Private tour in Puerto vallarta visit to afabrica de tequila

This private tour pairs a native local guide with a four-hour route through Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, the state that leads Mexico's tequila production, combining a look at how tequila is made with stops at several of the city's classic sights.

The day starts downtown with a walk past the main cathedral, where your guide explains its history, followed by a stroll along the Malecón, the city's seafront boardwalk, with a photo stop at the seahorse statue and the Puerto Vallarta letters.

From there the route continues along the Malecón's arches and its pier, with more background on the area, before a visit to one of Mexico's notable tiled parks, where mosaic work is hand-set piece by piece by local artisans. The tour also passes the old pier known locally as the Pier of the Dead, and stops for views of the Arches of Mismaloya.

The centerpiece is a visit to a tequila distillery, where you'll see the production process for tequila and other agave spirits before a tasting, part of Jalisco's long tradition as Mexico's leading tequila-producing state. There's also a planned stop at a jewelry shop to see how Mexican opals are worked.

If you'd like to eat during the tour, there's an optional stop at a local restaurant, though food isn't included in the price, so it's fine to skip it and keep going. The route also passes the municipal market, where you can browse Mexican sweets, handicrafts, and souvenirs before heading back to your hotel.

Bottled water is included; gratuities are not. Infants and small children can ride in a pram, stroller, or on an adult's lap, service animals are allowed, and the tour is rated suitable for all physical fitness levels.

To start the tour, show your reservation to the driver and wait in the lobby area of your hotel, where you'll see the vehicle pull up.