Corralejo Tequila Factory + Plazuelas Archaeological Site

On this tour to the Corralejo tequila factory and Plazuelas archaeological area, we'll enjoy a route that mixes history and cuisine. Uncover the secrets of agave and visit a site over 2000 years old.

Tequila Factory and Archaeological Site

At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Guanajuato and head to Pénjamo, where the Corralejo factory is located. After a 1.5-hour journey, we'll enter one of the most famous distilleries in Guanajuato. During this guided visit, we'll see how agave is used to produce traditional Mexican tequila.

We'll discuss all the necessary phases to create this drink, from the harvest to the ageing process, including the ovens, mills, and fermentation. You'll have the opportunity to participate in a tasting of this drink.

Following the tour, you'll have free time to eat before boarding the minibus again towards the Plazuela archaeological zone. This site will impress you with its well-preserved pyramids. We'll explain the significance of these constructions in Mesoamerica while exploring the squares, temples, and palaces.

We'll travel back to the year 800 BC to learn about the Chupicuaro culture and the connections to the Toltecs.

After a 9-hour tour, we'll conclude the day back at your hotel.