This museum on Plaza Garibaldi has exhibits explaining the origins and production process of Mexico’s two most popular distilled agave drinks. The tour ends with a two-shot tasting on a rooftop bar (free admission) overlooking the plaza. An on-site store sells some decent, albeit overpriced, tequilas and mezcals.
Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal
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