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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Visit three villages to see their local activities and lifestyles, La Noria, La Vinata and El Quelite. Learn of the old and current process of tequila at La Vinata where you will witness the equipment that was used in the 1800's to produce tequila. You will see the equipment currently being used, and learn the local activities in these towns at your own pace. Also don't miss your opportunity to sample the quality tequila produced there.
Professional guide
Bottled water
Beverages
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities
Entrance to Tequila Factory ($5 per person)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: If you are staying in a hotel please provide name and location of hotel & we will pick up/drop off at lobby of your hotel.
If you are arriving on a cruise ship there will be a courtesy shuttle provided from the gangway of your ship to the cruise ship terminal, the Welcome Counter is located inside the terminal building next to the ladies room.
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Traveler pickup
Av. Emilio Barragán 517, Lázaro Cárdenas, 82040 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico
Mazatlan Van Tours, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico After picking you up at your hotel/cruise ship, you will head north of Mazatlan to visit the village La Noria, where you will see the local activities being done the old fashion way, leather belts and leather sandals being handmade, small coconut purses and a variety of souvenirs all made while you watch, wooden horse saddles being carved by hand and a local artist working the pottery.
Not far from this village is La Vinata where you will drive through acres and acres of the blue agave plantation to arrive to the tequila distillery where you will be briefed on the ancient and current process of producing tequila. This tequila factory is unique because it maintains its old equipment that was used in the 1800's for you to witness both processes, and then to sample their product. From here it's off to the charming village of El Quelite one of the most picturesque towns in the area with the colorful houses, cobblestone streets red roofs and relaxing environment. This town is known for its cock farm where you can see the roosters first hand, with a stop at the local bakery with an adobe brick oven offering freshly baked pastries.
Then it's time to head back to the center of the village El Quelite where you can enjoy a delicious local lunch, then wander a bit around the plaza and church before heading back to Mazatlan. This tour is highly recommended to enjoy the beautiful sights and to learn about a lot of the culture and history in this area of Mexico, comfortably in your private van/suburban.
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
jamescO8758JO
07 Jul 2023
Our driver, Carlos was so knowledgeable and interesting as he told us about the locatonos we visited. Van was very comfortable and with the use of their mic's it was easy to hear. We would have liked to spend a little more time in the village and see some additional shops but the leather articians were great. The Tequila factory was great. Maybe the best thing was the resturant that Carlos recommended truly a true Mexican meal in an amazing location. Would recommend this to anyone.
Jeanne_S
29 May 2023
Father and son, guide and driver team of Jesus Senior and Jesus Junior did a fantastic job. Especially after the glitch that the original tour guide thought that May 28, 2023 was Monday and not Sunday. When he didn't show up after a 30 minute delay, I had to call the tour operator to find out what happened and that's when they realized the tour guide had the wrong day of the week and booked himself for another tour. The tour operator did find us Jesus Sr. and Jr., but by this time, we lost 1.5 hours of the morning and by the time we arrived at the tequila factory, Jesus Sr. actually had to take us on the tour himself. The same at Puenta de Canoas, where the dancing horses are. Jesus Sr. was able to ask them to put on a show for our group, which they did.
sallison1974
21 Jan 2023
Raul was a very well spoke. And entertaining Guide. We had a great time driving through little country town seeing dancing horses and have lunch in El Quilete.
This tour in
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Mazatlan Van Tours
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