Mezcal ftw! - We had an incredible time, highly recommend! Shayna (sp?) was a knowledgeable guide who’s passion about all things agave was evident from the very beginning.

Fun and informative! - Really fun and educational experience. I never thought I would learn so much about tequila and mezcal, including all the steps to making it, different subtypes, regions, etc. Eduardo was so knowledgeable and sweet. I really enjoyed this experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes tequila.

45th BIRTHDAY VACAY! 🇨🇷 - Everything was AMAZING! From the time we were greeted , the staff was excellent. Our tour guide person Liz was excellent & fun & made my 45th birthday wonderful. She also gave us all the pro tips about the mezcal tequila & agave which was exceptionally. I highly recommend is a must if you visit COSTA RICA!!!!!

Great! - Intimate setting to learn more about agave drinks. The instructor was so knowledgeable and friendly! The AC in the tasting room was nice too :)

Not a tequila drinker but enjoyed! - Liz and her crew of Shaina (Canada) and David (Italy) were very passionate about mezcal, tequila and the Costa Rican 🇨🇷 culture. Nested above the local favorite Nogui’s, it’s a hidden chill and friendly bar on the second floor with amazing view of beach and sunset with great knowledgeable cocktail options. The tasting experience was led by David with us and not Liz, who’s the expert of the group. David was very passionate and knowledgeable on agave, tequila, mezcal and the processes. His English was impressive given that it is his 3rd language to his Italian and Spanish. We tried and were blown away by how many varieties exist and got some good tips on mixing/drinking mezcal/tequila. Despite not being a big tequila/mezcal guy, I appreciated the experience and recommend you try it’s

Sign up for this! - A fun way to learn more about tequila. The owner of the tequila bar was very knowledgeable a d presented a very enjoyable evening.

A Tequila, Mescal, and Agave Spirit Safari! - Located in the upper level of oldest business building in all of Tamarindo (Standing since the main road was dirt, no power or running water was existent) is CATA. At CATA Liz took us on a tequila, mescal and agave spirit tasting “safari”. Situated in a cozy air conditioned tasting room in the corner of the upper level is where the exploration commences and you learn the basics of agave harvesting. My family peppered Liz with questions for the entirety of the tasting to which she answered all happily and with no hesitation. We tasted a variety of artisanal spirits some of which a bottle may go for $300-$900 if you were to attempt to acquire on your own (this was determined upon our post-tasting research). Luckily, CATA does not take any of this secondary market mumbo jumbo into account; With their boots on the ground approach of going on a yearly sourcing expedition they ensure that only the highest quality and traditionally made agave spirits end up in their tasting room. I would highly recommend taking the opportunity to engage in a tasting at CATA even if you are not a tequila, mescal, and agave spirit connoisseur! (WARNING: You will not look at

Mas Tequila Por Favor - Liz was great! She knows her history and has a vast knowledge of agave. She took the time to get to know me and my pallet and exposed me to some delicious tequilas! Definitely recommend.

Learning while drinking - who says you can’t have the best of both worlds??? - Not only did we learn a lot from our host Liz, but she curated our tastings based on each of my wife’s and my preferences. We could have spent hours talking tequila, mezcal and agave spirits but unfortunately we had to leave earlier than we liked. We will be sure to do this again the next time we’re in Tamarindo.

Wonderful Tasting. - very knowledgeable. Wonderful experience. Lots of fun. Would go back for a second time if we get a chance when we return.