Mexico · Dining Experience

9-Hour Oaxaca Gastronomy and Mezcal Tasting Tour in Ocotlán Valley

33 Hours Round trip from Oaxaca Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn the ancestral mezcal-making process and enjoy a tasting
02 Meet Maestros Mezcaleros during your experience
03 Understand the difference between mezcal and tequila
04 Taste local food made with fresh local ingredients
05 Enjoy an experience that lets you feel like a local

Go on a 9-hour gastronomy and mezcal tasting tour in Oaxaca, the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Oaxaca de Juárez. Taste mezcal, one of the most emblematic drinks of the state, and discover the traditional process that has given this distillate worldwide fame. Visit the countryside to see many varieties of agave plants, and savour real Oaxacan food, including famous moles, tlayudas, memelas, and more.

Taste mezcal, one of the most emblematic drinks of the state, and discover the traditional process that has given this distillate worldwide fame.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 33 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Oaxaca de Juarez

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ocotlán Valley, Mezcal Tasting, and Oaxacan Cuisine

Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location and travel to the Ocotlán Valley.
Visit Mercado de Ocotlán and taste mezcal, the traditional Mesoamerican beverage.
See Ocotlán's famous crafts, flowers, food, and more.
Continue to the Temple and Ex-convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
Discover the Municipal Palace, with its sober Neoclassical facade and a beautiful mural by Rodolfo Morales, a very well-known local artist.
Visit a local restaurant and taste the local cuisine.

End of the tour.