If you stroll around the downtown and the main square in Tequila, it’s highly probable that you find a couple of mariachis interpreting the most beautiful songs like “Mexico Lindo y Querido”, and the most delightful aromas of caramelized agave coming from La Rojeña Distillery.
Although these two elements set the perfect mood for an Independence Day celebration, it won’t be completed without the iconic tricolor (green, white, and red) pennants hung all over the town, since the very first days of September. Besides, the classical colonial buildings like Santiago Apóstol parrish, the kiosk, and the tequila counters all around the square create an amazing background for the annual representation of the declaration of independence.
What can I do to celebrate Mexican Independence in Tequila?
Here we share with you 5 activities that will paint your soul and heart with the colors of Mexico next September 16th:
1. Explore agave-plantations landscape onboard Jose Cuervo Express
Go on a trip onboard Jose Cuervo Express and admire Jalisco’s countryside. Look through the windows the huge plantation fields of agave, a group of shiny bluish plants of which tequila is made.
Jose Cuervo Express tour consists of a round trip to Tequila by train and bus, a tequila tasting session, delicious cocktails, a guided visit in La Rojeña Distillery, and many other surprises.
*Tours and activities operations are subject to health-authorities advice due to COVID-19 pandemic. Please, confirm availability before booking.
2. Discover how to make tequila the artisanal way
Tequila is the most renowned icon in Mexican culture. No matter what we go through, tequila is always on our table, ready to celebrate or comfort when we need it. Therefore, it’s important to know how it is made from zero, and there’s no better place to do so than La Rojeña Distillery.
This distillery was inaugurated in 1812, only two years after the Independence War broke out. Today it has become the oldest distillery opened in Latin America.
3.- Come into the exciting world of Charreria
The art of riding horses was crucial for development during colonial times and the victory over Spaniards in the Independence War. Charerria is another essential pillar of Mexican identity, which is shown in an exhibition room inside Centro Cultural Juan Beckmann Gallardo. There, you’ll find lots of videos about horsemen, gorgeous traditional costumes, and a collection of hats, saddles, and spurs.
4.- Scream “Viva México” out loud in Mundo Cuervo
“Mexicanos al Grito de Fiesta” is the annual party thrown by Mundo Cuervo to celebrate the beginning of Mexico as an independent nation. This celebration usually starts with a tour onboard Jose Cuervo Express on the night of September 15th.
Once in Tequila, you’ll become a guest of Hacienda El Centenario, where elegant spaces, evergreen gardens, and some sculptures of Leona Carrington and Diego Bustamante will be waiting for you. This experience includes delicious food, drinks, and a live show with mariachis and folkloric dancers. Of course! After the show, you could set the dancing floor on fire.
Get in touch with Mundo Cuervo and follow us on social media to learn more about how to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day in Tequila.
*Tours and activities operations are subject to health-authorities advice due to COVID-19 pandemic. Please, confirm availability before booking.
5. Stay in the best hotels in Tequila
A few hours won’t be enough to fully enjoy Tequila. That is why we always recommend visitors to stay at least one night in Hotel Villa Tequila or Solar de las Animas hotel.
These hotels in Tequila and the restaurants as well are decorated with colorful ornaments and offer seasonal dishes as part of Independence Day celebrations.
Now you are aware of everything you could do in Tequila, you can keep on reading our Travel guide: The Independence tour in Tequila
Last update: 02/09/2020
