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Guardians of the Origin Ancestral Immersion

Oaxaca, Mexicoby Guardianes del Mezcal

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, French, Spanish

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Overview

Discover mezcal from its origin through a close experience at our family palenque in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. The visit begins with a guided tour of the palenque, where you will learn the traditional process behind our agave distillates: from the maguey and cooking in an earth oven, to milling, natural fermentation, and distillation. More than a technical tour, this experience shares the traditions, the people, and the knowledge that have built our family's relationship with agave and distillation across generations. After touring the production area, we continue to El Santuario, our terrace with a view of the palenque, for a guided tasting of seven expressions. Here you can discover how the variety of agave, its origin, and the decisions made during the process give rise to different aromas, flavors, and textures.

What's included

  • Honey water
  • Cacao
  • Bottled water
  • Seasonal snacks
  • Product purchases
  • Tips
  • Transport from Oaxaca to Santiago Matatlán

Itinerary

Experience a 3-hour family experience in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, to learn about the origin and artisanal production of mezcal. Guided tour: Explore the traditional production process (from agave and oven cooking to distillation) with local producers. Tasting: Try seven different expressions of mezcal on the terrace El Santuario, analyzing their aromas, flavors, and textures according to the type of agave. Intimate format: Designed for small groups, ideal for conversing, resolving doubts, and connecting with family tradition.

Meeting and pickup

Santiago Matatlán is 40 min from the city of Oaxaca. You can arrive by taxi or rented car; we can also share a trusted contact for transportation. Plan your outing in advance. The GPS will take you to our carrizo entrance, where we will welcome you.

End point

Santiago Matatlán is 40 min from the city of Oaxaca. You can arrive by taxi or rented car; we can also share a trusted contact for transportation. Plan your outing in advance. The GPS will take you to our carrizo entrance, where we will welcome you.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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