beautiful mountains and agaves, for my family and me Mezcal is more than a drink, it is part of our culture , motivated to share with you my culture and our traditions, we will tour the…

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

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

Customer Ratings
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Lisandenis
Nov 3, 2024
Fun and informative mezcal tour - We had a great day with Alvaro on his Mezcal tour. We picked this tour because my wife is gluten free and Alvaro mentioned that dietary restrictions are catered for, which they were. It was only a small group of 4 on this day but this allowed for lots of chats with Alvaro and the other couple. We are Australian and spoke no Spanish but this was fine as Alvaro speaks very good English. We stopped at an artisanal Mezcal distillery outside Mitla and went through the entire Mezcal production process (including chopping some agave ourselves!) and ended up with a comprehensive tasting of 7-8 different styles of Mezcal paired with a fantastic lunch - a stone bowl filled to overflowing with an assortment of grilled meats, cheese and vegetables along with guacamole and corn chips - more than enough food! We may have been a touch “dizzy” (as Alvaro put it) when we were done! We then drove to the family mezcaleria and tasted their own mezcals from a range of farmed and wild agave. We handmade our own cocktails before going out to look at their agave fields and had a go at trimming the plants with the machete (not so good after a few mezcals!) We then drove back to Oaxaca at the end of an enjoyable day - thank you Alvaro we had a great day! I would highly recommend this tour
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U5943kmanthonyh
Nov 1, 2024
Great tour. Highly recommend - Amazing tour and some great mezcal and food we gave us on the tour. He also took us to a textile spot that wasn’t on the tour but showed us anyways and we had some great hot chocolate with bread there.
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Y9473ktchristinar
Nov 1, 2024
A must Mezcal experience! - Alvaro was a fantastic host. He is not only knowledgeable about Mezcal but incredibly proud and passionate about the industry. His ‘palenque’ is family owned and could not be more authentic. After trying over 10 different styles of mezcal, he took us to another distillery where we enjoyed a wonderful authentic Oaxacan lunch. In addition we stopped at a textile cooperative where we learned the process of making hand spun wool to make rugs. What an incredible talent! His tour was one of my favorite experiences during our trip! Thank you Alvaro! - Christina
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Keroleens
Sep 29, 2024
Best Day of Our Trip to Oaxaca! - Best Oaxaca Tour!! Booking a tour with Alvaro is a must if you want to have fun, experience true Oaxaca and learn about the beautiful cultures of Oaxaca from a local. Alvaro made our family feel special from the moment he picked us up. He was so patient with our constant itinerary change. He picked us up in a clean and comfortable car and greeted us with Mezcal. As we drove through the city towards the Mezcal farms he taught us so much about Oaxaca and pointed out interesting facts we never would have learned. He then took us to a textile farm where they showed us how they create beautiful rugs and wall art. Then he took us to a Mezcal farm where he taught us about all the different types of plants and took us to the back to see how it was all made. We got to tast the root of the plant and it was delicious, tasted like a pineapple and sweet potato. Alvaro then ordered our lunch that was AMAZING. He talked to us about the food and of course we drank more Mezcal but for those who don't drink there are natural fruit juices to enjoy too. We then went to a small town and walked around and went to his Mezcal farm that was almost like a museum, it was beautiful. The next day he gave us a tour of El Centro and showed us all the best spots. Alvaro is so kind, smart and best of all he loves to have fun. I can't wait to visit again and hang out with Alvaro. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip. We went with my family 3 of which were in their 70s and my nephew in his 20s and I'm in my 40s so anyone from any age will enjoy touring with Alvaro. Oh and he speaks perfect English and Spanish for anyone who is concerned about the language barrier. He also took amazing pictures of us which we will always cherish. Date of experience: July 2024
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M2191hrrichardh
Sep 27, 2024
THE Mezcal tasting that changed my life forever. - Alvaro is one of the most skilled mezcal host I’ve ever experienced. He was super friendly and so dedicated to show us the ins and outs of the Artisanal Mezcal making process. I was able to taste all the different variations the region offers paired with impeccable hospitality from Alvaro and Mal de Amor Mezcaleria. Today all my friends and family see my advice when it comes to the flavors of Agave spirits, and I hold dear all the memories and friendships we made during this trip. Thank you brother I hope to see you one day again. Para todo mal, Mezcal, para todo bien, tabien ;)
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623octaviusc
Sep 27, 2024
The best experience in Oaxaca - Calling this the best experience on TripAdvisor would be an understatement. Alvaro was so fun and informative. He kept the tour interesting and lively from the moment we met. The mezcal was so good we got several bottles to take back to NYC and had some shipped to CDMX on our next visit. I cannot recommend this tour and Alvaro enough. 1000/10 experience.
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Lukey371
Sep 26, 2024
My best day in Oaxaca - I absolutely loved this whole-day experience. The host was not only super knowledgeable about Me as Cow but also had great energy, was fun, and made the entire day feel smooth and enjoyable. Everything ran like clockwork, and the meal (plus the Mezcal, obviously) was next-level amazing. 100% worth setting aside the day for this. Would definitely recommend!
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Isamtabani
Sep 26, 2024
Mezcal Heaven! - Had a wonderful time with Alvaro and all the new friends I made on this trip. As a solo traveller this was the perfect introduction to the city of Oaxaca as well as getting to experience Mezcal the right way. From going to the distillery’s and the fields Alvaro had this experience planned to the T and planned very well! I’d recommend this tour to absolutely anyone and everyone!
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B4913nnjacqueliner
Sep 26, 2024
Fun and memorable experience - Álvaro is extremely knowledgeable and made sure we had a great experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Oaxacan culture.
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Darci_h
Mar 21, 2024
Magical Mezcal tour! - This was an amazing day with Alvaro and his cousin - his knowledge of the Mezcal process and its history was fascinating. He was also super friendly. One of the amazing aspects of the tour is they adapt it to local happenings and the guests. We visited a small family distillery and a larger one. We were able to participate in part of the process at both. We tasted many types of Mezcal and we now know the differences! We shared a delicious meal, toured an agave field via ATV, and saw Mitla Puebla Magico… it was a perfect day with the perfect hosts! I will recommend this to all my friends traveling to Oaxaca.
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