Oaxaca Mezcal & Pulque Tour by Barrel Bus
Overview
This tour offers a complete experience in the world capital of mezcal. In addition to air-conditioned transportation from Oaxaca, travelers explore Matatlán in a mobile barrel, a local vehicle that allows them to visit agave fields and a traditional pulquería (pulque bar). During the tour, a local host explains the pulque and mezcal production process in clear and accessible English. Two family-run palenques (distilleries) are visited, with guided tastings and a mezcal cocktail—no purchases required. The tour includes pickup, organized logistics, and a safe approach to enjoying mezcal without having to drive.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Visit to traditional pulquería with pulque tasting, mezcal tasting and 1 Mezcal cocktail at second palenque
- Barrel-bus ride in Santiago Matatlán
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel and Airbnb pick-up and drop-off in Oaxaca
- Visit to agave fields
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Santiago Matatlan
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Palenque Mal De Amor
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Santiago Matatlan
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palenque Mal De Amor
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Tlacolula
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages. Visit to traditional pulquería with pulque tasting, mezcal tasting and 1 Mezcal cocktail at second palenque.
- Barrel-bus ride in Santiago Matatlán.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel and Airbnb pick-up and drop-off in Oaxaca.
- Visit to agave fields.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Oaxaca Mezcal & Pulque Tour by Barrel Bus is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oaxaca Mezcal & Pulque Tour by Barrel Bus will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesVisit to traditional pulquería with pulque tasting, mezcal tasting and 1 Mezcal cocktail at second palenque
- Barrel-bus ride in Santiago Matatlán
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel and Airbnb pick-up and drop-off in Oaxaca
- Visit to agave fields
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
