Private Tour of the Mezcal Route with Ancestral Drinks
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Discover pre-hispanic pulque and ancestral mezcal; agave drinks and the sun of the Guachichil desert. Did you know that pulque and mezcal come from the same plant? In San Luis Potosí we have a grand tradition for the elaboration of these drinks that are a standard representation of our national identity. We will visit the communities that preserve this tradition and we will get to know the rural surroundings in the vicinity of the capital city.5 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Food and drink : Snacks. GORP energy bar.
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
GUIDE: SECTUR certified guide NOM-009-TUR-2002
Food and drink : One ounce of ancestral mezcal and a little cup of pulque.
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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San Luis Potosi
San Luis Potosi, MexicoWe will leave San Luis Potosí at 10:00 am where our first stop will be the magueyeras of Derramaderos, a community near the periphery of the capital city. We will visit David and his mother Eufemia, who will take us to collect mead and demonstrate the elaboration of pulque, a pre-Hispanic drink.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
It is time to get back into the vehicle to where we will continue along the route of the potosino mezcal and we will enter the mountains where the first Spanish settlement was established in the state, San Miguel de Mexquitic. We will visit a community where Angel, Daniel, Manuel, Maria de la Luz and their families invite us to visit their vinata, or mezcal patio. During the tour, we will get to know the processes for the preparation and elaboration of mezcal using the campanilla, an ANCESTRAL technique that uses clay pots for its distillation, giving the drink an amazing flavor that sets it apart from anything you have ever tried before.1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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We will learn how to taste mezcal properly with a technique that will build up the experience with our senses. Forget about whatever you learned during those wild nights of spring break, this spirit needs to be appreciate in a special way. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Starting point
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Our meeting point will be in the parking of the Plaza Soriana next to the famous fried chicken restaurant. View Location
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Our meeting point will be in the parking of the Plaza Soriana next to the famous fried chicken restaurant. View Location
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Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- +18: Alcoholic Beverages Age Restrictions
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Mexico_City time to receive 100% refund.
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