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Juan will not only tell you everything about mezcal he will take you to the best places for tasting very good mezcals.
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Private tour in Oaxaca Juan M
MEZCAL TASTING
5.0
(7) reviews
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6 hours
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Private tour for 1-5 people
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6 hours
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Juan M.
4.9
Guide rating
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I grew up in Oaxaca and have lived here most of my life. In between I had the opportunity to study economics and languages. Staying for 4 years outside Mexico gave me a new view from my country and a greater understanding and appreciation of the cultural richness of Mexico. I do enjoy sharing this knowledge with visitors and like to encourage conversation, and answer questions any one has about Mexico's history and actual life. I do believe that conveying accurate information to my guests is a very important factor to appreciate my land. I am used to design and perform personal or private tours. My tours are flexible in duration and places visited. They can be adapted to meet your own personal needs or particular interest. My tours include transportation and since I am a fully licensed and registered guide, I have been granted a Permission for Tourism Transportation in Federal Highways issued by Mexico's Federal Government. Federal authorized Guide License: nº 02760 None.
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Excellent Agave Distilled beverage from Oaxaca
Overview of your Oaxaca tour
Mezcal is a distilled spirit made from many different kinds of agave plants. It is produced mainly in south Mexico and more so in the state of Oaxaca. It has become trendy in the last years and is now in the focus of interest of lots of tourists visiting Oaxaca. Contrary to Tequila which is produced from only single kind of agave, MEZCAL is produced from at least 12 different kind of agave, each of them having their own peculiarities in flavour and taste: woody, floral, herbal, fruity… and so on. There are also different ways to produce mezcal: ancestral, traditional and industrial process are used to produce it. The high demand of mezcal has produced lots of different brands. Finding the best mezcal, the ones produced in ancestral and traditional ways is the purpose of this tour: going to places where mezcal being produced with the best care and quality.
Recent Reviews
Karin M.United States
Juan was a great guide. He took us to 4 meszalerias in and around Matatlán - each different and all interesting. He educated us about the making of mezcal, showed us agave plants and talked about how mezcal is made. We drank plenty of mezcal and enjoyed tasting the differences. Juan was very knowledgeable about the ruins around Oaxaca and the history of the area. This was a great way to learn about mezcal, taste varied and unusual types, and have a great time. Way better than a large group tour.
Michael B.United States
Juan possesses a warm, kind, and friendly personality. He is extremely knowledgeable in the history, the production, and the distillation of mezcal. He drove us to some interesting small mezcal producers. We ate a tasty local lunch together. We highly recommend Juan to anyone who is interested in learning about mezcal.
Davis H.United States
A crash course in how different agaves have different flavors, and if you buy a bottle or two, well, you're educating your taste. We visited three "palenques" producing traditional and/or artisanal mezcal. One had the clay and copper pots dripping, had the horse pulling the stone wheel that creates the mash, had the strong smell of fermenting mash in the huge barrels. The tasting was conducted by one of the owners - translated by our guide, the wonderful Juan Montes-Lara. Excellent tour.
Jeffery H.United States
What a great day. Juan is a great person and taught us so much about Mezcal and how it is made. We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this tour.
JoAnn O.United States
My phone wouldn't allow the 5 stars that Juan so rightly deserves. We had a wonderful day learning about Mezcal. Juan is knowledgeable, smart, personable. Highly recommend his tours when visiting Oaxaca.
Your Oaxaca tour itinerary
The tour starts when you are picked up at your hotel. From there the tour goes to the east area of the Valley, to Santiago Matatlán, the so called "World Capital of Mezcal" to visit three different "Palenques" (the places where mezcal is made) and you will discover two different processes of the mezcal producing ways: the "ancestral way" of producing mezcal using clay pots and the Traditional way in which copper vats are used. You will have a fist class experience in the tasting of different kinds of mezcal. You will be able to taste different kinds of mezcal produced from wild agaves, all of the with their special and unique taste.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
Limo category Honda PILOT SUV
What's included
Other: Tolls and parking fees
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Tasting fee, meals, beverages
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Tastings
Meeting location
Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Hotel, address in the city, By Guide:
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
History
Tour reference number
553876
Languages
English
FrenchActivity level
Minimal
Traveller reviews
5.0
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Oaxaca best suited for?
This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the rich flavours and traditions of mezcal. It's ideal for those who want to learn about the different types of agave and the unique production methods used in Oaxaca. If you're looking to connect with a local expert like Juan M. for deeper insights into mezcal, this tour is a great choice.
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6 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-5 people
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6 hours
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Private tour for 1-5 people
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