Mezcal Matriarchs: Discovering Oaxaca’s Female-Led Palenque

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Experience the art of mezcal-making at a women-run Oaxaca palenque tour. Learn the traditional methods behind this iconic spirit while supporting female artisans. A unique and empowering mezcal tour that offers an authentic taste of Oaxacan culture.

Oaxaca Palenque Tour: Quick info

• 💸 Private tour: This is a private tour exclusive to your group
• ⚡ Booking Window: 7 days
• ⏰ Duration: 6 hours
• 📅 Availability: Once a day, all year round
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Participants: Minimum of 2 pax, maximum of 6
• 🍲 Food options: You may also book this tour without lunch. Just get in touch if you don’t want to include food.

What you’ll do in this Oaxaca Palenque Tour

• Your guide will pick you up at your hotel at 9:30 AM
• Drive out of Oaxaca City to the palenque (45 minutes approx)
• 11:00 AM – Learn about traditional mezcal production from women entrepreneurs
• Start the tour with a mezcal tasting (up to 10 mezcal types)
• 1:00 PM – Go to the mezcal fields and learn about the agave plants used in mezcal production
• 3:20 PM – Eat a home-cooked meal prepared by the locals! (vegetarian option upon request; lunch is optional – just let us know!)

What’s included?

• Door-to-door pick up to and from your accommodation in Oaxaca
• English-speaking guide and driver 
• Mezcal tasting and palenque tour
• Agave fields tour
• Lunch (3-course) with drinks [optional]

What’s NOT included?

• Tip for the driver and guides
• Meals and activities not mentioned above

Cancellation policy

This tour is non-refundable due to the demand and limited spots.