In a small and charming town in Jalisco, tequila was born.  The blue agave plant is used to create tequila, which just happens to be one of the top choices of liquors around the world. Are you heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for a vacation soon? Have you been looking for a great place to stay? If so, then you should consider one of the top resort providers in Mexico, Garza Blanca Resorts. When you are vacationing there, you should make sure you go on a day trip or weekend getaway to Tequila, Jalisco. You can learn about this small town and partake in a tequila tasting, too. Is tequila one of your favorite alcoholic drinks? If so, then continue to read below to learn all there is to know about Tequila, the small and charming town where tequila was created. 

Learn Everything About Tequila 

Tequila, Jalisco is where this delicious and popular spirit was created. This small town can be found at the bottom of the Tequila Volcano. There, visitors will be in awe of the sweeping blue agave fields that line the hills in the area. Way back in the 1500’s, native inhabitants in the region began to take the blue agave plant to create or ferment a drink. The main ingredient used to make tequila is the blue agave plant. Later, the Spanish arrived in the area and started to distill tequila. Next, natives tried to revolt against the Spanish people in 1541. However, Friar Juan Calero tried to keep everyone calm during this, but he was killed with rocks and arrows. Then, they took his body and hung it in the village, so everyone could see and be reminded of this tragic event that occurred. Across the world, tequila has become a favorite drink. Tequila, Jalisco was named a World Heritage Site due to the history that is behind the town. In 2003, this charming town was given the name of “Pueblo Magico”, which means magical town. 

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An Exciting and Charming Town

A day trip or even a weekend getaway is perfect for travelers that are vacationing in Puerto Vallarta. You can learn everything there is to learn about tequila with some of the workshops available in the small town. Currently, several different distilleries and haciendas provide educational tasting tours for tequila. There are more than 27,000 people that call Tequila, Jalisco home. While you are visiting the charming town, you will want to visit the Church of Santiago Apostol, which is the main church that was built in the eighteenth century. Another landmark to visit is the Quinta Sauza that was constructed during the 1830’s. There, you can find a very large garden with stone fountains with beautiful details. If you want to tour the chapel, you can do so by just going to the back door of the chapel to gain entry. 

Museums, Distilleries and Much More

A day trip to Tequila, Jalisco from Puerto Vallarta should include a visit to one of the distilleries. In 1873, the La Perseverancia Distillery was built, and is still in operation today. They provided guided tours for visitors, too. If you visit this distillery, make sure you look for an original painting by Gabriel Flores that is displayed there. That painting was made in 1969, and it shows the history along with the tequila enjoyment. There is also a museum in the area as well. In addition, the Tequila Express was created in 1997, so visitors can tour the charming town via train. While you are on the train, you will get to listen to live mariachi bands as you can enjoy a delicious margarita. Doesn’t a day trip to Tequila, Jalisco sound wonderful? 

If you will be in Puerto Vallarta for vacation, you should make sure you go on a day trip to Tequila, Jalisco. You won’t regret it. Remember, the Garza Blanca Resort is a wonderful place to stay on vacation in Puerto Vallarta. They offer spacious accommodations, luxurious amenities, and the best views in Banderas Bay. Plus, the resort is located where the Sierra Madre jungle meets the ocean that creates an incredibly beautiful natural setting. Contact them today to learn about the all-inclusive vacation packages that they are offering right now.