These are the places that any fan of mezcal should know in the historic center

According to BBC from London, the agave distillate has become increasingly popular over the last five years in the United States and Europe, places where its growth has lost ground to tequila, still vigorous and imposing.

Data from the Mezcal Regulatory Board showed that in 2016 exports exceeded 2 million liters per year. 63% of these exports were destined for the United States.

In their home country, the perception of mezcal has changed and in recent years, its consumption has grown so much that it is currently impossible to find a bar without mezcal.

The historic center of Mexico City is perhaps one of the areas that houses the best variety of places to have a drink of this spirit.

Despite the new mezcal fashion, this place keeps the old tradition and respect of agave distillate consumption.

They have farmed in Guerrero, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas, Durango, Zacatecas and Oaxaca.

It is located in the street Isabel la Católica, at number 30, and is open every day of the week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday until two o'clock in the morning).

Museum of Tequila and Mezcal

Located in Plaza Garibaldi, the mariachi site par excellence, this space offers the opportunity to know the process of distillation of agave while a musician animates the free tastings.

The MUTEM aims to spread and promote Mexico's cultural heritage and identity through its two most recognized drinks.

It opens daily from 11:00 and, except Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, closes its doors until 22:00.

At first it started clandestinely, but now it is a reference of the mezcal made mainly in Oaxaca.

Light candles This gives a nice touch to taste a wide variety of mezcal.

It is located at Calle Luis Moya (Independencia), number 31, and opens from Tuesday to Saturday.

The three mezcales of the house are Arroquin, Arroqueño and Tobalá. This is a great place for advocates of the traditional mezcal and its menu offers elaborate specialties Durango, Guerrero and Puebla.

They usually do guided tastings by teachers of mezcal and offer the opportunity to register to Mezcal Club, in which members receive limited monthly productions to create their own digs.

Located at Motolinia 31, between the streets of Madero and September 16th, it is open to the public every day.

Located at Regina number 27A, it offers a wide variety of drinks made with mezcal, although if you prefer, you can also ask for it alone.

It opens every day and also offers a wide variety of foods.