Matatlán Oaxaca the capital of Mezcal and the cradle of Mal de Amor

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They say that for all evil, mezcal. For all good, mezcal too, and if there is no other way, then a liter and a half is the way. We don’t know if this is true or not. But to find out, we visit Matatlán, the World Capital of Mezcal, in Oaxaca, and the Mal de Amor palenque to learn about the process behind this artisan drink.

On the Oaxaca Istmo International highway, at kilometer 46.2 of Santiago Matatlán, the Palenque Mal de Amor opens its doors to receive visitors from all over the world and invite them to delve into the enchanting world of mezcal creation.

On the Oaxaca Istmo International highway, at kilometer 46.2 of Santiago Matatlán, the Palenque Mal de Amor opens its doors to receive visitors from all over the world and invite them to delve into the enchanting world of mezcal creation.

Friendly guides invite you to take a free tour that begins presenting different kinds of agaves, where most serve to create various types of distilled mezcals. Agaves that, after years of maturation and an arduous process of harvesting and cutting, release its heart and begin the transformation into the popular spirit.

Friendly guides invite you to take a free tour that begins presenting different kinds of agaves, where most serve to create various types of distilled mezcals. Agaves that, after years of maturation and an arduous process of harvesting and cutting, release its heart and begin the transformation into the popular spirit.

The tour, guided by experts, explains the processes of cooking, grinding, fermentation, distillation, and packaging to end with a delicious tasting in which only the most adventurous dare to taste each sample.

The tour, guided by experts, explains the processes of cooking, grinding, fermentation, distillation, and packaging to end with a delicious tasting in which only the most adventurous dare to taste each sample.

In this same place, you can try delicious options in cocktails with mezcal and typical succulent dishes with the best of local cuisine.

It is worth visiting this venue, where you will find mezcal options for all tastes, and take advantage of the short distance to discover other magical corners of this state, like the Mitla area, the second most important ceremonial center in Oaxaca after Monte Albán.

It is worth visiting this venue, where you will find mezcal options for all tastes, and take advantage of the short distance to discover other magical corners of this state, like the Mitla area, the second most important ceremonial center in Oaxaca after Monte Albán.

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Statement, Alan González S.

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