So, you’re now planning your next road trip across the Route of Tequila. Well, keep on reading. In this post, we’ll introduce to you an unmissable experience you could live in this circuit, specifically in “El Pueblo Mágico de Tequila ''.
Mundo Cuervo, beyond being an amazing attraction for the whole family, has overseen preserving the traditions behind tequila generation after generation. It has done such a splendid job that the best of a millinery culture, the traditions of a welcoming town and leading-edge technology have been joined to allow you to relive the greatest stories of plantations and distilleries that traced the heyday of this land.
Speaking of this, there’s no doubt that “El Pueblo Mágico de Tequila” is a jewel hidden in this touristic circuit. Besides all activities you can do, going on a tour across the Route of Tequila is a perfect excuse to disconnect from routines and live your dreamed getaway. Whether you decide to spend a romantic or a familiar weekend, you will always find delightful surprises and create heart-warming memories in Mundo Cuervo.
What can I do in Mundo Cuervo when going on a road trip to Tequila, Jalisco?
1. Be a guest in a colonial-style hotel
To be honest, going on a road trip across the Route of Tequila may be tiring if you attempt to visit all attractions in one day. So, the best thing you can do is finding a strategic point where to stay overnight. Tequila is simply perfect for this. Moreover, the activities you can do in the daylight hours, by becoming a guest of Hotel Solar de las Ánimas or Hotel Villa Tequila, you can relive all the passionate stories their walls, rooms and halls have seen. Finally, no dreamed getaway would be complete if you don’t allow gastronomy, and the warmth of locals to pamper you.
2. Have breakfast as you were at home
The first thing you will watch after waking up in this charming town is the magnificent view of mountains shining as the sun raises over the horizon. Although your eyes may get delighted by the beauty of this scenery, a few minutes later the delicious aromas from La Antigua Casona will come into your room announcing “breakfast is served”. Then, it would be the time for you to enjoy an authentic Mexican meal and get all the energy you need to spend a day at Tequila.
3. Visit the oldest distillery in Latin America
Once breakfast is done, you will be keen on discovering all the secrets kept in this charming town. There’s no better place to do so than Fábrica La Rojeña. You can do a guided visit through a still-working distillery where staff will show you, step by step, how tequila is traditionally made. Also, they will tell you the secret stories about the underground tunnels in the Cuervo’s property and how they were used as refuges during the Cristero War as told in the legend.
This tour might be suspended or limited to small groups due to the pandemic. Please, make sure it is opened for visitors before making any plans.
4. Wow yourself with exhibitions in Centro Cultural Juan Beckmann Gallardo
Beyond being one of the main producers of tequila in Mexico, Mundo Cuervo is a promoter of local art and heritage. A job that comes to life in Centro Cultural Juan Beckmann Gallardo. This is a place where you can discover the history of “La Charreria”, admire Mexican-artists' jobs, and enjoy several collections like the one of ancient carriages. In brief, this is an oasis for the lovers of art and culture in Tequila.
5. Go sightseeing
If there was something Tequila can boast about is its aesthetic beauty. In other words, streets, buildings, and monuments are absolutely gorgeous. Additionally, all of those are remnants of the culture that not only traced the past of this town but the one of Mexico itself. It is thus no better way to end your visit than going on a long walk around the village, admiring the cobblestone streets, colonial houses, and monuments such as: Santiago Apóstol church, Los Lavaderos, and the main square that is the best representation of the local heritage. No doubt, it is a brilliant idea for taking photos and sharing them on social media.
If you want to live all these experiences, book a room now at Hotel Solar de las Ánimas or Hotel Villa Tequila. Also, you can read our last entry where we share a step-by-step guide to make the perfect road trip across the Route of Tequila.
Last update: 16/10/2020
