Jalisco, Mexico

Tequila

One night lets you tour distilleries, ride through the agave fields and enjoy the plaza once day-trippers leave. Below: 1 sight, 4 activities and 1 outdoor spot, plus how Tequila fits into a longer trip.

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Places: 9
Curated routes: 1
Best season: Nov – Apr
Warmest month: May
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: July

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Tequila

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

1 sight worth building a day around in Centro.

Photo: Angelica Ortega · Google
See
Museo Nacional del Tequila
Small museum on the history of tequila production, a block from the plaza.
- Centro
- $
- 45 min
- Afternoon

Do

4 activities for when the group wants to do more than look across Centro and Amatitán.

Photo: Fábrica La Rojeña · Google
Do
Mundo Cuervo / La Rojeña
Tours of Latin America's oldest active distillery, with tastings and agave-roasting ovens.
- Centro
- $$$
- 2 hr
- Morning
Photo: EDS la glorieta · Google
Do
Casa Sauza
Sauza distillery tours with a visit to its agave fields and gardens.
- Centro
- $$$
- 2 hr
- Afternoon
Photo: Salvador Morales · Google
Do
Casa Herradura
Hacienda distillery in Amatitán with old stone ovens and tours.
- Amatitán
- $$$
- 2.5 hr
- Morning
Photo: Jose Cuervo Express Amanecer · Google
Do
José Cuervo Express
Weekend train from Guadalajara to Tequila or Amatitán with tastings on board.
- $$$$
- 10 hr
- Weekends

Outdoors

1 outdoor spot for fresh air.

Photo: Jesús Álvarez · Google
Outdoors
Agave Landscape
UNESCO-listed blue agave fields and old haciendas between Tequila and Amatitán.
Tip Ride a horseback or jeep tour through the fields at golden hour.
- $
- 3 hr
- Late afternoon

Eat

Where we would book a table in Tequila in Centro.

Photo: La Antigua Casona · Google
Eat
La Antigua Casona
Restaurant in a historic house serving Jalisco dishes, a top pick in town.
- Centro
- $$$
- 1.5 hr
- Dinner
Photo: Restaurante La Fonda Cholula · Google
Eat
Fonda Cholula
Casual spot on the plaza with outdoor seating and classic Mexican plates.
- Centro
- $$
- 60 min
- Lunch

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Tequila in Centro.

Photo: Oscar Ramirez · Google
Drink
La Capilla
Cantina dating from 1940 where Don Javier created the batanga.
Tip Bring cash; hours can be irregular.
- Centro
- $
- 60 min
- Evening

How to fit Tequila into a trip

Tequila is stop 2 of 3 on our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route. Follow it as-is or lift Tequila into your own plan.

Stop 2 of 3
Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta
Mariachi, agave fields and Pacific bays
Trip length
8 days
Best season
Nov – Apr
Pace
easy
- Before: Guadalajara
- Next: Puerto Vallarta
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Getting here and onward

Guadalajara to TequilaGuadalajara is about 56 km / 35 mi away in a straight line
Tequila to Puerto VallartaPuerto Vallarta is about 147 km / 91 mi away in a straight line

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Tequila month by month

Average daily highs run from 27°C / 80°F in January to 36°C / 96°F in May. July is the wettest month, with about 228 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Tequila weather and the best time to visit →

Near Tequila

2 other destinations from our guides within about 150 km (93 mi), measured in a straight line.

Tequila questions, answered

How many days do you need in Tequila?

Our route notes suggest 1 night in Tequila. On our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route it is stop 2 of 3 in a 8-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 24 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Tequila best known for?

One night lets you tour distilleries, ride through the agave fields and enjoy the plaza once day-trippers leave. Standouts on our list: Museo Nacional del Tequila (Small museum on the history of tequila production, a block from the plaza); Agave Landscape (UNESCO-listed blue agave fields and old haciendas between Tequila and Amatitán); Mundo Cuervo / La Rojeña (Tours of Latin America's oldest active distillery, with tastings and agave-roasting ovens).

When is the best time to visit Tequila?

Our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route is best Nov – Apr. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in May (36°C / 96°F), the coolest in January (27°C / 80°F) and the most rain in July (about 228 mm).

What are the best things to do in Tequila?

Start with Mundo Cuervo / La Rojeña, Casa Sauza, Agave Landscape, Museo Nacional del Tequila and Casa Herradura. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 1 sight, 4 activities, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Tequila?

Our picks: La Antigua Casona (Centro); Fonda Cholula (Centro).

What is near Tequila?

The closest destinations in our guides are Guadalajara (about 56 km / 35 mi) and Puerto Vallarta (about 147 km / 91 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Tequila with your crew

Open the Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 9 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

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Things to do in Tequila

See

Museo Nacional del Tequila

Do

Mundo Cuervo / La Rojeña

Casa Sauza

Casa Herradura

José Cuervo Express

Outdoors

Agave Landscape

Eat

La Antigua Casona

Fonda Cholula