Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla & Mezcal Distillery Day Trip, Oaxaca

Details

Duration

8 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Visit to a Mezcal factory (El Rey de Matatlan or Don Agave)

Not included

Food
Admission to the Tule Tree: 20MXN per person
Admission to the Mitla Archaeological site: 210MXN for non–nationals; 105MXN for Mexican citizens or non–national residents; free for children under 12, teachers and students

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

7.8

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March 3, 2025
Marlena
Australia
Our experience on the Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla & Mezcal Distillery tour was incredible! The family home and textile factory were the highlight, seei...
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September 1, 2023
Harley
United States
Fabulous trip! We had six activities, all were interesting to me, and I never felt rushed to leave. The tour guide had good bilingual skills and provi...
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April 19, 2021
Anonymous
Melbourne, Australia
It's a shame that we could not see Arbol Del Tule up close nor Hierve el Agua but it was still a great day visiting and learning about different aspec...
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February 27, 2020
Katrina Kelly
Leeds, United Kingdom
Great day trip,make site you give yourself enough time to walk to the bottom of the falls. You are taken to a buffet for lunch which is good but extr...
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January 9, 2020
Kate
Derby, Australia
The tour was fantastic The English guide was very very good. He made sure I was included at all times. The driving was safe and I felt quite secure al...
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Discover Zapotec culture, on this tour of the different villages of Oaxaca. We'll visit the Tule Tree, the Mitla archaeological site, and a mezcal distillery.

Day Trip Details

Having picked you up at your hotel, we'll make our way 7 miles (12 km) to visit Santa Maria del Tule. Here you can see the tree with the largest trunk in the world: at 14 metres in diameter and over 1,400 years old!

The next stop will be the colourful Teotitlán del Valle, where the local artisans make and paint different kinds of textiles in the same way as their ancestors have for generations. You'll get first-hand tales of the Zapotec culture, a way of life that has been diligently conserved in this village throughout the years.

Our route then continues to Mitla, one of the most important architectural regions in Oaxaca. Here we'll tour the ruins of a Zapotec village, which was once a seat of great learning in architecture, astronomy, and engineering. You'll admire the extraordinary decoration of the walls and explore the ornate halls which lead to the church itself.

Then we'll visit a candle workshop to learn the ins and outs of an ancient craft that has been passed down through the generations. We'll learn about a traditional type of candle called vela de concha and about the process of making aromatic candles. Our excursion ends by learning about the process of mezcal production. You'll even enjoy a tasting of this local spirit, noting the different hints of flavor!

Then, after a whole day immersed in Zapotec culture, we'll head back to Oaxaca, where we'll leave you at your hotels once more.

Pickup Info

During Easter, the month of July, Halloween and Christmas, different pick up points will be offered according to your location due to traffic congestion. The local provider will contact you to indicate an exact collection point:

San Felipe del Agua: Hotel Angel Inn.
Santa Lucía: Door of the CCO (Oaxaca Convention Center).
North Zone: Corner of Juárez el Llano Park.
Southern area: in front of the Hotel Hacienda.
East: Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de La Merced
West: San José Chapel

Day Trip Details

Then, after a whole day immersed in Zapotec culture, we'll head back to Oaxaca, where we'll leave you at your hotels once more.

Pickup Info

San Felipe del Agua: Hotel Angel Inn.

Santa Lucía: Door of the CCO (Oaxaca Convention Center).

North Zone: Corner of Juárez el Llano Park.

Southern area: in front of the Hotel Hacienda.

East: Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de La Merced

West: San José Chapel

Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla & Mezcal Distillery Day Trip