Experience the rich tradition of mezcal in Oaxaca with a private tour of local artisan factories and a customized tasting. Discover the variety of mezcales and find your perfect match.
Experience the rich tradition of mezcal in Oaxaca with a private tour of local artisan factories and a customized tasting. Discover the variety of mezcales and find your perfect match.
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Santiago Matatlán - Visit to Palenque Mal de Amor
Distance: 45 km from Oaxaca City
Arrival time: 10:00 AM
Visit duration: 1 hour
Description / Recommendation: Start your adventure with a visit to Mal de Amor, a highly esteemed artisanal mezcal palenque in Santiago Matatlán. Experience the traditional distillation process, from agave…
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Santiago Matatlán - Visit to Palenque Mal de Amor
Distance: 45 km from Oaxaca City
Arrival time: 10:00 AM
Visit duration: 1 hour
Description / Recommendation: Start your adventure with a visit to Mal de Amor, a highly esteemed artisanal mezcal palenque in Santiago Matatlán. Experience the traditional distillation process, from agave harvesting to underground roasting. Delight in a tasting session to enjoy the unique flavors and styles of mezcal. -
Palenque Mal De Amor - Visit to Agave Fields
Distance: Short drive from Mal de Amor
Arrival time: 12:30 PM
Visit duration: 1 hour
Description / Recommendation: Then, explore the nearby agave fields and discover the various maguey types used in mezcal production. Wander through the fields, learning about the importance of agave to Oaxacan culture and its sustainable farming practices.
Visiting the agave field is conducted in a mezcal-truck, with an additional fee (typically 12 USD per person).
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Teotitlán del Valle - Visit to Teotitlán del Valle (Optional)
Distance: 20 km from Matatlán
Arrival time: 2:00 PM
Visit duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Description / Recommendation: If time permits, visit Teotitlán del Valle, a village celebrated for its handwoven textiles crafted with natural dyes. Local artisans will showcase their intricate weaving techniques, providing an opportunity to admire and purchase these exquisite crafts.
Return to Oaxaca City
Distance: 25 km from Teotitlán del Valle
Estimated arrival time: 5:00 PM
Description: Return to your hotel in Oaxaca City after a day enriched with mezcal traditions, agave culture, and Oaxacan artistry.
This tour is crafted to provide an immersive and genuine mezcal experience, combining the art of distillation with the cultural wealth of Oaxaca.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Delve into the rich tradition of mezcal with this exclusive private tour. Journey to the artisan palenques of Matatlán, where mezcal is crafted by hand using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Get an up-close look at the agave fields, revealing the secrets of this iconic Mexican spirit, and learn about the intriguing process that turns…
Delve into the rich tradition of mezcal with this exclusive private tour. Journey to the artisan palenques of Matatlán, where mezcal is crafted by hand using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Get an up-close look at the agave fields, revealing the secrets of this iconic Mexican spirit, and learn about the intriguing process that turns agave into mezcal. If time permits, we may also visit the famous weaving village of Teotitlán del Valle for an additional cultural experience.
Experience mezcal in its most genuine form. This tour will help you understand why mezcal is such an integral part of Oaxacan tradition, celebrated for its variety of flavors. You might even find your ideal mezcal, perfectly suited to your taste.
For Oaxacans, mezcal is more than just a beverage—it is deeply embedded in their culture. Mezcal is present in life’s most significant moments, from the lively Day of the Dead celebrations to local town festivals and even healing rituals.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
