
San José de Gracia & Casa Leal Vineyards Tour
Explore an enchanting town nestled in the Sierra Fria Mountains of Aguascalientes and taste fine wines on this tour to San Jose de Gracia and Casa Leal Vineyards from Aguascalientes. San José de Gracia & Casa Leal Vineyards Tour. Pick up from...
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Explore an enchanting town nestled in the Sierra Fria Mountains of Aguascalientes and taste fine wines on this tour to San Jose de Gracia and Casa Leal Vineyards from Aguascalientes.
San José de Gracia & Casa Leal Vineyards Tour
Pick up from your hotel in Aguascalientes is at 10 am. The tour heads to Casa Leal Vineyards, located just outside the town. Upon arrival, you will have a guided tour of the winery, learning about grape cultivation and harvesting. This includes a visit to the crushing, fermentation, resting, and ageing areas to gain insights on local wine production. The vineyard tour concludes with a glass of wine accompanied by regional cheeses.
Next, the tour proceeds to San José de Gracia, a recognized Magical Town in Mexico. Visit the Presidente Calles Dam for a boat trip to the island housing the Statue of the Broken Christ, a 25-meter high concrete and steel monument symbolizing the sick and oppressed.
Afterward, return to San José to explore its traditional handicrafts, including the renowned clay pineapples. You will also see the reservoir's floodgates and enjoy panoramic views from the El Jocoqui Dam viewpoint, surrounded by forests of pines and subtropical vegetation.
Conclude the tour with a return to your hotel in Aguascalientes by 2 pm.
Wine Tasting
An option for a tasting of 4 wines at the Casa Leal Vineyards is available for a supplement payable on the day of the excursion.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Transport by minibus.
- English speaking guide.
- Glass of wine and cheeses.
- Mineral water.
Not included
- Tasting of 4 wines: 50MXN per person.
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not advisable for people with reduced mobility