Day Tour of Tequila
You can see the whole town in one day. Some of the biggest producers of Tequila are rooted here. Any one of them offers an extensive tour and you can learn all you need to about Tequila and its history. The downtown center is colonial and charming. The city definitely took into account that people would want to visit the birthplace of Tequila and designed the town for tourism. I visited Tequila on a tour from Guadalajara but I didn’t want to limit the information to the city because I did a lot of research into the city before I chose to take the tour.
Colonial Architecture and Cobblestone Streets
Located in the state of Jalisco, Tequila is a charming town renowned as the birthplace of the famous alcoholic beverage. Surrounded by vast agave fields, the town’s cultural significance lies in its traditional tequila production.
I recommend visiting Tequila if you like…
- Tequila
- Colonial Architecture
- Traditional Mexican Food
Dining and Cuisine
Mostly traditional Mexican food is available but in all adventure levels.
Regional Dishes
Tequila’s signature dishes are…
- Birria: Spiced and marinated meat (often goat or beef) cooked until tender, typically served in a rich and flavorful broth with tortillas, onions, cilantro, and lime.
- Pozole: A hearty and traditional soup made with hominy, pork, and chili peppers, garnished with shredded cabbage, radishes, and lime.
Popular Local Tacos
- Tacos de Carne Asada: Grilled and seasoned beef, thinly sliced and served in tortillas with toppings like salsa, guacamole, and fresh herbs.
- Tacos de Birria: Spiced and marinated meat (often goat or beef) cooked until tender, typically served in corn tortillas and garnished with onions, cilantro, and lime.
- Tacos de Carnitas: Slow-cooked and seasoned pork, served in soft corn tortillas with toppings like salsa, guacamole, and fresh herbs.
Casa Sauza Hacienda
A really nice place to eat while enjoying the large landscaped courtyards and entertainment.
The Best Things to Do in City
The Focus of Tequila Town are the Distilleries
If you walk around the town, you will run into Tequilla distilleries to tour. Some big names like Sauza, Cuervo, Casa Maestri, or Casa Orendain. I’m not a tequila gal but I would suggest Googling one or two that you want to visit.
Where to Stay – Accommodations
This might just be me, but I think one or two days might just be enough to get all you want out of Tequila. But YOU may want to spend a week here being that you have a shiny sparkling healthy liver.
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