Tours and Tickets to Experience Amatitan
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- Amatitán is a must for both tequila-drinkers and tequila-sceptics, although teetotalers could feel a little left out.
- Music fans may appreciate the fact that Cabo Wabo tequila—the brand once owned by Van Halen’s Sammy Hagar—is produced in Amatitán.
- Amatitán’s most famous distillery is Casa Herradura—stop by as part of an excursion or independently.
- In the agave fields, there is often very little shade, so stay hydrated and wear comfortable footwear.
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There are plenty of ways to experience Amatitan. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:
Amatitan is a town, so there's no cost to visit, but you will need to factor in transportation expenses. Tequila-themed day tours that visit the area usually cost between US$45 and US$135 per person, depending on what they include. Most include tequila tastings, and some include meals.
The easiest way to get to Amatitan is by taking a tour from Guadalajara that includes transportation. These tours typically focus on tequila production and include distillery visits. If you have your own car, you can get to the town in under an hour via Highway 15.
Yes, you can visit agave fields in Amatitan, but to do so, you'll need to go on a tour. While independent travelers can always drive by a field of agave plants, it's better to join a tour that will take you to the heart of a field to learn about tequila production.
You don’t really need very long in Amatitan, and most people visit on a tour that’s focused on distilleries and tequila production. While there are a few hotels in town, most people visit on a day tour from Guadalajara and often combine the town with a visit to nearby Tequila.
The best time of year to visit Amatitan, and Mexico in general, is between November and April, which corresponds with the dry season. For an extra treat, visit during the National Tequila Fair, which takes place in nearby Tequila in late November or early December.