Tequila
UNESCO agave landscape and legendary distilleries—birthplace of Mexico's iconic spirit
Overview
The town of Tequila sits at the heart of Mexico's **UNESCO-designated blue agave landscape**, where endless fields of spiky blue plants stretch toward the Tequila Volcano. This is the only place in the world where authentic tequila can be produced—a protected designation of origin since 1974. Tour legendary distilleries like **Jose Cuervo's La Rojeña** (250+ years old, the oldest active distillery in Latin America), learn about tequila production from jimador harvesting to barrel aging, and enjoy tastings ranging from blanco to extra añejo. The **Jose Cuervo Express** train offers a premium Saturday experience with open bar and live mariachi. Budget travelers can reach Tequila by public bus for just **~100 pesos** each way, while premium small-group tours run **$60-180 USD**. The town itself features a charming plaza, the National Tequila Museum, and numerous bars offering flights of premium tequilas unavailable outside Mexico.
Highlights
Practical Information
Full day
400 MXN
Basic distillery tours ~$22.50 USD at La Rojeña. Budget hostel tours ~$25 USD. Premium small-group tours $60-180 USD. Jose Cuervo Express $126-160 USD (book 5+ days ahead).
Year-round, but harvest season (November-April) offers the best agave field activity. Book Jose Cuervo Express well in advance—it sells out.
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