Guide to Jalisco

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Getting Around

Touring Jalisco’s artisanal distilleries is an ideal way to immerse yourself in tequila’s heritage. The best way to get around is by private car; for a rental with an English-speaking driver, try Viajes Copenhagen (52-333/629-7957; about $250 per day).

Distillery Tours

These makers will arrange to take visitors through the entire process, from harvest to bottling.

Casa Herradura
Hacienda San José del Refugio, Amatitán; 52-333/942-3900; www.herradura.com.

El Tesoro De don felipe
35 Alvaro Obrogón, Arandas; 52-348/783-0425; www.eltesorotequila.com; by appointment.

Fábrica de Tequila El Llano
108 Calle Silverio Nuñez, Tequila; 52-374/742-0246 or 52-333/615-1646; www.tequilaarette.com; by appointment.

House of Cazadores
Km 3, Libramiento Sur, Arandas; 52/333-777-7800; www.cazadores.com.

Los Abuelos/Javier Sauza Museum
The museum is open to the public; distillery tours are by appointment.
22 Vicente Albino Rojas, Tequila; 52-374/742-0247; www.losabuelos.com.

Mundo Cuervo
75 Calle José Cuervo, Tequila; 52-374/ 742-2170; www.mundocuervo.com.

Siete Leguas
360 Avda. Independencia, Atotonilco; 52-391/917-0996; www.tequilasieteleguas.com.mx; by appointment.

Where to Stay

Villa Ganz
A 10-room inn 10 minutes from Guadalajara’s historic district.
1739 López Cotilla, La Fayette; 800/728-9098; www.mexicoboutiquehotels.com; doubles from $200.

Where to Eat

Fonda Cholula
This bar, in a former bank, has a regional menu and Cuervo tequilas.
55 Ramón Corrona, Tequila; 52-374/742-1079; lunch for two $30.

Doña Gabina Escolástica
Cheerful tavern serving handmade tortillas and hearty stews.
237 Javier Mina, Zapopan; 52-333/833-0883; dinner for two $30.

El Sacramonte
Local folk art adorns the walls of this upscale favorite.
1398 Pedro Moreno, Guadalajara; 52-333/825-5447; dinner for two $50.

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