Secret Agave Bar Crawl in Vallarta

The Secret Agave Bar Crawl in Vallarta is a four-hour guided tour that combines a relaxed dinner with a tasting of Mexico's agave spirits. It is aimed at people who want to find some of the best cocktails in the city and also learn what sets each agave spirit apart, while moving through several different Vallarta neighborhoods.

You are introduced to the region's indigenous spirits and cocktails: tequila, mezcal and raicilla, along with pulque, Mexico's oldest agave spirit. The tour also mentions a regional cocktail made with a local craft beer by a Mexican mixologist.

The stops follow a route of five places, about 30 minutes each. The first is Vallarta's only racilleria, where you try raicillas created by Memo Wulff and food from the restaurant next door, Barrio Bistro. At La Pulqueria you sample pulque and hear about its history, served with a blue corn tlacoyo. Another stop is a spirits bar that serves a handcrafted tequila cocktail and is described as a must-visit even for experienced connoisseurs. You also spend time on a cozy, jungle-inspired patio hidden in the heart of the city, and finish at one of the newest mezcal bars, with a mezcal cocktail and a Oaxacan appetizer.

The food is part of the plan, so you are not drinking on an empty stomach. Along the way you eat a few tacos, including a seafood-stuffed jalapeno taco and a carne asada taco. The price covers dinner, alcoholic beverages, transportation and an agave expert guide. Gratuities are not included, and dietary requirements should be shared at the time of booking.

The tour is described as wheelchair accessible, including the transportation, and suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and public transportation is available nearby. It is not recommended for pregnant travelers. The listing does not give a meeting point, so ask when you book.