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Oaxaca Mexico

Mezcal, Culinary & Culture Tour

Embark on an unforgettable Mezcal & Culinary Adventure in the Heart of Oaxaca, Mexico - Join us now!

Warning: this is a very non-touristy experience!

This Mezcal tour, as with our wine tours, is nothing you can find on google, TripAdvisor, or from any travel agency. Our tours are based on personal relationships we have built since 2003 at our restaurant. We use and support small independent family-run producers that extend their hospitality and gratitude to us and we take you along for the experience.

We will visit personal backyard mezcal producers. Many of these families have been Mezcaleros for six generations. We have access to just over 100 family-run independent mezcaleros.

Enjoy lunch on the palenques (distillery) made by the mezcal families.

Visit the homes of the artisans of Atzompa, where they’re actually making the crafts. Meet the people making crafts. And then hop down to the market filled with all the Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures (alebrijes).

If this sounds good to you, stay tuned we have more info coming out soon on this adventure.

Why Our Oaxaca Trips Are Different

This is not a “click-and-book” tour from a website or travel agency. These are intimate, relationship-driven experiences cultivated since 2003 through our restaurant and personal travels. Every palenque, every market, every dining table belongs to small, independent, family-run producers who welcome you like old friends.

No big tour buses. No cookie-cutter itineraries. Just authentic, off-the-beaten-path adventures where every sip, bite, and handshake tells a story.

Day 1, Saturday – Welcome to Oaxaca

Arrive in the vibrant heart of Oaxaca and check into Hotel Casa Vertiz, a charming boutique hotel just steps from the city’s historic center. Relax, settle in, and take your first evening stroll through cobblestone streets filled with music, colors, and tantalizing aromas.

Day 2, Sunday – Into the Sierra: Mezcal Tosba Adventure

Morning departure with a stop at the Tlacolula Market, one of Mexico’s most authentic and lively markets, to enjoy an early lunch surrounded by the sights and scents of fresh chiles, spices, and handmade tortillas.
Travel deep into the mountains to Mezcal Tosba, where passion and terroir come together in every drop. Tour the palenque, taste their acclaimed mezcals, and share an early dinner with the makers.
Evening drive (about 1–2 hours) toward Hierve el Agua for an overnight stay.

Day 3 Monday – Nature, Heritage & Craft

Morning hike at Hierve el Agua, where mineral springs create surreal petrified waterfalls and turquoise pools.
Visit Isaac Mezcal for a tasting rooted in tradition, followed by Gonzalo’s palenque to witness artisanal production.
Explore Mitla—its ancient Zapotec ruins, colorful arts scene, and renowned rug weavers.
Breakfast & lunch included.

Day 4, Tuesday – Culture & Cuisine in Oaxaca City

Free morning for breakfast on your own.
Visit Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site with breathtaking views.
Explore a pottery workshop (perfect timing to pick up your custom mezcal cups—48 pieces with your logo).
Immerse yourself in the November Market Tour and discover seasonal delicacies.
Mezcal tasting at one of Oaxaca’s trend-setting mezcal bars.
Dinner at Les Desantes, where creativity meets Oaxacan tradition.

Day 5, Wednesday – Miahuatlán Mezcal Trail

Breakfast on your own.
Scenic 2.5-hour drive to Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, an area famous for its mezcal masters.
Visit:
- Victor Ramos – complex, elegant small-batch mezcals.
- Felipe Cortez – traditional wood-fired oven production.
- Gregorio Hernández – copper still distillation perfection.

Day 6, Thursday – Masters of Minas

Breakfast on your own.
Scenic 2.5-hour drive to Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, an area famous for its mezcal masters.
Visit:
- Victor Ramos – complex, elegant small-batch mezcals.
- Felipe Cortez – traditional wood-fired oven production.
- Gregorio Hernández – copper still distillation perfection.

Day 7 Friday – Rompe Corazón Experience

Early lunch in the bustling San Diego Market at the iconic San Diego Restaurant.
Visit two artisanal palenques in the surrounding countryside.

Day 8 Saturday – Farewell Oaxaca

Morning departures. Leave with mezcal in your heart and Oaxaca in your soul.