Where to begin, people (me included)when talking about PATRON always frown upon it saying it's an…read moreamerican company but in all reality most big tequila companies are foreign own now a days and even if it they are what I saw made me a PATRON ambassador and after working 30 years in the restaurant business this is my #1 suggested tequila , they are doing things the right way from the growing , harvesting, cooking, fermenting, distilling to the protection of the environment in their compost the size of 10 football fields to their plant of reverse water osmosis this is a company I would love to work for . Their hospitality is fantastic from the minute you arrive to the last minute you are there , food is fantastic they have a private chef which makes the food more upscale , I myself prefer spicy street food but that is just me , their mixiologists ( primadonna bartenders ) are real good and don't mind telling you exactly what or how to make any of their mix margarita or creations fantastic !! Their accomodstions are some of the best I have stayed in huge, eve Netflix on tv , beautiful restroom , room service !! They pamper you while they teach you about their craft what a great way to learn ,the best. They took us to their aging room you can not begin to imagine about 300 barrels of amazing tequila in one room and it was 1 of three!!! We got to hear the founder of PATRON nothing but an ordinary man but we all waited in awe to hear words of the creator of such magical amazing place even myself and I am not usually out of words but this HOMBRE deserves all my respect and admiration for such a amazing vision . I have read my review and and I used the word amazing a lot but the PATRON HACIENDA deserves every single one of my praises and still fall short of such of magnificent trip. My only complaint is that they only let you stay for such small period of time.

You have to do this! Other tours fail in comparison. From start to finish, this tour does it all…read more Do yourself a favor and splurge on the first class ticket. Not only will you get to taste every bottle on hand, but they'll mix you cocktails, keep your drink refilled with your favorites, and surprise you with tastes you've never thought you'd enjoy. From start to finish, this was incredible. On the train, you'll meet people from all over the world, see the beautiful countryside, and learn everything about the fruitful agave. Upon entry, you'll get a guided tour, learn about the process, and take in the beauty of Jalisco. Don't even get me started about the food. So tasty! If that wasn't enough, there's a guy there that will engrave your bottles within seconds. Incredible souvenirs to take home. I would do this again in a second! Viva Jalisco! Viva Herradura!

Fun day on the slow train to tequilaville. Check schedules and book a seat since this fills up.read more

Gorgeous and relaxing lake. The lake is enormous. Chapala has a beautiful remodeled boardwalk and a…read morestatute called "Jesus el pescador" (Jesus the fisherman) The lake is usually surrounded by locals and not many tourists. If you come make sure to try the bomb micheladas, charales (little dried fish), fried fish, native candy, ice cream etc. Beat days to come are during the week in the afternoon when most of the vendors are also open for business. Make sure togo on a boat ride to one of the two island on the lake. You can definitely pick up some authentic Mexican souvenirs. The boardwalk also has a couple of seafood restaurants and hotels. A think this is a great place to visit it isn't that well known by many tourists. If you leave the boardwalk and head into town (walking distance) you will see the local cathedral, municipal buildings, drug stores, cafes, bakeries, mercado, plaza, rodeo, fair grounds and many other great stores. A MUST PLACE TO VISIT SOMEDAY!

The largest lake in Mexico is scenic but also contaminated. Boating is popular but I would not want…read moreto swim in it nor eat anything coming out of it. There is an island of interest and lots of shore to explore. Most towns are quite small.

We visited Fortaleza Tequila during their annual renovation, so unfortunately much of the property…read morewas closed and we were a bit limited in what we could see. That said, even with those constraints, it was still a very cool and worthwhile experience. The tequila itself is absolutely delicious -- truly top-tier. The tasting pours were generous (definitely heavy-handed in the best way), which made it easy to fully appreciate the craftsmanship and complexity behind each expression. You can immediately tell how much care and tradition goes into their process. What was open gave us a glimpse into the fascinating history of Fortaleza, and the staff did a great job sharing the story behind the brand. The campus itself is beautiful, serene, and clearly special -- even partially closed, it left a strong impression and made us want to come back when everything is fully accessible. All in all, while the timing wasn't ideal, the quality of the tequila and the experience still shined through. This is a must-visit for tequila lovers, and we'll absolutely be back to see it in full once renovations are complete. See you soon, Fortaleza.

The best tequila tour in Tequila. Worth the price and the time. Highly recommend!! This should be…read moreincluded in your trip itinerary.

This place is just beautiful. Coming from dry California, I was in pure awe just going around the…read morelush green landscape. This spot was part of our tour of the mountains in Mazamitla. For 50 pesos, you can either zip line or go through the suspension bridge. I would've love to do the zip line, but alas my friends all wanted to do just the suspension bridge. I would've enjoyed the walk on the suspension bridge more, however, we did stopped by a couple of places for fruit liquor tastings. Talk about a dizzy walk. A refreshment stand as well as another stand to grab fresh coconut to drink. I opted for the latter.

Amaya was excellent!! She catered to our needs for simplified Spanish for our student Habla…read moreLanguage Services brought for an immersion experience. The tour was loaded with historic and gastronomic information. We learned the history behind many of these typical dishes of the region.

My wife and I along with 3 of our grown daughters spent a most delightful afternoon with Amaya…read moreexploring the local food and history of Tlaquepaque! Amaya was wonderful in her presentation and pace as we explored, learned and ate our way through the markets, plazas and restaurants. When it was over we all were very satisfied with the tour. My only regret...I wish I had given Amaya a bigger tip !!! She deserves every peso. Thanks for beautiful day in Tlaquepaque !

When looking for a safe, affordable and fun tour in Guadalajara make sure to book it with Tapatio…read moreTours. They have different options. The double decker bus can take you to the beautiful town of Tlaquepaque where it offers pick ups every 30 mins. Then there's a sprinter van for 18 people, that takes you to either Tequila, Chapala & Ajijic and more. We did the Tequila Tour and loved it! Our guide Daniel was very welcoming, knowledgeable and fun. We highly recommend this tour!

Fue una buena idea el tomar este tour. Como muchos han dicho cuando empiezan tarde...hubiera sido…read moremejor empezar más temprano. Pero vale la pena tomarlo. Es bien informativo, educativo, y se llegan ha tomar buenas fotos. Recomiendo si pueden sentarse ya sea en las primeras sillas de arriba mano derecha o mano izquierda. En mi opinión y por sugerencia de nuestro guía.

This is for a magical evening we had in Mickey's place in CDMX not GDJ. In a beautiful space that…read morewas Mickey's father's butcher shop, we enjoyed an intimate evening of education, tasting very special and unique tequilas and mezcals and amazing food (props to his pal Chef David) as though we were with an old friend. Whether you are a tequila/mezcal scholar or brand new, Mickey weaves history, technique, voluminous knowledge of the world of agave farming, markets spirits production process and stories deftly and authentically, and you will be transported. Our non-drinking teenage daughter also attended and really enjoyed the night. One of the most authentic travel experiences we have ever had in many trips around the world. Do not miss this in CDMX!!!

Once the tour fee was Venmo'd to his wife's account, he no longer seemed very interested in our…read morerequests for our tour. Until then, everything we asked for was possible (traveling by air conditioned van for the day to multiple tastings for Tequilla aficionados and discovering lots of small, unknown brands). That day, a tour guide who has not heard of any of this shows up in her own compact, no air conditioning car. She knew nothing about what we had been told. It was frustrating- we traveled from the US for this special birthday celebration and what was promised should have been delivered. No amount was deducted from the bill for any of this, Mickey couldn't care less once he had received the fee about anything else. Disappointing.

If you are ever around Chapala or Ajijic or anywhere near, don't miss a chance to have AbueLinda as…read moreyour caterer, go to market with her AND attend her cooking glass. FANTASTIC!!! Rita G, Minnesota