Puerto Mezcal Tours
ABOUT:
Puerto Mezcal Tours is the premier—and first—mezcal tour operating in the coastal surf town of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Partnering with a local, family-run ancestral distillery located just outside of town, this experience provides a vibrant and authentic deep-dive into the "Elixir of the Gods" without requiring a long trip inland to Oaxaca City. Praised for its welcoming, fun, and highly educational atmosphere, the tour focuses heavily on small-batch production, highlighting ancestral methods and traditional clay-pot distillation. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned agave enthusiast, the passionate, multilingual guides bridge the gap between a relaxing coastal vacation and the rich, ancestral heritage of Oaxaca's most famous spirit.
OFFERING:
This streamlined, 2.5-hour experience is thoughtfully divided into three engaging parts—Learn, Visit, and Taste—ensuring guests leave with a comprehensive understanding of the spirit. The tour includes:
Learn (Interactive Presentation): Start with a fun, 30-minute educational breakdown covering the ancient history of mezcal, the diverse agave species used, and the core differences between mezcal and tequila.
Visit (Distillery Walkthrough): Take a guided tour through the working ancestral palenque to witness the start-to-finish production process, from harvesting the agave to traditional fermentation and distillation.
Taste (Generous Guided Tasting): Savor an extensive, guided tasting of up to 10 distinct artisanal and wild mezcals produced on-site. Guests are provided with clipboards and score sheets to track flavor profiles, making for a highly interactive and social experience.
All-Inclusive Transport: Enjoy seamless, round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, with direct pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or vacation rental in Puerto Escondido.
Multilingual Guides: Experiences are led by knowledgeable, enthusiastic guides and can be conducted in English, Spanish, or French.
Alternative Experiences: Beyond their standard distillery tour, Puerto Mezcal Tours also offers private, at-home mezcal tastings brought directly to your poolside, as well as an exclusive 6-course Mezcal Pairing Dinner cooked by a private chef at the distillery at night.