Private Tour to El Quelite Village and Tequila Distillery from Mazatlan
Description
Visit three villages to see their local activities and lifestyles, La Noria, La Vinata and El Quelite. Learn of the old and current process of tequila at La Vinata where you will witness the equipment that was used in the 1800's to produce tequila. You will see the equipment currently being used, and learn the local activities in these towns at your own pace. Also don't miss your opportunity to sample the quality tequila produced there.
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Itinerary
After picking you up at your hotel/cruise ship, you will head north of Mazatlan to visit the village La Noria, where you will see the local activities being done the old fashion way, leather belts and leather sandals being handmade, small coconut purses and a variety of souvenirs all made while you watch, wooden horse saddles being carved by hand and a local artist working the pottery. Not far from this village is La Vinata where you will drive through acres and acres of the blue agave plantation to arrive to the tequila distillery where you will be briefed on the ancient and current process of producing tequila. This tequila factory is unique because it maintains its old equipment that was used in the 1800's for you to witness both processes, and then to sample their product. From here it's off to the charming village of El Quelite one of the most picturesque towns in the area with the colorful houses, cobblestone streets red roofs and relaxing environment. This town is known for its cock farm where you can see the roosters first hand, with a stop at the local bakery with an adobe brick oven offering freshly baked pastries. Then it's time to head back to the center of the village El Quelite where you can enjoy a delicious local lunch, then wander a bit around the plaza and church before heading back to Mazatlan. This tour is highly recommended to enjoy the beautiful sights and to learn about a lot of the culture and history in this area of Mexico, comfortably in your private van/suburban.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: If you are staying in a hotel please provide name and location of hotel & we will pick up/drop off at lobby of your hotel. If you are arriving on a cruise ship there will be a courtesy shuttle provided from the gangway of your ship to the cruise ship terminal, the Welcome Counter is located inside the terminal building next to the ladies room. Return point: Returns to original departure point
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated
Reviews(19)
f you’re visiting Mazatlán, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Elias. (you can find them in Facebook under Jesus Aguilar Betancourt) He made our day truly exceptional. He drove us around the city, shared fascinating insights about Mazatlán’s history and culture, and showed us both the highlights and hidden gems. Elias was incredibly accommodating—he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos, answered all our questions, and made sure we were comfortable at every moment. He is knowledgeable, personable, and truly passionate about his city. A tour guide par excellence. Highly recommended!
My wife and I very much enjoyed this tour. We were picked up right on time from our hotel and driven in a very comfortable, airconditioned van by our tour guide Juan Carlos, I hope I got his name right. He was excellent. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to talk to. I particularly enjoy learning from him about the local history of the places we visited and the many different types of agave plants used to make tequila and mezcal. The visit to the tequila distillery was very informative and the tequila was excellent as well - the añejo was my favorite. I liked it so much that I even picked up a bottle. The highlight of the trip for us, however, was the visit to El Quelite, one of Mexico's “Pueblos Mágicos” or Magical Towns. There are over a hundred small towns or pueblos in Mexico that have earned this title which is bestowed upon them by the Mexican government because of their historical significance and/or cultural richness. It's an attempt to preserve the cultural richness of these small towns. I applaud the Mexican government for doing this, and it is easy to see why El Quelite is included among these magical places. If you visit, don't miss the opportunity to dine at the restaurant El Meson De Los Laureanos. The food is truly wonderful and a part of the cultural richness of the town. Overall, this was one of the most enjoyable tours we did while in Mexico.
My husband and I had a great time on the tequila tour! Suzanna our tour guide and Victor our driver did a fantastic job. She was so fun and funny. My new best friend! And Victor kept us hydrated with beer, water or soda. It was very informative and fun. A must for tequila drinkers. My favorite was the vanilla😋 Oh and the lunch was fantastic!
Jesus Jr and Senior were great. Together they share the history of Mazatlan. We loved the food in El Quelite and can't say enough about the staff. Thank You, Denise
Our driver, Carlos was so knowledgeable and interesting as he told us about the locatonos we visited. Van was very comfortable and with the use of their mic's it was easy to hear. We would have liked to spend a little more time in the village and see some additional shops but the leather articians were great. The Tequila factory was great. Maybe the best thing was the resturant that Carlos recommended truly a true Mexican meal in an amazing location. Would recommend this to anyone.
Father and son, guide and driver team of Jesus Senior and Jesus Junior did a fantastic job. Especially after the glitch that the original tour guide thought that May 28, 2023 was Monday and not Sunday. When he didn't show up after a 30 minute delay, I had to call the tour operator to find out what happened and that's when they realized the tour guide had the wrong day of the week and booked himself for another tour. The tour operator did find us Jesus Sr. and Jr., but by this time, we lost 1.5 hours of the morning and by the time we arrived at the tequila factory, Jesus Sr. actually had to take us on the tour himself. The same at Puenta de Canoas, where the dancing horses are. Jesus Sr. was able to ask them to put on a show for our group, which they did.
Raul was a very well spoke. And entertaining Guide. We had a great time driving through little country town seeing dancing horses and have lunch in El Quilete.
Friends experienced a fantastic tour on our stop at Mazatlan. Tour guide Ivan was fantastic on our visit to little rural communities, a wonderful and tasty distillery, and then to a delightful lunch (molcajete). We then returned to Mazatlan to see a bit of the old town. All of us truly enjoyed the experience of getting out and seeing the countryside.
5 of us took this private van tour on 9/27. Really looking forward to going to El Quelite so we could eat at the amazing restaurant they have in El Quelite. That's the main reason we even booked this tour. Once we got in the van, the driver told us we would not be going to El Quelite because the bridge on the road to El Quelite was out, had been out for quite a while and they didn't know when the bridge would be fixed. He said the only other way to get there was rough dirt roads way out of the way. We did the other two villages, the tequila tour then back to Mazatlan for lunch. Before you book this tour make sure the bridge to El Quelite is fixed.
We had a great tour with Jose! He was very personable and shared a lot of interesting information about the region. We loved the town of El Quelite and the lunch was amazing! I went with my family including a toddler and everyone enjoyed the trip. Would highly recommend.
