Mezcal and Its Traditions Route: Tree of Tule, Teotitlán, and Distillery

By JJ Travel Oaxaca

Free cancellation available

Features

- Admire the majestic El Tule Tree
- Learn the secrets of natural dyeing
- Visit an artisanal palenque (mezcal distillery)

Dates

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 23:55

Price details

S$144.28 x 2 TravellersS$288.56

Total

Return transport: Comfortable and safe transfer from your hotel or meeting point in Oaxaca City
Professional tour guide: Detailed explanations at each site so you don't miss any historical or cultural details
Full access (tickets included): Admission to the El Tule Tree site and access to demonstrations in the craft workshops
Experience in Teotitlán del Valle: Demonstration workshop on the process of carding, natural dyeing with cochineal, and weaving on a pedal loom
Mezcal Tasting: Guided tasting of different varieties of artisanal mezcal (Espadín, wild, and cream) in a traditional palenque
Traveller insurance: Coverage during journeys in the vehicle for your complete peace of mind
Extra food and drinks: Additional purchases at restaurants or stops not specified
Service charge: For the guide and driver (optional, based on your satisfaction)
Personal purchases: Crafts, bottles of mezcal, or souvenirs that you wish to buy

Nature Alive in Santa María del Tule: Our adventure begins with a visit to the legendary El Tule Tree. Be amazed by this ahuehuete tree that's over 2,000 years old and has the widest trunk in the world. As you walk around it, discover the whimsical shapes that time and nature have sculpted in its bark, an experience that will connect you with the living history of the region.
The Art of Colour in Teotitlán del Valle We'll continue to the iconic community of Teotitlán del Valle, world-famous for its exquisite wool rugs. Here, we'll visit a family-run workshop where master artisans will show you the traditional process, from carding the wool to dyeing it with natural pigments such as cochineal and indigo. You'll learn the meaning behind each Zapotec design, giving you an in-depth insight into this cultural heritage.
The Spirit of Oaxaca: Mezcal Distillery To round off the day in style, we'll visit an artisanal mezcal distillery (palenque). You'll get an up-close look at the production process of “the drink of the gods”: from baking the agave hearts in earthen ovens to distilling them in copper pots. The experience culminates with a guided tasting of different varieties of mezcal, allowing you to distinguish the nuances and aromas that make this drink a liquid treasure unlike any other in the world.