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 time indicated, 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. On this guided visit around the factory, we'll see how agave is used to produce traditional Mexican tequila.

We'll discuss all the necessary phases to create this drink, including the harvest, ageing process, ovens, mills, and fermentation. You can participate in a tasting of this drink. Following this, you'll have free time to eat before boarding the minibus towards the Plazuela archaeological zone. This site is notable for the great preservation of its pyramids. We'll explore the squares, temples, and palaces while discussing its significance in Mesoamerica.

We'll learn about the Chupicuaro culture and the connections to the Toltecs related to these ruins.

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