Oaxaca: Sustainable Mezcal Sightseeing Tour at an Award-Winning Family Distillery
This 5-hour tour visits a family distillery that works with sustainable production methods. See how mezcal is made, learn about the process from agave to bottle, and taste the spirits on site. Round-trip sightseeing between Oaxaca and the distillery is part of the outing.
from $22.79 per guest.
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This five-hour outing pairs a scenic stop near the Monte Albán archaeological zone with a long visit to Mezcal Capotlán, a distillery that describes itself as the only one in Oaxaca with full sustainability certification. The operator says production runs without animal power, that water is fully reused, and that waste is completely utilised, and that its mezcals have taken international gold medals. The tour is run in English and Spanish.
The visit begins with a panoramic photo stop at an agave plantation on the hill of Monte Albán, where the listing says you can see the plants that will become mezcal while looking out over the archaeological zone. From there the bulk of the day is at the distillery itself: a welcome mezcalina cocktail, a walk through the certified sustainable facilities with master mezcal makers explaining the artisanal process, and a guided tasting of five premium, award-winning mescals.
It suits travellers who want the story behind the spirit rather than a quick tasting, and reviewers repeatedly single out the sustainability angle and the depth of explanation from field to still. An Oaxacan buffet lunch is available on site for an extra fee.
A few practical points will help you get the most out of the day, from what to wear to how the tasting flows.
Common issues. The tour does not include a bottle of mezcal to take away, lunch, or tips, and shipping forgotten items costs 300 MXN for up to 5 kg. Some travellers on the booking page felt the tasting was rushed and would have liked more time between pours. Pickup is not simply included by default: the listing says the starting arrangement depends on the option selected, so confirm your arrangements before the day. One optional stop, the buffet lunch, carries an extra fee.
The meeting point is Plaza de la Danza. Pickup at your accommodation appears in the inclusions, though the itinerary notes that the starting arrangement depends on the option selected, so check the booking page for your choice. At the end you are dropped at either Calle 2 de Abril or Plaza de la Danza.
It runs five hours and includes transportation insurance, the Monte Albán panoramic stop, a welcome mezcalina cocktail, the guided distillery tour, a tasting of five award-winning premium mescals, and a bilingual guide in Spanish and English. Natural citronella insect repellent is also provided.
No. An Oaxacan buffet lunch at the distillery is optional and costs an additional fee. Bottles of mezcal from the shop and tips are likewise not included.
Yes, according to the listing. The facilities have ramps and admission is pet friendly for small and medium breeds. Medication refrigeration is available free of charge if you request it in advance.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Outside that window the listing does not state a refund, so plan changes early.
Comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes, per the listing. If you plan to have lunch, buy a bottle to take home, or leave a tip, budget for those extras since none of them are included in the ticket.
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