Private Tour
Private Tour of the Mezcal Route with Ancestral Drinks
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
+18: Alcoholic Beverages Age Restrictions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What To Expect
San Luis Potosi
We 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.
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.
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Private Tour of the Mezcal Route with Ancestral Drinks
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
If you like mezcal, you must tour with Miguel!
ty001x,
May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We reached out to Miguel a few months before our trip. His communication and planning was excellent. He arranged 4 days of mezcal tours for our group of four friends. Miguel picked us up every morning and arrived exactly on time. Each visit was unique and thematically they told the unique story and history of mezcal in SLP. His English is excellent as well if that is a need you have.
Amazing tour guide!
Sherry J,
Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Miguel made this tour amazing. I can honestly say thos is one of the best tour guides I've ever had. His knowledge and passion for the culture and history was incredible. He even went out of his way for us and helped us find a locals experience in another location, arranging and translating all of the details for us. I appreciate the extra effort he took for us and I'd recommend him without a doubt.
Exceptional tour
Maureen L,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Miguel did a wonderful job introducing me to the history and science of mescal. His knowledge is deep and wide and his English is excellent. This is a tour that foodies and anyone interested in the culture and history of central Mexico would appreciate. The tasting was an exceptional experience activating all the senses, and Miguel put me at ease as I tried something new. It was nice to meet the local hosts and have a glimpse into their country lifestyle. David shared some refreshing pulque and sweet agave nectar. I highly recommend this tour. What a great way to see some of the rural area around San Luis Potosi. I have great respect for agave plant now!
Good short tour
X747TSdennisp,
Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very good and enlightening, lots of info, nice people, gladly again. In addition, the mezcal and the pulque, as well as the agua miel was very delicious.
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