Ancestral Drinks: Mezcal and Pulque from the Heart of the Desert
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Important information:
The morning tour focuses on mezcal production, and the afternoon tour focuses on pulque and desert hiking.
Discover pre-hispanic pulque and ancestral MEZCAL DE CAMPANILLA; 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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
+18: Alcoholic Beverages Age Restrictions
What To Expect
San Luis Potosi
Gear up with long pants, closed shoes, sun block and a hat. We will drive from the meeting point in San Luis Potosí capital city for 45 minutes to arrive to our first destination of the tour: Palmar Segundo. This is the last bastion where the guardians of MEZCAL DE CAMPANILLA preserve this tradition, an ANCESTRAL technique that uses a unique clay pot system for its distillation; giving the drink an amazing flavor that sets it apart from anything you have ever tried before. Here Angel, Daniel, Jesus, Jaime, Manuel, Maria de la Luz and their families invite us to visit their taberna, or mezcal patio. During the tour, we will get to know the processes for the preparation and elaboration of mezcal using the campanilla technique.
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 appreciated in a special way. Don’t forget to bring extra cash (pesos) in case you want to buy some souvenirs directly from the mezcal producers.
Options
REGULAR
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
GORP energy bar.
One ounce of ancestral mezcal and a little cup of pulque.
All Fees and Taxes
GUIDE: SECTUR certified guide NOM-009-TUR-2002
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hospitalidad Mexicana!
Kathleen J,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miguel is a fantastic guide! He is engaging and inspiring in his love of his local culture and community. He immediately made us feel honored and welcome. The visits with local traditional families are heartwarming and informative. We loved seeing people keeping the traditional lifestyle and production techniques alive. Highly recommended!
Do it!
Carleen Y,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The meeting place was KFC parking lot. we rode in guide’s SUV. Miquel seems to love sharing about the importance of the agave plant in Mexican culture. English is good. He has built familial relationships w/ the mescal/pulque producing families. It was great to get out to the campo and spend time w/ them. I loved learning about the artesan production of mescal. I would have rated 5 star, except we couldn’t Observe either production process that day for various reasons. But Miguel did great job of describing it using the materials, oven and tools on site. He is animated and fun. Mescal tasting was a fun experience. Try the worm salt!! Lunch entailed farmers cheese, fresh bread, marmalade, Japanese peanuts and sweetened calabash. Clean bathrooms available.
Excellent
Beatriz V,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is an experience that helps us to know and remember our roots and Mexican culture. It teaches us the wealth that is only in Mexico. Michael the guide attentive and dedicated to his work. It is well prepared and promotes the traditional.
I tried mezcal and pulque.
Wander68077272160,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very fruitful tour, visiting the village of Mezcal, watching traditional work and learning a lot, and enjoying the purque and the street food Gordida. My guide Mikel was very cheerful and easy to understand.
Immersion in traditional Mexican drinks
vincentgH3403TF,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A unique experience guided in English by Miguel. Incredible discovery of tastes, smells carried by ancestral traditions. The guests explain their daily lives, their profession with great passion and always a communicative smile. You will have understood, I warmly recommend this tour.
Unique and amazing tour!
Regan K,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a one of a kind tour that anyone visiting San Luis Potosí should do. Miguel is one of the best tour guides I've ever had! His personal relationships with the local masters of mezcal provides an opportunity to authentically connect with the ancestral mezcal community. He's incredibly knowledgeable about mezcal and guides you through a fun and educational tasting.
Amazing SLP Mezcal Tour
chrisoJ7426FV,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a must-do for anyone interested in mezcal and its history in SLP. Miguel is a fun guide and extremely knowledgeable about SLP, its history, and mezcal.
Outstanding tour!
Mark G,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Miguel was a tremendously knowledgeable guide, who has developed deep relationships with the real world people who are preserving the ancestral ways of making mezcal and pulque. It was an amazing tour, where we were able to connect with these folks and what they do in a meaningful way. We highly recommend!
More Than Just a Drink: Learning the Art of Mezcal!
noemigF3410BM,May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This Mezcal tour was a fantastic learning experience! Miguel's detailed explanations of Mezcal's origins were fascinating and incredibly helpful. Meeting the people behind the process and witnessing their dedication to quality was truly inspiring. If you want to understand Mezcal, this tour is a must-do!
Agave Experiencia
Elizabeth F,May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very good experience from the beginning to the end. Highly recommend. Your guide was very knowledgeable and very nice
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