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Discover Mascota, Jalisco — the heart of the Raicilla Route and home to the Consejo de la Raicilla. This full-day tour from Puerto Vallarta takes you through scenic mountain landscapes to explore authentic distilleries of Mexico’s ancestral spirit, Raicilla. Visit Mascota’s historic unfinished church, cultural museum, traditional tabernas, and charming downtown. With an expert bilingual guide, enjoy a cultural journey filled with history, flavor, and tradition — all with comfortable private round-trip transportation. No one else joins besides your group and our staff.
* Full-day Raicilla Route tour to Mascota from Puerto Vallarta
* Tastings endemic traditional Raicilla distilleries (Denomination of Origin)
* Explore Mascota’s cultural museum, historic church, and downtown
* Private-group experience with bilingual guide and round-trip transportation.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup Details: Hotel and Airbnb pickup is included within Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, and nearby areas. Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled time in the main lobby or designated pickup point. For guests staying outside the pickup zone, a central meeting point will be provided. After booking, our team will confirm your exact pickup time and location via WhatsApp or email.
Itinerary
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Pickup from your hotel lobby, airbnb, or villa in Puerto Vallarta or Bandera's Bay Time Spent: Pickup & Meet and Greet.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Puente El Progreso Bridge – Scenic Stop After pickup from your hotel lobby in Puerto Vallarta, our first stop will be at the historic Puente El Progreso, a scenic bridge surrounded by lush Sierra Madre mountains at Don Lalos Distillery. This is a great spot for a quick photo and to stretch your legs before heading deeper into Jalisco’s countryside and our first stop to start tasting Raicilla. Time Spent: ~30 minutes
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Mascota – Historic Old Temple Explore Mascota’s famous unfinished Templo Inconcluso de la Preciosa Sangre. Our guide will share the fascinating story behind this historic site and the town’s deep cultural heritage. Time Spent: ~20 minutes
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Agave Fields – Raicilla Experience Visit Raicilleris Mexico house where we start our journey to breathtaking blue-green agave fields that serve as the base for Jalisco’s unique spirit: Raicilla. Learn how the plants are cultivated and harvested while taking stunning photos among the rows of agave. Time Spent: ~30 minutes
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Raicilla Taberna / Cantina Tasting Experience the heart of Mascota’s Raicilla tradition with a guided visit to a local taberna (distillery) or cantina. Learn the artisanal process of producing Raicilla and enjoy a tasting session of this smoky, regional spirit. Time Spent: ~30 minutes
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Mascota – Traditional Mexican Lunch Savor authentic Jalisco flavors at a local restaurant in Mascota. Guests can choose from regional dishes such as birria, enchiladas, or carne asada, accompanied by handmade tortillas and refreshing drinks. Time Spent: ~1 hour Admission: Lunch cost not included in base price (payable locally)
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Puerto Vallarta – Drop-off Description: Return to your hotel lobby in Puerto Vallarta with wonderful memories of Mascota, Raicilla, and the Sierra Madre mountains. Time Spent: Drop-off only
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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