From the earliest tradition of fermenting the mead from the heart of agave plants and mixing it with fruit, to the elegant process of smoked or non-smoked European style distillation of the plant, and their tasting; we will see and visit three top Mexican traditions: The Axolotl salamander, Mexican Drinks Galore, and Mexican Mariachi Music.​

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• Immerse yourself in the world of pulque depots (pulquerías) and taste eight different shots of pulque..

• This tour combines a leisurely short hop on a double decker Metrobus, with a visit to both, the Pulque and the Tequila museums and its exploration in their amazing traditional plazas.

• To top it off, we will share with you the unique axolotl, a salamander endemic to Mexico City, the San Camilito Mexican Food Market and the famous Garibaldi Plaza with its mariachi bands and its caninas featuring Saloon Tenampa.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

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From the ancient former Convent of San Hipolito, we will start exploring the uniqueness of Mexican alcoholic beverages, beginning with millenary pulque, at The Pulque Museum. We will see a fe exhibits to learn how its made, and before having eight different flavored shots of pulque, we will visit the amazing display of the endemic axolotl, an endangered species key in the science of cloning.

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After leaving the Café del Convento, La Panana, the Pulque Museum and its axolotls, we will embark in a short hop on a double decker Metrobus, for only one station, from where we will walk two blocks to the Tequila Museum. We will learn of the making and worldwide distribution of tequila, before being offered a courtesy shot.

At the feet of the museum, we will find Plaza Garibaldi, full of mariachis, where we will try to catch some playing. We will stroll past the Mercado San Camilito of Mexican Food, and if available, we will take a look at the murals in Saloon Tenampa.

WHERE YOU WILL BE

We will be bordering the limits of the 16th century city from San Hipolito to Cuepopan, as the regent monarch, Isabella of Portugal, ordered all local alcoholic drinks to be kept out of the European-style city. We will be along three very important avenues: Hidalgo, Reforma and Eje Central. This walk begins at the Former Convent of San Hipolito, follows Reforma Ave. and Violeta Street to Garibaldi Plaza.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

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• The experience's specialized host and expert.

• Small group access.

• Introductory chat.

• Multiple stops. 

• Entrance to open, private, or public, locations whose internal visit is mentioned and that might or not require reservations or tickets.

• Nine shots: 8 pulque of different fruity flavors and 1 tequila.

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THE EXPERIENCE

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We will experience the drinking culture of Mexico City before the introduction of beer and other European distillates. We will stroll past the plazas and places of entertainment dating back 500 years. 

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STARTING POINT, ENDING POINT, FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION

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This experience begins at the Café del Convento at the Former Convent of San Hipolito. Visits do not return to the starting point. This experience ends at the Plaza Garibaldi, at the corner of Eje Central Ave. and Republica de Honduras Street. Uber or other cars can pick you up at the end. Your host will always remain with you until he makes sure everyone has the right directions and/or help for their next destination.

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