Mezcal and Traditions Route: Tree of Tule, Teotitlan Village, and Distillery

By JJ Travel Oaxaca

Free cancellation available

Features

Admire the majestic El Tule Tree
Learn the secrets of natural dyeing
Explore an artisanal palenque

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 11:55 PM

Price details

AU$346.94 x 1 TravellerAU$346.94

Total

Return transport: Comfortable and safe transfer from your hotel or meeting point in Oaxaca City.
Professional tour guide: Comprehensive commentary at each site so you don't miss any historical or cultural details.
Full admission (Tickets included): Admission to the El Tule Tree site and access to demonstrations in the artisan workshops.
Experience in Teotitlán del Valle: Demonstration workshop on the carding process, natural dyeing with cochineal, and weaving on a foot-operated loom.
Mezcal tasting: Guided tasting of different varieties of artisanal mezcal (Espadín, silvestres, and cremas) in a traditional palenque.
Traveller insurance: Coverage during the time in the vehicle for your complete peace of mind.
Additional meals and drinks: Extra purchases at restaurants or unspecified stops.
Tips: For the tour guide and driver (optional, depending on your satisfaction).
Personal purchases: Crafts, bottles of mezcal or souvenirs that you want to buy.

Living Nature in Santa Maria el Tule Our adventure begins with a visit to the legendary El Tule Tree. Be amazed by this ahuehuete that is more than 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 carved into 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 on to the iconic community of Teotitlán del Valle, famous worldwide for its exquisite wool rugs. Here, we will visit a family workshop where master craftsmen will show you the traditional process: from the carding of the wool to the dyeing with natural pigments such as cochineal and indigo. You'll learn the meaning behind each Zapotec design, giving you a deep insight into this cultural heritage.
The Spirit of Oaxaca: Mezcal Distillery To top it all off, we'll enter an artisan mezcal distillery (palenque). You'll get a closer look at the production process of “the drink of the gods”: from baking the agave piñas in earthen ovens to distilling 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 unique liquid treasure in the world.