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Agave Tasting Journey from Pulque to Mezcal
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the rich cultural heritage of agave with a unique tasting experience in Oaxaca. This guided session takes you through four pivotal stages of agave transformation, starting with aguamiel, the sweet sap that captures the essence of the plant. Next, savor pulque, an ancient fermented beverage, and then explore roasted agave, the heart of mezcal production. The journey culminates with tastings of three artisanal mezcals, showcasing diverse agave species from various regions. Throughout the experience, enjoy insights from a knowledgeable host, making this an enriching adventure for those eager to delve into the significance of agave in Mexican culture.
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Aguamiel, Pulque, cooked agave, 3 mezcals
Snacks
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Avalúos
Lovely garden full of agaves, we'll meet you at the entrance
Return
Itinerary
We'll host you at the entrance and guide you to the bar where we'll introduce ourselves and get to know you better. Then continue to explain the history of agave in America and start tasting the aguamiel, the fresh sap of the agave, then taste pulque, a lightly fermented ancestral drink. You'll then sample cooked agave, the sweet base of the mezcal, and finish with three different mezcals related to the evolution of mezcal in Oaxaca. Each element is presented with historical and cultural context, offering insights into indigenous practices, colonization, and contemporary mezcal culture. This is not just a tasting - it's a cultural immersion through one of Mexico's most symbolic plants.
Agave Tasting Journey from Pulque to Mezcal
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Discover the rich cultural heritage of agave with a unique tasting experience in Oaxaca. This guided session takes you through four pivotal stages of agave transformation, starting with aguamiel, the sweet sap that captures the essence of the plant. Next, savor pulque, an ancient fermented beverage, and then explore roasted agave, the heart of mezcal production. The journey culminates with tastings of three artisanal mezcals, showcasing diverse agave species from various regions. Throughout the experience, enjoy insights from a knowledgeable host, making this an enriching adventure for those eager to delve into the significance of agave in Mexican culture.
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Aguamiel, Pulque, cooked agave, 3 mezcals
Snacks
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Avalúos
Lovely garden full of agaves, we'll meet you at the entrance
