TEQUILA, JALISCO | Day Trip Guide | Tequila Tours | La Alborada | Fortaleza
Explore the heart of Mexico's most famous spirit in Tequila, Jalisco, the birthplace of tequila. This guide covers everything from distillery tours at local favorites like La Alborada and Fortaleza to iconic experiences like the Jose Cuervo Express train. Discover the process, savor the flavors, and immerse yourself in the culture of tequila.
La Alborada
La Alborada is a family-run distillery offering tours and tastings, focusing on unique agave products.
Tequila Fortaleza
Tequila Fortaleza, also known as La Luna or Los Vuelos, is a high-quality tequila producer offering in-depth tours and tastings, including a unique cave tasting experience.
Jose Cuervo Express
The Jose Cuervo Express is a popular, albeit expensive, train tour that runs from Guadalajara to Tequila, offering a unique and memorable way to visit the birthplace of tequila.
Tequila Heradura Express
The Tequila Heradura Express is another train tour option from Guadalajara, offering a direct and potentially scenic journey to the heart of tequila country.
El Palomar
El Palomar is a restaurant where visitors can have breakfast before their tequila tours, with recommendations to try the 'guffin' if feeling adventurous.
Blas up princi-pal
Blas up princi-pal, located near the church plaza, features the famous Tequila letters and offers a nice environment with many vendors.
Mercado Municipale Tequila
The Mercado Municipale Tequila is a local market where visitors can find and enjoy amazing local Mexican dishes.
La Alborada Distillery
La Alborada Distillery is a family-run operation offering tours that explain their unique tequila-making process and showcase a variety of agave-based products.
Tequila For Alessa
Tequila For Alessa, also known as Fortaleza, is a highly-regarded distillery known for its exceptional quality tequila produced in smaller batches.
La Luna
La Luna, known as Fortaleza in the US and Los Vuelos in Mexico, is a distillery with a long history that produces high-quality tequila in limited quantities.