Oaxaca Wild Private between Jaguares Zapotecas Mezcal and Tule

Discover the wilder side of Oaxaca on a private tour of jaguars, culture and traditions. Get to know the Sanctuary of the Jaguar and be surprised with the strength, agility and instinct of this impressive feline during a guided tour. Continue to Teotitlán del Valle, a Zapotec community where craft families keep their traditions alive: discover the elaboration of wool mats with natural pigments and the incredible artisan candles of beeswax through demonstrations in family workshops. Afterwards, learn step by step about the Oaxacan mezcal process and enjoy a tasting of different mezcals. It ends in front of the majestic Tule Tree, famous for possessing one of the most extraordinary logs in the world. Nature, history, Zapotec culture, crafts and adventure gathered in a private experience ideal to enjoy with family, couples, friends or traveling on your own. A different tour to discover the Oaxaca that few travelers know.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   1.5 hours

   Live one of the most striking encounters of the tour: closely observe the strength, agility and behavior of the jaguar, the largest cat in America and a species deeply linked to the cultures of Mexico. Learn about their history, discover surprising aspects of their behavior and witness moments that are hard to forget. An experience that allows to admire this extraordinary feline from a completely different perspective.

2. 2

   Centro Cultural Comunitario Teotitlan del Valle

   1 hour

   Step into one of Oaxaca’s most iconic Zapotec communities and discover how wool is transformed into extraordinary textiles made on a loom. Learn about the use of natural pigments obtained from cochineal grain, flowers and fruits, and be surprised by the color changes during the demonstration. The experience continues with a very special local tradition: the artisanal preparation of beeswax candles and their meaning within the customs of the community.

3. 3

   El Rey de Matatlan

   1 hour

   Discover why mezcal is one of the great symbols of Oaxaca. Go through a traditional palenque and learn step by step how the agave is transformed into mezcal : baking, grinding, fermentation and distillation. To close the experience, enjoy a tasting of different mezcales and discover the aromas, flavors and characteristics that make this ancestral drink unique.

4. 4

   Tule Tree

   45 min

   End the tour in front of one of the most impressive natural giants of Oaxaca: the Tule Tree. Behold its huge trunk and discover the amazing figures that the inhabitants identify among its forms. An encounter with a thousand-year-old eggplant that has become one of the great natural symbols of Oaxaca.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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