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Our mezcal journey with Alfredo was one of the highlights of our time in Oaxaca. The meeting point in downtown Oaxaca was very convenient, and we traveled in a comfortable van with a fun group of just eight people. Our first stop was an agave field about 35 minutes outside the city. Alfredo explained the different varieties of maguey, the mezcals produced from them, and the distinctions between industrial, artisanal, and ancestral mezcal. We also had time to wander through the beautiful fields and take some great photos. From there, we traveled a short distance to the palenque, where we learned about the traditional production process, including fermentation and distillation. The visit was fascinating and very informative. Alfredo then guided us through an extensive tasting, helping us appreciate the differences among the various mezcals. We finished with an absolutely delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant. There were vegetarians in our group, and the restaurant did an excellent job accommodating them. The entire experience lasted about six hours and felt like an exceptionally good value. It was a fun, informative, and very full day. Alfredo was a terrific guide, and we would definitely recommend this tour—and happily do it again ourselves.

The tour was amazing! Estephanie was our guide, and she was wonderful. The day is jam-packed with activities, but don’t worry, at no point did it feel rushed. We had “free time” at every stop, which is exactly my style of tour. We also got extremely lucky with the weather. It was cool and overcast, which was perfect for all the walking we did. Overall, it was an amazing experience and I would absolutely recommend this tour! Good weather not guaranteed ;)

This is a great tour. It lasted almost 12 hours from start to finish. The gods did a great job and were very friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed everything. The mezcal factory was something else. The owner himself walked us through the whole process.