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Tour of the mole factory
History of "Mole" and tour of the "Doña Elena" factory
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History of "Mole" and tour of the "Doña Elena" factory
Doña Elena Mole Factory

History of "Mole" and tour of the "Doña Elena" factory

By Felipe Garibay
Free cancellation available
Price is $49 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 20m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

With the help of Felipe and Matias, grandsons of Doña Elena, you will learn about the history and legacy she left in the town of San Pedro Atocpan, and you will also be able to tour the mole factory where this tradition began. You will also have the opportunity to taste all the products that are made in this factory.

Activity location

  • Mole Doña Elena
    • 54 Francisco I Madero
    • 12200, San Pedro Atocpan, Ciudad de México, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mole Doña Elena
    • 54 Francisco I Madero
    • 12200, San Pedro Atocpan, Ciudad de México, Mexico

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History of "Mole" and tour of the "Doña Elena" factory
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes1h 20m
    1h 20m
  • English
Starting time: 5:30pm
Price details
$48.50 x 1 Adult$48.50
Total
Price is $48.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with allergies to foods such as nuts, chocolate or almonds.

Activity itinerary

Learn about the history and importance of mole in Mexican culture, a dish and tradition that has existed since pre-Hispanic times and is still in force today. Tour the Mole Doña Elena factory, owned by Elena Estrada and Felipe Garibay, pioneers in the business and art of mole in the town of San Pedro Atocpan, a community that today is mostly dedicated to mole and is the main producer of this dish in the entire country. Learn about the history of Doña Elena from her grandsons Felipe and Matias. You will also have the opportunity to taste the main types of mole produced at the Mole Doña Elena factory: Mole Especial, Mole Almendrado, Mole Verde, Adobo, among others.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMole Doña Elena
    • 54 Francisco I Madero
    • 12200, San Pedro Atocpan, Ciudad de México, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMole Doña Elena
    • 54 Francisco I Madero
    • 12200, San Pedro Atocpan, Ciudad de México, Mexico

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