Excursion to Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla & Mezcal Distillery

Discover Zapotec culture on this tour of various villages in Oaxaca. The itinerary includes visits to the Tule Tree, the Mitla archaeological site, and a mezcal distillery.

Excursion to Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla & Mezcal Distillery

After hotel pickup, we'll travel 7 miles (12 km) to Santa Maria del Tule to see the tree with the largest trunk in the world at 14 meters in diameter and over 1,400 years old.

Next, we will visit the vibrant Teotitlán del Valle, where artisans create textiles using methods passed down through generations. Here, you will hear stories about Zapotec culture, which has been preserved in this community.

We will then proceed to Mitla, an important archaeological region in Oaxaca, to tour the ruins of a Zapotec village, known for its architectural significance. You will explore the intricately decorated walls and ornately designed halls leading to a church.

Our journey includes a visit to a candle workshop, focusing on the ancient craft of making vela de concha and aromatic candles. The tour concludes with a mezcal production lesson, including a tasting of this local spirit to appreciate its flavor profiles.

After a day immersed in Zapotec culture, we will return to Oaxaca and drop you off at your hotels.

Pick Up

During peak periods like Easter, July, Halloween, and Christmas, different pickup points will be provided due to traffic considerations. The local provider will communicate the exact pickup location:

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.