//
Town & Municipality in Jalisco, Mexico
Photo: Thomassin Mickaël, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Tequila is a town in Jalisco, Mexico, near Guadalajara, that is famous for being the birthplace of the eponymous tequila liquor. Its distilleries offer tours of the fabrication process and into the fields where the agave plant, from which it is made, is grown.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
It was built in the 18th century by Martín Casillas. The church has a stone facade, a bell tower and inverted truncated pyramid (estipite) pilasters that flank the main portal. The portal has two levels and a crown. The first level contains the door arch with has moulding and a seal and is supported by two Doric columns. The upper portion contains a window with moulding with Doric columns in each side, decorated with curves and vegetable motifs. The crown at the top contains a sculpture of the Archangel Michael in a niche flanked by Doric columns. The side portal is an arched entrance with Tuscan columns and cornice and a cross in relief at the midpoint. Inside are one nave and a Neoclassical main altar.
Beautiful historic church next to the main plaza. rugged stone facade outside belies the gracefully elegant white and gold interior. This church houses the remains of St. Toribio Romo Gonzalez who is known as the patron saint of immigrants.
First tequila manufacturer. Offers a range of tours, from the 'Clásico' which is about M$100 (pesos), up to M$380. The more expensive ones generally just include extra tasting sessions, except for the most expensive one which also has a tour of the fields where the agave plant is grown.
MUNAT
This is an eclectic cross between a historical museum about the production of tequila with an art museum featuring temporary exhibits of mostly modern art. The tequila exhibits show how tequila is made, processed, marketed, and consumed. One gallery showcases bottles, labels and advertising pieces. An old agave mill is in the patio area.
Ceremonial site of the Teuchitlán culture dating from about 300 BC. The site includes some unusual round structures that are often described as "bulls eye" temples. The culture was known for digging deep shafts to bury their dead. Large site, lots of walking. Site museum contains some interpretive exhibits. Private guides can be hired for about M$200.
This is the home of Sauza tequilas. Canned tour showing how agave is grown, harvested, and turned into Mexico's favorite elixir. Enjoy a cantarita with your tour.
Lively bar with live music, fun vibe, and good food and drink. They make a great cantaritos. Cash preferred (credit cards accepted with add-on fee).
Friendly local cantina with an excellent selection of tequilas and an English-speaking bartender who is happy to recommend something to suit your tastes.
Basic rooms at a budget price. Rooms are minimally furnished but adequate. Facilities appear run down.
Comfortable boutique hotel with affordable rates.
Small, colonial-style hotel overlooking the Plaza Principal (town square). 1 minute walk to Tequila Museum.
Modest hotel, a 5-minute walk to town center.
Traditional hotel with comfortable rooms surrounding a tranquil central courtyard.
Modern brick building on outskirts of town. Clean, modern. Swimming pool available. Next to El Tequilino distillery, a 10-minute walk to town center.
Elegant upscale hotel with sparcious, well-equipped rooms that include flat screen TVs, and air conditioning. Rooftop terrace has an outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi tub, bar, and sweeping vistas.
Upscale hotel on the grounds of an historic hacienda that features some bungalows shaped like tequila barrels. The hotel is on the property of the La Cofradia tequila distillery. The property also has an upscale restaurant. Horseback tours of the hacienda's tequila fields can be arranged.
By car
From Guadalajara, take the main autopista towards Puerto Vallarta and turn towards Tequila once outside Guadalajara. Travel time should be no more than an hour.
By train
Two trains are available from Guadalajara to Tequila.
By taxi
If you need to get anywhere farther (e.g., the Balnearo La Toma or the Cascadas Los Azules), it's possible to take a taxi. Taxis pick up from the corner of Sixto Gorjón and Santos Degollado.
Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Guadalajara · International · GDL
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Tequila and Mexico.
Travel tipsFind the cheapest countries to fly to from the US and UK in 2026. Compare realistic round-trip flight deals, budget airlines, and prime booking windows.
8 min read
InspirationExplore the best places to visit in November across autumn foliage, mild desert warmth, southern spring blooms, and off-peak travel bargains.
6 min read
ItinerariesPlan your Isla Holbox trip with our complete Mexico guide. Explore sand streets, Punta Cocos bioluminescence, whale sharks, beach clubs, and ferries.
8 min read
Travel tipsIs it safe to travel to Mexico right now? Compare safety in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Mexico City, and Oaxaca with official travel advisories and local tips.
7 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.