• Santiago Matatlan - Visit a local family involved in mezcal production, receive an introductory overview of the process, and get ready to hop on the barrel-shaped bus for a tour around town.
• Palenque Mal De Amor - Travel by barrel bus to the agave fields. Discover in English how the plants are cultivated and harvested, and capture photos amidst the agave rows.
• Santiago Matatlan - Proceed by barrel bus to a local pulquería. Observe the pulque-making process, learn the history of this ancient beverage, and enjoy a fresh sample.
• Palenque Mal De Amor - Visit the palenque for a detailed explanation of mezcal production and participate in a guided tasting of various small-batch mezcals, with no purchase required.
• Tlacolula - Visit a second family distillery for another tasting and a mezcal cocktail. Here, you can also buy a simple Oaxacan lunch before returning to the city.

• Barrel-bus ride in Santiago Matatlán
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Hotel and Airbnb pick-up and drop-off in Oaxaca
• Alcoholic beverages
• Visit to agave fields

• Gratuities
• Lunch

This tour provides a comprehensive experience in the mezcal capital of the world. Travelers are transported from Oaxaca in air-conditioned comfort to Matatlán, where they explore in a mobile barrel, a unique local vehicle that takes them to agave fields and a traditional pulquería (pulque bar). A local host offers an informative explanation of the pulque and mezcal production process in clear and accessible English. The tour includes visits to two family-operated palenques (distilleries), featuring guided tastings and a mezcal cocktail, with no obligation to purchase. Pickup, organized logistics, and a safe way to enjoy mezcal without the need to drive are all included in the tour.

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