Small-Group Crafts, Cuisine, and Mezcal in Oaxaca

You begin with visits to families producing Pottery of the many varieties of color the region produces, 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.
Then, you are in for a true feast for the senses, the Alebrijes studio that inspired worldwide exhibitions and the creators of the Disney movie 'Coco'. Lunch is a delight, with a magnificent spread of local cuisine on offer and cooked to perfection. Here you can savor 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 producers of Mezcal. Not only does it stand out for the quality of liquor that is produced, the whole production is based around 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 industrialize production to meet demand, or sell out to large corporations.
Duration: 9 hours and 30 minutes