While we visit traditional mezcal palenques year round, February through May we have the chance not only to see the traditional mezcal process in action but even participate in various parts of the process such as a tapada de horno (agave roast) or harvesting wild agaves. We highly recommend our overnight experiences at Rancho Los Nahuales which allow you to immerse yourself deep in the heart of mezcal country. Write to us here for more information.

Itinerary: 3 days, 2 nights

Cost per person: $600 USD/11,300 MXN (Open Outing 2-6 people)

Includes:

• Personalized guide and translation (Spanish/English)

• Comfortable transportation round trip from Oaxaca City (2 hours each way)

• Visit to two traditional mezcal palenque, learning about the process and history of the mezcal of the region directly from the producing families who have been distilling their mezcal in copper for 4 generations

• A chance to purchase mezcal directly from the producers (price not included), our help packing it for travel

• Tasting of traditional mezcal made on site

• Prepare and light oven for agave roast

• Participate in loading an agave oven with a maestro mezcalero and crew, farm breakfast with the team

• Option to do a traditional cooking class or visit a 3rd palenque

• 7 meals

• 2 nights stay at Rancho Los Nahuales (double occupancy)

• Drinking water and light snacks

• Donation to future community youth center