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    Destileria La Fortaleza

    4.9 (48 reviews)

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    Agave plants with Volcán de Tequila on the horizon
    John M.

    So that's how artisanal, small-batch tequila is made! Our three-hour tour of the Fortaleza distillery covered tequila making from soup to nuts, or--more accurately--from agave plant to bottled elixir! Guide Kim provided a fascinating, lively narrative throughout our visit. We started with a wonderful hike through the estate with Kim describing the cultivation of agave, the propagation of the plant and the critical role of jimadors. Our group got a closeup view of the extraction of juice from the cooked agave piñas and the bottling process--a mere six at a time! I now understand why Fortaleza is nearly impossible to find in our hometown of Chicago. Shout-out to Chris at the Map Room who encouraged us to book this tour! No tour is complete without a tasting; ours was held within Cava La Fortaleza, a hand-hewn cave equipped with a bar and tables. Without much fuss--unlike other distilleries--Kim guided us through samples of Fortaleza's blanco, reposado and anejo tequilas. Delicioso!

    Silvia C.

    OMG!!! What an amazing day I had visiting the Fortaleza distillery. Kimberly gave us an informative lecture on the history of the family and tequila Highly recommend this place

    Joel H.

    Amazing tour, beautiful view and the best tequila in Jalisco. 100 percent recommend! Fish tacos were fire.

    All of their tequilas that we sampled.
    Ramon G.

    Did the Vive Abuelo tour and it was amazing! Our tour guide was very informative and shared a lot of information on the history and process of making tequila. We tried all of the tequilas they offer and it was they were excellent. I highly recommend checking this tour out if you're in tequila.

    View of Tequila, Jalisco
    Claudia A.

    A must for tequila lovers! The location is stunning and full of history. Learning about the family and the process was fascinating, and our guide Victor was passionate and knowledgeable. An unforgettable experience--highly recommended!

    Ramsley M.

    this place is beautiful. went with my whole family and extended family and the tour , food, vibe was incredible. I'm coming back in a month for my next Mexico trip

    Eric E.

    A very informative tour and lovely place to visit when in Tequila. Kimberly was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. Great experience! Also, the fish tacos from Sandy's tacos were good along with the Paloma's. Just make sure you book your tour in advance.

    A paloma
    Vero A.

    This is the 4th time we have done this tour with Fortaleza... words cannot express the amazing experience here.. such a lovely tour and so informative. The tequila tasting omg!!! No words.

    10/10 los recomiendo el tour. Muy bien. Aprendimos mucho de este tour. Gracias a todos

    Our tour guide Kim gave us a wonderful and knowledgeable experience. Great views, scenery, and history on the distillery. Highly recommend

    Love it
    Alberto T.

    Amazing service and tequila. It's the best best best bets best best best best best best best best bets best

    Tequila toppers made to look like the tequila pineapple
    Irma A.

    The tour given by Kimberly was great. Lots of family history and I have a new appreciation for tequila now. The fish tacos at end of tour were delicious. Service is great all around.

    Maria A.

    100% LOVED this place and tour. It was quite an experience! First off, we got lucky enough to book a tour of the facility. I was informed that Sundays are well-deserved rest days for the staff. We accidentally showed up a bit too early and walked around the neighboring areas to check out the distilleries present. In this area, seems like there an abundance of them--well known and hidden jems. When we returned at our scheduled tour time, we confirmed our reservation and got checked in at the gift shop. We actually saw some dogs by our waiting area and were told that they are fostered in hopes of being adopted. We were told that a lot goes into getting dogs adopted, big thanks to Guillermo. Note: at this time you have to have an appointment to enter, including to shop at the gift shop. We toured the grounds where they produce the product and bottles--going across the street and into the buildings on property to see where they store the barrels for aging product, where they do the bottling, labeling, and affix toppers. The only thing we did not see are the agave fields where the product is maintained. Fun fact is that Guillermo lives at the top of the area, close enough to the distillery. We even got to try some cooked agave to see the difference between this and actual tequila. In the area where the product is tested, we got a little taste test of the Blanco Still Strength right from production. The grounds are gorgeous (we walked by a sanctuary where they keep animals maintained and were also told about the tie to Gullermo's late dog Sandy, also the namesake for a Fish Taco spot on property) and also includes a mini Golden Gate Bridge and lake. The staff was doing preparations for the first ever wedding to be held on the Fortaleza grounds. The last part of the tour included entry into a "man cave" and allowed for us to taste through some expressions of Fortaleza--Blanco, Reposado, Still Strength Blanco, Anejo. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and also reached out to grounds workers if the answers to our questions were not readily available. We also got a little presentation on the history and background of the distillery from before to present day. We were also joined by a bachelor party group/the wedding party for the next day festivities. It was honestly one of the best tours I've been on and super intimate and full of detail. If given the chance, I'm definitely going to return. The whole thing took approximately 1.75 hours and thankfully they also provided us with water throughout the tasting and tour. At the end, we splurged at the gift shop and bought some branded apparel and bottles to bring back since it is still hard to find these items where I'm from. 10/10 in my book.

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

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    Victor is a great guide. Very informative! He explains everything in detail and takes his time answering questions.

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    Awesome tour. This is the best experience we had while in Tequila. And the best tequila you can find.

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    The Tour was amazing ! Kim was great :) Sandy's tacos at the end were perfect. It was a great time.

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    Victor is the best guide. Highly recommended. Very informative bothe English and Spanish.

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    Best tour ever. Eunice is the best. Can't miss it. For everyone to see. You have to come get your tour

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    Highly recommend the tequila tasting tour! Kimberly was super informative & friendly! Overall great experience!

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    Review Highlights - Destileria La Fortaleza

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    Casa Herradura - Los mariachis eran los mejores!

    Casa Herradura

    4.9(16 reviews)
    13.3 km
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    By far my favorite train experience ever. We purchased the higher end ticket which included our…read morevery own Mixologist....yes please! The drinks were amazing. The tour was interesting and had lots of fun with our guide. You do walk a ton so take comfy shoes. The ticket came with dinner in the hacienda with live entertainment. Everything was amazing. Train picks you up and drops you off so it was conveniently safe to drink. The top ticket is more expensive but worth it I think. Tickets were purchased online at the Herradura website. If you have problems try emailing or calling they answered my question via phone and email.

    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!

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    Tequila Tour by Mickey Marentes - Where the horses are kept

    Tequila Tour by Mickey Marentes

    4.6(9 reviews)
    53.5 km

    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.

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    Destileria La Fortaleza - tours - Updated September 2026

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