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Groups: 4 minimum, 8 maximum Cost per person: $850 USD/15,980 MXN

Activities planned:

• Visit to a traditional mezcal palenque, learning about the process and history of the mezcal of the region directly from the producing families who have been distilling their mezcal in copper for 4 generations

• Learn about and see the biodiversity of different types of agaves used to make mezcal

• Tasting of traditional mezcal made on site

• Optional bonfire at Racnho los Nahuales

• Early morning rise to learn to collect chapulines

• Learn to prepare chapulines with a cocinera traditional, take home some of the chapulines we prepare

• Cooking class at a mezcal ranch which grows agaves as well heirloom varieties of corn, squash, and beans. Our teacher will show us how to make regional dishes with ingredients grown on site such as següeza, amarillo, and hand made tortillas

• Learn about the traditions of inviting the souls in Miahuatlán, visit to the local graveyard with our hosts, decorating the grave and inviting the souls to visit during Day of the Dead

Includes:

• Drinking water and light snacks

• Donation to future community youth center

• Personalized guide and translation (Spanish/English)

• Pick up and drop off from your hotel or vacation rental (Centro, Jalatlaco, Xochimilico, Reforma, San Felipe). Comfortable transportation round trip from Oaxaca City (2 hours each way)

• A chance to purchase mezcal directly from the producers (price not included), our help packing it for travel

• 2 nights saty at Rancho Los Nahuales (double occupancy)

• 7 meals