Tequila Express

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Duration: 8h 30m+
Location: Amatitán, Mexico | Amatitán, Mexico


Category: Food & Drink

Highlights:
Train ride through scenic rural landscapes & agave fields
Guided tour of the oldest distillery in the Americas
Secrets, techniques & history of the production process
Vibrant folkloric show with mariachi and traditional dances
Maximum 13 participants for a small-group experience

Inclusions:
Guided tour of a tequila distillery
Admission to La Rojeña distillery
Train ride from and to Guadalajara
Roundtrip transportation from your hotel
Beverages
Tequila tasting

Description:

All aboard the Tequila Express, the train dedicated to the world-famous liquor and the region where it is produced. This small-group tour takes you through the scenic agave fields to Jose Cuervo's La Rojeña, the oldest distillery in the Americas, before concluding with a vibrant folkloric show.

Choose between a morning or evening tour to explore the the origins of the tequila industry.

Morning Tour:
Following your hotel pickup, get on one of the few remaining passenger trains in Mexico, the Tequila Express. During the 90-minute ride, you can observe Jalisco's picturesque rural landscapes and the vast agave fields, the main pillar of the tequila industry.

Once you arrive in Amatitán, make your way to the famous Jose Cuervo's La Rojeña, the oldest distillery in the Americas. Learn about the process and different techniques of tequila production, as well as the history of the liquor.

In the afternoon, indulge in a delicious Mexican buffet lunch with tequila tasting and enjoy an entertaining folkloric show with mariachi and traditional dances.

Evening Tour:
The evening version of this tour takes you to La Rojeña, Jose Cuervo's distillery. The guided visit to the hacienda walks you through the stages of tequila production, including agave harvesting, fermentation and distillation. Admire the spectacular view of the vast agave fields in the moonlight.

After a sumptuous Mexican buffet dinner, immerse yourself in Mexican culture and music with the mariachi performance and traditional dance.