Sunday Tlacolula Market & Family Mezcal Palenque in Oaxaca

6 hours Free cancellation

Sunday Tlacolula Market & Family Mezcal Palenque in Oaxaca, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Mezcal Tour Experience Oaxaca

Ages: Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided tour in person
Included: Bottled water
Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: Small group-experience
Included: SECTUR-Licensed Tour guide-NOM-08
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Round trip transportation included

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Mercado Tlacolula

3 hours Admission 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

3 hours

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.