170
years of experience
5
Generations
2
Offices in two cities
100%
Hand made
family heritage
Currently the Magueyera and Mezcalera tradition of the family has been inherited for 5 generations, always respecting and taking care of even the smallest detail.
HISTORY
1850
The foundation
Guajako has its origins in 1850 with Don Antonio Garcia (Raul Parada Ruiz’s maternal great-grandfather), who dedicated his whole life to the field and the maguey, planting and cultivating his own land, to later found the first palenque in San Carlos Yautepec, which was a trigger for the entire mezcal production chain.
Connection with the community
Later, Don Ramón Ruiz continued the tradition, strengthening the knowledge of maguey and mezcal, planting more maguey lands, generating employment in the community.
2020
Packing and marketing company
After a few years with his daughter Tania Parada, they founded their packaging and marketing company; to later create Guajako, a brand that began its history in 2020.
GEOGRAPhY
San Carlos Yautepec is located in the Sierra Sur Region, Yautepec District. Due to its large territorial extension, it has borders with numerous municipalities. Its territorial extension is 2,491.68 km², which represents 2.6% of the total extension of Oaxaca. It is considered one of the best geographical zones in the state of Oaxaca for growing maguey espadín. Dry climate, steep and rocky soils, abundant rivers and springs, altitude approximately 1,000 masl. This allows for excellent development of the maguey, achieving an extraordinary yield in sugars. As a result of the geographical factors, 100% artisanal and manual work, we offer an exceptional Mezcal with an exquisite flavor.
