Discover the largest lake in Mexico on a day trip from Guadalajara. Visit a tequila distillery, explore the Magic Town of Ajijic, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Chapala, and sample authentic local food.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Escape the hustle and bustle of Guadalajara and spend a day in its surroundings on a day tour. Visit a tequila factory, explore Lake Chapala by boat, and visit the magical town of Ajijic.

Meet your guide at the meeting point in Guadalajara and set off to the municipality of Chapala. Make a quick stop at Vicente Fernandez’s ranch and the famous Vicente Fernández store “Los Tres Potrillos”.

Visit a tequila distillery known as Casa Calera and take a tour within it. Learn in detail how tequila is made in an artisanal way, and take several tastings of tequila and liquors of the house.

Head to the Rivera de Chapala and arrive at the Municipality of San Juan Cosalá. Visit Mariscos Del Carnal, known as the best seafood restaurant in the area with super affordable prices (food at own expense). Enjoy a courtesy drink before embarking on a boat ride inside the largest lake in Mexico.

Ride on the lake on a catamaran complete with music. Enjoy a complimentary drink as you take in the scenery.

Move to the magic town of Ajijic. Take some time to stroll through the center of the town at your leisure. Admire its beautiful cobbled streets, its colorful houses, and its extensive boardwalk.

Finally, arrive at the town of Chapala. Walk on its iconic boardwalk, and encounter its two piers. Try some delicious charales or a carafe of snow (own expense), both of which are typical of the region.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Immerse yourself in Mexican culture on a charming day trip from Guadalajara
Learn about the process of making tequila on a guided tour of a distillery
Eat at the area’s best seafood restaurant (own expense) before a boat ride
Be wowed by the largest lake in Mexico on a boat ride with a complimentary drink
Visit the magic town of Ajijic and explore its colorful streets and boardwalk

 

 

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