16 May 2025
We had a wonderful, full-day tour with Cervando. Things started off a little difficult because the air conditioning in the van was not working properly; however, we were able to deal with it. Cervando picked us up right on time and we headed off to San Sebastian del Oeste. Throughout the drive there, Cervando shared information about the history of the region and the harvesting of agave to produce a local form of tequila called raicilla. We passed beautiful landscapes and stopped enroute at a lovely panaderia. The guava empanada was my favorite. When we reached San Sebastain, we walked all over town and Cervando seemed to know everyone and everyplace! We had a lovely lunch in a local restaurant and did some shopping. On the way out of town, we stopped for coffee and chocolate - again at a place Cervando knew well. Then, we did a raicilla tasting at a family-run distillery. All in all, a wonderful day - with particular thanks to Cervando, who was knowledgeable, articulate, well-prepared and fun to spend time with!!