Tequila Travel Guide: How to Visit Distilleries in Jalisco | 31 Trips Later

Tequila Travel Guide: How to Visit Distilleries in Jalisco | 31 Trips Later

Planning a trip to Tequila Country for the first time? After visiting 31 tequila distilleries over the last 30 months, Brad shares what he has learned about traveling through tequila country in Jalisco, Mexico.

This is a practical Tequila Travel Guide covering where to go, how to get around, how many distilleries to visit in a day, how to arrange appointments, where to stay, and what first-time visitors often get wrong.

In this video, you'll learn:

Tequila Valley vs. Los Altos

Why Brad recommends hiring a driver instead of renting a car

Why you should make distillery appointments ahead of time

How many distilleries you should realistically visit in one day

What to expect from a real tequila distillery experience

Where to stay when visiting Tequila Country

Why the town of Tequila is a great starting point

Atanasio and Fortaleza as two different tequila experiences

Why Cascahuín is another important stop to consider

️ Why you should make time for the towns, restaurants and tequila bars

How to safely bring tequila bottles home

✈️ Why staying near Guadalajara airport on your final night can make your trip easier

Brad also explains why two distilleries a day is his maximum recommendation, why rushing between distilleries can take away from the experience, and why some of the best moments happen after the official tour is over—when you have time to talk with distillers, families and other people in the tequila industry.

The guide also covers the difference between the Tequila Valley and Los Altos, including areas around Tequila, Amatitán, El Arenal, Arandas and Jesús María.

If you're planning your first trip to Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, this video will help you understand how to plan your itinerary without trying to see everything in one trip.

Featured Tequila & Distillery Names

Atanasio • Fortaleza • Cascahuín • Valor

The thumbnail features Atanasio, Valor and Fortaleza; the script specifically discusses Atanasio, Fortaleza and Cascahuín in the context of distillery visits.

Have you visited Tequila Country or any of these distilleries?

Let us know in the comments which tequila distillery is on your must-visit list.

Cheers!

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