Oaxaca Crafts, Cuisine & Mezcal small group tour

We begin with visits to families producing the many varieties of potteries, where you will gain an insight not only into the raw ingredients and techniques used, but also the different motivations that inspire this work and the demand from the markets that shape their production.

You are in for a true feast for the senses. The Alebrijes studio, which inspired worldwide exhibitions, and the creators of the Disney movie 'Coco'. We will be guided through each stage of production, beginning with sourcing the timber & pigments from nature, to the intricate painting of the finished sculpture.

Lunch is a delight, with a magnificent spread of local cuisine on offer and cooked to perfection. Here you can savour moles, memelas and frijoles, and other typical regional dishes served in a beautifully curated, authentic atmosphere.

After which we proceed to the distillery of one of Oaxaca's pioneering Mezcal producers. Not only does it stand out for the quality of liquor that is produced, but the whole production is based on an organic and sustainable production method. This ingrained respect for both the land and the plants being used is a safeguard for not only quality but also emblematic of resistance to the overwhelming pressure on small producers to industrialise production to meet demand, or sell out to large corporations.