Photo courtesy of Guadalajara CVB
Welcome to Tequila
Tequila is known around the globe as an iconic spirit, made from blue agave. It’s also the name of a town in Mexico’s state of Jalisco, at the very heart of the tequila-producing region. Come along as we explore sun-baked Tequila through photos.
Photo courtesy of Guadalajara CVB
All aboard the tequila train
A favorite way to arrive in Tequila is aboard the Jose Cuervo Express. One of Mexico’s few remaining passenger trains takes visitors from Guadalajara to the town of Tequila. The ride typically includes mariachi music (mariachi originated in Jalisco) and tequila tastings.
Photo courtesy of iStock / zstockphotos
Tequila: Magical Town
The town of Tequila has been granted Pueblo Magico (Magical Town) status by the Mexican government for its cultural richness, historical relevance and other travel-worthy qualities. The program began in 2001, and today, Mexico has more than 121 Pueblos Magicos.
Photo courtesy of iStock / zstockphotos
A UNESCO World Heritage site
The landscape surrounding Tequila, stretching from the foothills of the Tequila Volcano to the Rio Grande Valley, earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 2006 as the Agave Landscape and Ancient…
Source link
CHECK OUT: Top Travel Destinations
EXPLORE OUR: Travel Guides
