Countryside Agave Fields And Mezcal

Overview

This day trip with Aroma Oaxaca starts at the church in Barrio de Jalatlaco and uses the Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco itself as a first stop before the drive out. The core of the day is agave: fields around Mitla, where travellers walk among the plants and hear how different species are grown and harvested, followed by time at a palenque to see the full mezcal-making process. A generous tasting of more than seven mezcals is included, and reviewers repeatedly describe the pour as more than generous. Lunch at a local restaurant closes the day before the drive back.

The group is capped at a maximum of 13 travellers, which shapes the feel. Reviewers say the host welcomes questions at every stage, from farming to distillation, and several mention leaving with bottles they bought on site because they finally understood what they were drinking. Vegetarians have been accommodated at lunch.

It suits travellers who want mezcal explained by someone whose family works the land, rather than a scripted tasting room visit. It runs about five to six hours, finishing back at the meeting point in Jalatlaco.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet in JalatlacoMeet at the main entrance of the church on Miguel Hidalgo 211, Barrio de Jalatlaco, for a 10:00 start. The tour ends back at this same point.
2. Templo de San Matías JalatlacoA 10-minute stop at the church, with free admission.
3. Teotitlán del Valle45 minutes in the village, free admission.
4. San Pablo Villa de MitlaThe longest block of the day, around 4 hours total in and around Mitla in several stages, all with free admission. This covers the agave fields, the distillery visit and the mezcal tasting.
5. Lunch and returnAn authentic Oaxacan meal is included, eaten at a local restaurant before the drive back to the Jalatlaco meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this one.

• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup. You meet at the church entrance in Barrio de Jalatlaco at 10:00 and the day ends back at that same spot, so plan your morning around crossing town in time.
• Group size. The listing caps the group at 13 travellers. Several reviewers found themselves in groups small enough to feel personal, and one couple said it effectively became private, though that is luck rather than a promise.
• The tasting. The listing promises a tasting of more than seven mezcals. Reviewers consistently describe it as very generous and wide ranging across agave species, so pace yourself and eat beforehand if you want a clear head.
• Food and diet. Lunch and bottled water are included. Vegetarian travellers have been served alternatives, and reviewers generally praise the meal as a strong finish to the day.
• Accessibility and pace. The operator states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers. Walking through fields is part of the day, so comfortable shoes help.
• Buying bottles. Bottles of mezcal can be bought at the distillery, and reviewers mention taking some home after the tasting.

Common issues. The listing sets out the main practical limits. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for pregnant travellers, and requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers. If the operator cancels for either of those reasons, you are offered a different date or a full refund. Cancellations on your side must be made at least 24 hours before the start time to get a refund.

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