Ihr Reiseerlebnis mit Bamba
Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup at your Oaxaca City hotel, embarking early for a picturesque drive south to Santa Catarina Minas.
Family Encounter & Storytelling Meet a warm local family of mezcaleros. Hear their generational story, traditions, and their unbreakable connection to agave cultivation.
Ride to Agave Fields & Guided Hike Hop into the family’s pickup for a short drive to their agave fields. Spend the morning hiking among diverse agave varieties, discovering what makes each plant unique and how some require up to 25 years to mature.
Snack Break Amidst the Agave Recharge with local snacks right in the midst of the agave landscape (dietary requests welcomed), soaking in panoramic views and rural tranquility. Plant Your Own Baby Agave Enjoy a rare privilege—plant a baby agave and symbolically join the land, making your mark on the region’s enduring agricultural tradition.
Return to the Palenque – Mezcal Making Unveiled Head back to the home distillery. Understand the art and toil behind mezcal production, from harvesting and roasting agave to fermentation and distillation, all steeped in ancestral wisdom. Artisanal Mezcal Tasting Savor a guided tasting of several unique mezcal varieties—each sip reveals subtle flavors reflecting the complex journey from plant to spirit. Optionally, purchase your favorites as a meaningful souvenir.
Return Journey – Wind Down and Reflection After an unforgettable day, say goodbye to your mezcalero family hosts. Relax on the comfortable drive back to Oaxaca City, taking in final glimpses of the beautiful landscape. Arrive at your hotel with your senses awakened, your understanding deepened, and your spirit forever linked to the heart of mezcal country.