Local guides based in Comala, arranged through Colima City tour operators, lead this crawl through the whitewashed streets around Plaza Principal in the town known as one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos. The route stops at three of Comala's cantinas, each pouring free botanas alongside drinks in keeping with the town's cantina tradition, plus a coffee roaster near the plaza for a non-alcoholic close. Tastings include a pox flight of the regional agave-and-corn spirit, tatemado de puerco, and carnitas, mixing savory bar snacks with the sweeter notes of a coffee cupping at the final stop. The price covers all pox tastings, botanas, the coffee stop, and guide commentary on Comala's history; personal drink orders beyond the tasting flight and transport to Comala are extra. Groups run small, generally six to ten people, in Spanish and English, with a relaxed pace suited to an evening out rather than a rushed itinerary. Non-drinkers can substitute an extra coffee or soft drink tasting at each cantina stop if arranged ahead of time.
What is included
- Walk between three of Comala's whitewashed cantinas
- Pox tasting flight paired with free rotating botanas
- Tatemado and carnitas sampling
- Stop at a local coffee roaster near the plaza
- Commentary on Comala's 'White Village' cantina tradition
Good to know
- Operator
- Local Comala guides, arranged through Colima City tour operators
Location
Meets at Plaza Principal, Centro, 28450 Comala, Col., Mexico
19.3222, -103.7591 View on map
Highlights
- Pox tasting flight across three Comala cantinas
- Free rotating botanas paired with each pour
- Tatemado and carnitas sampling
- Coffee roaster stop near Plaza Principal
- Evening crawl through Comala's whitewashed 'White Village' streets
Tips for visiting
- Best experienced on weekend evenings when the cantinas are liveliest
- Pace the pox tastings; the flight is stronger than typical wine tastings
- Request a non-alcoholic substitution in advance if not drinking
- Wear comfortable shoes for cobblestone streets around the plaza
- Small-group crawls move faster than large tour buses; ask about group size when booking
Frequently asked questions
Is this tour appropriate for non-drinkers?
Non-drinkers can request coffee or soft drink substitutions at each cantina stop, but the tour is built around pox tasting.
How much alcohol is included?
The tour includes a pox tasting flight at three cantinas plus complimentary botanas; it is a tasting format, not unlimited pours.
Is the tour walkable or does it involve transport?
The crawl is entirely on foot around Comala's central plaza and does not include transport to or from the town.
What food is served alongside the drinks?
Cantina botanas, tatemado de puerco, and carnitas are served alongside the pox tastings.