Sunday Tlacolula Market & Family Mezcal Palenque in Oaxaca

Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

You will discover the rich traditions of Oaxaca on a guided tour that takes you through a family-owned mezcal distillery and the bustling Tlacolula indigenous Market, the largest open-air market in the region. Gain insights into the mezcal production process, explore agave fields, and enjoy tasting up to eight distinct flavors of mezcal, including curated varieties and traditional flavored beverages.

- Experience the vibrant market atmosphere
- Visit a historic baroque church while learning about the Zapotec culture.
- Discover the rich Zapotec heritage, local food and everyday life of the community
- Guided tour of a family-owned mezcal distillery and agave fields
- Taste eight diferent mezcal Expresions, including curados and cremas
- Visit Tlacolula Market and sample traditional local breads
- SECTUR-Licensed Tour Guide-NOM-08
- Round trip transportation included
- Small group-experience

This immersive tour is an ideal way to experience Oaxaca’s heritage and flavors.

What's included

Guided tour in person
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Entrance fee
Small group-experience
SECTUR-Licensed Tour guide-NOM-08
Round trip transportation included

Meals

What to expect

Mercado Tlacolula
3h · Admission ticket included

Explore the vibrant Tlacolula Sunday Market with your private guide, discovering local foods, traditional ingredients, handmade crafts, textiles, and everyday Oaxacan traditions. Take your time to explore the market, learn about the products and their cultural significance, and experience one of Oaxaca’s most authentic local markets.
Santiago Matatlan
3h

Explore Santiago Matatlán, known as the “World Capital of Mezcal,” and discover the cultural and natural world behind this iconic Oaxacan spirit. Visit the agave fields to learn about agave anatomy, reproduction, varieties, cultivation, and the relationship between the plant and the local soil.

Then visit a family-owned palenque to follow the traditional mezcal-making process from cooked agave through milling, fermentation, and distillation. Finish with a guided mezcal tasting and learn how agave varieties, terroir, and production methods influence the aromas and flavors of each mezcal.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You´ll find a “Farmacias del Ahorro” pharmacy on Avenida Juárez 312. Please cross the street and wait for us there in Parque el Llano, directly across from the pharmacy. Your guide will meet you there.

End point

You´ll find a “Farmacias del Ahorro” pharmacy on Avenida Juárez 312. Please cross the street and wait for us there in Parque el Llano, directly across from the pharmacy. Your guide will meet you there.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.