Day 1: City of Origin – Guadalajara Reception at the airport and private transfer to the hotel. Check-in, rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Guadalajara.
Day 2: Guadalajara – Lienzo Charro Jalisco – Guadalajara – Tlaquepaque Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting in the lobby. We will head to the Lienzo Charro de Jalisco for a unique experience with various activities throughout the day. We will explore charrería in depth, a Mexican tradition that combines the art of horse handling with techniques of roping, herding, and riding. During this experience, you will learn directly from real charros about their mindset and deep commitment to Mexico. Discover their secrets in horse handling and how they apply this knowledge to face modern life challenges. We will participate in competitions to see who performs best in cattle management and care. At the end, we will enjoy a toast with all participants before heading to Tlaquepaque, home to most art galleries and top restaurants. The transfer from Tlaquepaque to the hotel is at the client's expense. Overnight in Guadalajara.
Day 3: Amatitán and Tequila – Guadalajara Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting in the lobby at the agreed time. In the morning, we will travel along the tequila route to learn more about the history and origin of our traditional Mexican drink. Our first stop will be Amatitán, where we will visit the agave landscape viewpoint. Our guide will provide a complete explanation of the blue agave tequilana Weber. Then, we will enjoy a professional organoleptic tasting paired with tequilas produced in the region. Next, we will visit the Hacienda de Oro distillery of Don David Partida, a family-run factory with several international awards. Here, we will tour the distillery and taste tequila and agave liqueurs. We will continue to the town of Tequila for a walking tour of the main areas, including the kiosk, monumental letters, Santiago Apóstol temple, and José Cuervo shops. We will finish at Matices Hotel de Barricas, famous for its barrel-shaped rooms and underground restaurant 'La Taberna del Cofrade'. Our journey ends with a pre-set lunch before returning to Guadalajara. Overnight in Guadalajara.
Day 4: Chapala – Ajijic Pueblo Mágico – Guadalajara Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting in the lobby. Today we explore the charming Chapala lakeside. On our way, we pass by Vicente Fernández’s ranch and visit the largest western store in Mexico. We then arrive at the picturesque town of Chapala, known as 'the little corner of love' for being a honeymoon destination for celebrities like María Félix. In Chapala, we stroll along the boardwalk and delve into the history of Mezcala Island, site of one of the most important battles in Mexico’s War of Independence. Afterwards, we have free time to explore the artisan market and shop. We continue to Ajijic, a charming Pueblo Mágico with cobblestone streets and adobe houses. We enjoy a walk along the boardwalk, visit art galleries, and the famous wall of the dead. We also have the chance to taste local cuisine (meal not included) before returning to Guadalajara. Overnight in Guadalajara.
Day 5: Guadalajara – City of Origin Breakfast at the hotel. At the previously agreed time, transfer to the airport. End of services.