Mr. Lionso Ranch Visit + Mezcal Tasting

On this visit to Mr. Lionso's Ranch, you'll learn about the artisanal mezcal process and enjoy a tasting.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Mazatlán and drive to Mr. Lionso Ranch, approximately 40 minutes away. This site, surrounded by agave fields, is central to the mezcal tradition in the south of Sinaloa.

Upon arrival, we will visit the ranch's factory to explore the mezcal production process. We will examine the ovens, stills, and barrels while discussing the cultural significance of this drink since the 19th century. You'll witness the artisanal methods still in use today.

During the tour, we will explain the significance of a vinata and help distinguish between the different types of mezcal, along with interesting facts about agave, the source plant for this beverage.

We will also conduct a tasting of the mezcals produced at the ranch, including white, rested, almond, coffee, hibiscus, tamarind, mango, and chocolate, offering a diverse range of flavors.

To conclude the experience, we will enjoy a molcajete flamed with mezcal, machaca burritos, guacamole, and a refreshing bougainvillea flower water. After lunch, we will return to Mazatlán, concluding the tour at your hotel in approximately 2.5 hours.