Visit Tequila

Tequila in Guadalajara

Do you know that magical drink that José Cuervo has showed the world and gives you a terrific party? Yeah, Tequila, that very drink has a hometown, a birthplace. Also called Tequila, in the state of Jalisco, a few minutes from Guadalajara, the little town has much to share to the world.

Dozens of the most important Tequila houses call this home. Casa Cuervo, Tequila Herradura and many others have acres and acres of Agave azul (the plant from which the pulp is absorbed and processed in order to make Tequila). Each label offers different sets of tours. But let's get to the first thing needed: transportation.

Tequila Express

There are mainly three ways you can get there: by train, by car or by tour. I highly recommend the first option. The train ride is accompanied by Mariachi music that will make you feel happier, plus, the Tequila Express (the train company name) will offer tequila and margarita tasting, as well as other refreshments that are already included in your ticket. If you choose to go by car, it will take you about 30 or 40 minutes to get to the small town all the way from Guadalajara.

Once you get to Tequila, you can choose whatever tour you like, however, the most famous ones are the ones offered by Casa Cuervo and Tequila Herradura. There are several different packages:

1. Basic: get a small tour of the factory and get a margarita tasting at the end
2. Full tour: Get a tour of the underground and get more free tastings
3. Food + Tasting: Get a tour and then get a full meal plus a lesson on how to pair up the best tequila with your meal. 
4. And more

With all the above descriptions, your safest and funnest shot is to take the train (you don't have to drive after all those free tastings). However, perhaps a designated friend or tour guide can take care of that for you.