Oaxaca is the land of moles, but its also the home of mezcal, the soulful spirit distilled from both wild and domesticated agave, which is practically a religion in oaxaca. Farolito is curated by ulises torrentera and is limited edition ancestral mezcal made with wild and farmed agaves from different regions of oaxaca. All of the mezcal in the mezcaleria, as well as the mezcal bottled under the farolito brand, are curated by mezcal legend ulises torrentera. Great place to taste mezcal in situ mezcaleria, oaxaca. Home destinations mexico and central america mexico oaxaca bites food lovers guide to oaxaca city. All of the mezcal in the mezcaleria, as well as the mezcal b. The book is highly opinionated on the one hand, yet on the other contains a wealth of both historical and contemporary facts about agave, mezcal and pulque. Ulises torrentera at mezcaleria oaxaca in seattle, wa on. Mostly, i wanted to eat delicious oaxaca food and my husband wanted to sip mezcal and we packed a lot of both of those in. Here, the best places to stop to experience the citys incredible food and drink. One oaxaca centro hotel offers 109 accommodations with coffeetea makers and complimentary toiletries. Located in oaxaca s centro neighborhood, oaxaca real hotel is in the city center.
The bar has a wide variety of agaves, from espadin to more rare types, such as jabali. Read on for my list of the best things to do in oaxaca with this 4day oaxaca itinerary. The walls of this mezcaleria in oaxaca are lined with what its founders claim to be the largest collection of the spirit in mexico. Kayak searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the hotel deal at casona oaxaca that suits you best. Here i am alongside ulises torrentera and paco garcia at in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. It features a baroque, renaissanceinspired facade and hosts everything from operas to latin american art house films. Ulises has spent the last couple decades touring palenques of the different regions of oaxaca and beyond. Of the 150 or so species of agave found in mexico, around 40 are used. Our team of experts can help you pinpoint oaxaca hotels options suited to your tastes and budget. Subscribe give a gift customer service faq access your subscription. Thats his motivation for writing, speaking, and exposing the public to mezcal in his oaxaca mezcaleria, in situ. Jan 18, 2020 no matter what time of the year you visit oaxaca, theres plenty of amazing food to eat and drinks to drink. The bigest traditional and artisanal mezcal collection,selected by ulises torrentera. Mezcal historian ulises torrentera, author of mezcalaria, the cult of mezcal and coproprietor of oaxaca s in situ mezcaleria, is visiting seattle and will be at mezcaleria oaxaca on.
Located in oaxaca s centro neighborhood, hotel casa divina oaxaca is in the city center. Mezcalaria, the cult of mezcal, by ulises torrentera. Zocalo square and oaxaca cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit benito juarez market. This restored colonial mansion is located in central oaxaca, just 650 feet from the 16thcentury santo domingo cathedral. The best places to drink mezcal in oaxaca city, mexico. Welcome to casa quiquiriqui, our hillside getaway in oaxaca, mexico. That sneaky ulises torrentera popped an ios app on mezcal into the app store. See whats happening at auditorio guelaguetza or technological stadium of oaxaca. Mezcalaria, the cult of mezcal is the most comprehensive multidisciplinary book of its kind. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events. Mezcalaria, cultura del mezcal, the cult of mezcal farolito ediciones, 2012 is the third edition, first bilingual englishspanish, of the seminal 2000 publication by author ulises torrentera.
Earn free nights and get our price guarantee booking has never been easier on. It was my first night in oaxaca and my third mezcal. It draws from both historical and contemporary sources, and brings together social, anthropological, legal and enthobotanical literature on the spirit as well as detailing pulque and the agave plant in general. In situ is a popular hot spot thanks to proprietor and mezcal expert ulises torrentera, whose book mezcalaria, cultura del mezcal, the cult of mezcal was published in 2000. Businessfriendly amenities include desks and phones. I am not talking about tequila, which is a type of mezcal. Known for being unpretentious and affordable, its a hip hangout for the citys local.
Compare prices of 530 hotels in oaxaca on kayak now. The 10 best oaxaca hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. Mezcal experience in situ mezcaleria, oaxaca traveller. Food lovers guide to oaxaca city fodors travel guide. Boutique hotels in oaxaca small, hip and luxury hotels. Oaxaca tourism oaxaca hotels bed and breakfast oaxaca oaxaca holiday rentals oaxaca holiday packages flights to oaxaca oaxaca restaurants. Ulises torrentera at the restaurant madre in torrance. The hotel was excelent in every way, very relaxing, breakfast buffet was amazing. I had a nice lunch at calavera with susan and then spent a little over two hours in ulises torrentera s arte del mezcal west coast tour sponsored by wahaka and organized by the same brands raza zaidi. Top 10 hotels in oaxaca, mexico cancel free on most hotels. I was excited to learn that a little mezcaleria had opened inside of one of my favorite bars in oaxaca txalaparta. Our booking guide lists everything from the top 10 luxury hotels to budgetcheap hotels in oaxaca, mexico.
Farolito mezcal is the exported brand from the infamous in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. In situ, a mezcal bar run by ulises torrentera, right, and his partner sandra is worth a visit. Coming march th14th in oaxaca city mezcanautica is set up to be a deep. With a stay at oaxaca real hotel, youll be centrally located in oaxaca, just a 4minute walk from oaxaca cathedral and 6 minutes by foot from zocalo square. Chat live or call 18004543743 any time for help booking your hotels in oaxaca. Chow down and drink up in oaxaca with innovative restaurants, a vibrant mezcal industry, and plenty of chic spots to sleep, the southwestern city has become mexicos gastronomic capital. Morelos 511 is owned by ulises torrentera, a guy with a tremendous amount of mezcal knowledge. Oaxaca is known for its cathedral, art galleries, and museums. In situ mezcaleria, oaxaca updated 2020 restaurant. Lopez first met torrentera in oaxaca city, where he is known as the author of two influential texts on mezcal and the coowner of the mezcaleria. Oaxaca tourism oaxaca hotels bed and breakfast oaxaca oaxaca holiday rentals oaxaca holiday packages flights to oaxaca oaxaca restaurants oaxaca. While at times overly opinionated, author ulises torrentera otherwise does a masterful job.
I was excited to learn that a little mezcaleria had opened inside of one of my favorite. Earn free nights and get our price guarantee booking has never been easier on hotels. Oaxaca tourism oaxaca hotels oaxaca bed and breakfast oaxaca vacation rentals oaxaca packages flights to oaxaca oaxaca restaurants oaxaca. The perfect holiday in mexico our experts ultimate. The spirit, paraphrasing his viewpoint, leaves its. In situ mezcaleria oaxaca bar 50best discovery worlds 50 best. Mar 16, 2020 it features a baroque, renaissanceinspired facade and hosts everything from operas to latin american art house films.
Ulises torrentera, the author of two influential books on mezcal, is. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Ulises torrentera at his mezcaleria txalaparta in oaxaca. They recently have launched the mezcanautic 2020 tour which runs march 29april 4 in oaxaca. Complimentary wireless internet access is free, and this hotel also features an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaninglaundry services, and a 24hour front desk. Covid19 travel alert if you have an upcoming booking to change or cancel, check the next steps and policies here. But it wasnt until 1990, when he was in the area to focus on his art, that he began visiting remote villages and tasting their artisanal libations and became interested in mezcal. Ron cooper, a visual artist and the founder of the mezcal brand del maguey, came upon oaxaca in the 1970s while on a quest to find out if the pan american highway really existed. Our guests appreciate the hotel s central location. Experience santiago matatlan, oaxaca the world capital of mezcal. Book your hotel in oaxaca and pay later with expedia. Search our directory of hotels in oaxaca, mexico and find the lowest rates. Discover the best of oaxaca s rich culture and trad.
Getting the details for ulises october trip to the west coast of the usa this poster has an attributionshare alike license. Born in oaxaca in 1964, journalist and writer ulises torrentera is today one of the most respected mezcal connoisseurs in the world. Magical maestro restaurant hosts mezcal missionary ulises. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Loved this holeinthewall in situ mezcaleria, oaxaca.
Forget orbitz change or cancel fees on oaxaca hotels. Oaxaca est aussi une destination reputee pour ses sites historiques. Ulises torrentera is probably one of the foremost experts when it comes to mezcal. Owners sandra ortiz brena and ulises torrentera s approach to mezcal is. The first stop this year was appropriately at maestro mexican restaurant in pasadena, known for their authentic, artisan crafted foods. How to order mezcal in spanish and where to drink it in oaxaca. The mezcaleria is only open during the day from 1 to 7pm but its an extraordinary addition to the world of mezcal because it is run by ulises torrentera, the writer and author of several books and essays about mezcal. He probably fell in a mezcal cauldron as a baby, like obelix ulises is a writer who wrote more than 5 books about mezcal. No matter what time of the year you visit oaxaca, theres plenty of amazing food to eat and drinks to drink. Dont miss out on great hotels and other accommodations near museum of oaxacan painters, macedonio alcala theater, and museum of contemporary art of oaxaca. Oaxaca cathedral and zocalo square are notable landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at oaxaca ethnobotanical garden and tule tree.
Top hotels in oaxaca free cancellation on select hotels. Feel free to use this on other websites or for other stories about mezcal and ulises 2015 west coast tour. Located in oaxaca s centro neighbourhood, hotel oaxaca inn centro is in the city centre and near the boardwalk. In situ is a popular hot spot thanks to proprietor and mezcal expert ulises torrentera, whose book.
Ulises, a general of the mayahuels army mezcaleando. Best mezcaleria in oaxaca in situ mezcaleria, oaxaca. The restaurant of casa oaxaca hotel serves a tasty fresh guacamole with pomegranate seeds. Mezcalaria, cultura del mezcaldos ediciones, miscella. His visits to the united states from his native oaxaca are now a big event. You dont have to meet ulises torrentera personally.
Oaxaca cathedral and zocalo square are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit benito juarez market. Wifi and parking are free, and this hotel also features an outdoor pool. Owners sandra ortiz brena and ulises torrentera s approach to mezcal is poetic, even spiritual. Top 10 hotels in oaxaca, mexico cancel free on most. Gerry furthsides ulises torrentera s mission to put a spotlight onto authentic, artisan mezcal has transformed the reputation of this spirit formerly regarded as a peasant drink. Housekeeping is offered daily and ironsironing boards can be requested. Once demonized as the drink of mexicos rural poor, mezcal which in simplest.
Farolito mezcal is the exported brand from the renowned in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. Situ, where prophet of mezcal ulises torrentera presides over some 180. Oaxaca tourism oaxaca hotels oaxaca bed and breakfast oaxaca vacation rentals oaxaca packages flights to oaxaca oaxaca restaurants oaxaca attractions. Search for casona oaxaca discounts in oaxaca with kayak. When i saw that oaxaca city was only a threehour, direct flight from dallas, i knew i had to go back and see the city again. Search for the cheapest hotel deal for casona oaxaca in oaxaca. Ulises torrentera s barshop, to sample some of the 180.