Tequila Town, Jalisco: The Complete Visitor's Guide
Where Tequila town is, how to get there from Guadalajara, what to do, when to go and which nearby towns are worth a stop. Everything you need to plan a visit to the Magic Town of Tequila.
Guides to Tequila Town
Everything you need to plan your visit to the Magic Town of Tequila, Jalisco.
How to Get to Tequila, Jalisco from Guadalajara: Car, Bus, Train or Tour
The four ways to get from Guadalajara to Tequila town: route, travel time, pros and cons of each, and which one suits you depending on whether you want to drive and taste tequila.
Distilleries in Tequila, Jalisco: Which Ones to Visit and How to Choose
Big house or artisanal distillery? The best-known distilleries in and around Tequila town, what you see on each kind of tour, and the process and tequila types explained before you go.
Towns Near Tequila, Jalisco: Amatitán, El Arenal, Magdalena and Guachimontones
The agave landscape goes beyond Tequila town. What to see in Amatitán, El Arenal, Magdalena and Teuchitlán, home of the Guachimontones pyramids, and how to fit them into your trip.
National Tequila Fair (Feria Nacional del Tequila): Dates, What to Do and How to Go
When the National Tequila Fair takes place in Tequila town, what happens during those two weeks, and how to plan your visit from Guadalajara without getting stuck in traffic or without a room.
Where to Eat and Stay in Tequila, Jalisco: Food, Market and Hotels
What to eat in Tequila town (birria, carne en su jugo, tortas ahogadas), the food market next to the square, the bar where the batanga was born, and where to stay, from a barrel-shaped room to a hotel downtown.
What to Bring on a Tequila Tour: Times and Recommendations
Departure and return times, meeting points, what to bring, how much cash, whether to eat first, and how to fly home with your bottle. What people ask us most before setting off.
Cantaritos from Amatitán: What They Are and How to Make Them
Tequila, three citrus juices, salt and a clay jug. The traditional recipe from the agave valley, why the clay changes the taste, and how it differs from a paloma.
How Much Does a Tequila Tour from Guadalajara Cost?
From $490 MXN per person. What makes prices vary sixfold on the same route, what is usually included, how much you will spend on top, and when cheapest is not worth it.
The History of Tequila: From Pre-Hispanic Agave to Denomination of Origin
From ritual pulque to Mexico's most exported spirit: the 1795 license, where the name comes from, the 1974 denomination of origin, and the NOM number that reveals who really made your bottle.
How to Taste Tequila: A Guide to Blanco, Reposado and Añejo
What the categories mean, why the caballito ruins a tasting, what order to pour in, and why salt and lime were invented to hide flaws. A practical guide to tasting properly.
What to Do in Tequila, Jalisco: A Guide to the Magical Town
The square, MUNAT, big distillery or artisanal one, the agave fields, the cantaritos of Amatitán and the volcano. What to see, when to go and how much time you actually need.
Tours to Tequila Jalisco from Guadalajara: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about tours to Tequila, Jalisco. Departures from Guadalajara, what's included, prices, tips and how to book the best tour to the magical town of Tequila.
The Ultimate Guide to Booking the Best Tequila Tour
Planning a trip to Jalisco? Discover everything you need to know to choose and book the perfect Tequila Tour. From distillery visits to agave fields, we cover it all.