About Tequila Valley in the state of Jalisco, Mexico

The Valley of Tequila is situated between Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, in the  Mexican state of Jalisco.  It features rolling hills and powder blue agave fields. This is all set against the beautiful Western Sierra Madre and is dominated by the dormant Tequila Volcano.  The combination of a dry climate and the volcanic soil make this area perfect for growing blue agave which is the raw material for Tequila.

A brief history of Tequila Valley

Spanish explorers began to arrive in Jalsico soon after the conquistador Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec capital of what is now Mexico City in 1521. Like the rest of the country Jalisco experienced frequent turmoil throughout much of the 19th century. In the 1850’s the struggle between Mexico’s conservatives and liberals moved into Jalisco, causing the government to change hands 18 times between 1855 and 1864. The French invaded the country in 1862, and several battles were fought in Jalisco. Today, Tequila Jalisco is one of the richest economies in the Mexican Republic. Over 30 of Mexico’s largest companies are based in the state, which ranks first in agribusiness, computers, and jewlery manufacturing. The most popular products include peanuts, and agave. The state is the second largest urban area in Mexico.  Jalisco’s diversity, beautiful landscapes and cultural traditions make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico.

Tequila Valley tourism industry

Known as the land of agave, Tequila the name comes from the Nahuatl word Tequillan Tecuilan, which means place of taxes. It is a magical town, Tequila is much more then just a Tequila agave distillery. It has an air of respect, clean and pleasant disposition. There are many places of interest in the town, The Old Square building has been remodeled and has benches and mats of different colors. Also be sure to see the Shrine of Guadalupe Building which dates back to 1960 and was built in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Chapel of the Homeless, the Shrine of the Holy Cross and the Museum. At night when you venture out into town the main plaza is crowned by a central gazebo which is surrounded by colorful benches. The whole area is lit up at night and it invites you to stay out and enjoy the town. 
When you are visiting the town learning about the tequila manufacturing process is a must. There are tours available that will take you from step one all the way through until the end. It is best if you decide to reserve the tour to do for a day before you plan on going as space fills up fast. There are other options for tours. The Tequila Route and the Tequila Express both are wonderful for taking tours. They go through neighboring cities as well as the vast blue agave fields which were recently named a World Heritage Site. The Tequila Express also has live mariachi music and bilingual guides. Most tourists find themselves taking tours during the day and relaxing in the lovely town of Tequila at night. There are many restaurants and bars in the area. These will serve local traditional food as well as many different types of tequila and drinks made out of tequila. There are many lodging options available in Tequila Jalisco that range from low to high budget. 
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