Tequila Herradura Express Travel Guide

Free Guide: Ride the rails to tequila's soul: luxurious train voyage to Casa Herradura for distillery mastery, tastings, feasts, mariachi, and Jalisco folklore amid agave paradise.

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Tequila Herradura Express

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Ride the rails to tequila's soul: luxurious train voyage to Casa Herradura for distillery mastery, tastings, feasts, mariachi, and Jalisco folklore amid agave paradise.

Embark on an exclusive train journey from Guadalajara to Amatitán, immersing yourself in Jalisco's tequila heritage at Casa Herradura. Enjoy scenic rides, guided distillery tours, premium tastings, gourmet Mexican cuisine, live mariachi, and folkloric shows in a historic hacienda setting over 145 years old.

7–8 hrsTime to spend
$$$Luxury
Indoor & outdoorSetting
4 / 5Mobile signal

On-site amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Drink options
  • Food options
  • Seating areas
  • Sheltered areas
4.7 Excellent · 18 Google reviews
Address
Doña Gabriela Pena Lozada 405, Hacienda San José del Refugio, 45380 Amatitán, Jal.
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Getting there

Train

Round-trip Guadalajara-Amatitán via Herradura Express, 70 min each way, included in tour ~$2500-4000 MXN pp.

Hotel Pickup

Private luxury transfer from Guadalajara hotels, 30-60 min, included in full packages.

Bus Shuttle

On-site hacienda shuttles from Amatitán station, 10-20 min, free with train ticket.

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Arrival by Train

Step aboard the luxurious Tequila Herradura Express at Guadalajara's Ferromex station for a scenic rail journey through Jalisco's agave fields toward Amatitán. Trains feature comfortable seating, open bars with Herradura tequila cocktails, and entertainment, arriving after about 70 minutes amid views of the Tequila Volcano. Upon arrival, luxury buses shuttle guests to the Hacienda San José del Refugio, Casa Herradura's storied home since 1870.

Guided Distillery Tour

Explore the hacienda's working grounds, starting with jimador demonstrations where skilled workers harvest blue agave hearts using traditional coa tools. Witness the process in historic masonry ovens cooking piñas, followed by fermentation in wooden vats and copper pot distillation. Visit both the modern facility and the preserved 19th-century factory, evoking generations of artisanal tequila production by the Romo family.

Premium Tasting Experience

Conclude the tour in the impressive cavas, sampling Herradura's iconic expressions: Directo del Alambique, Ultra, and Selección Suprema. Learn about aging in oak barrels that impart rich amber hues and complex flavors, from fresh agave notes to vanilla and spice. This exclusive cata highlights the brand's commitment to premium, 100% agave tequila craftsmanship.

Gourmet Dining and Entertainment

Savor a three-course Mexican gourmet meal in the hacienda's patios, featuring regional dishes paired with tequila-based drinks. Live mariachi performances and ballet folklórico bring Jalisco's vibrant culture to life, creating festive energy amid lush gardens and historic architecture.

Return Journey

Board the return train for Guadalajara, with continued onboard hospitality, wrapping up a full day of cultural immersion typically from morning pickup to evening arrival.

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Best time to go

Quietest: Jan, Feb & Aug · before 9am or from 8pm

How busy it gets, month by month Estimated
  1. Jan: 40% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  2. Feb: 50% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  3. Mar: 60% of the busiest month
  4. Apr: 70% of the busiest month
  5. May: 80% of the busiest month
  6. Jun: 70% of the busiest month
  7. Jul: 60% of the busiest month
  8. Aug: 50% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  9. Sep: 60% of the busiest month
  10. Oct: 80% of the busiest month
  11. Nov: 90% of the busiest month
  12. Dec: 100% of the busiest month
How busy it gets, hour by hour Estimated
  1. 7am: 10% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  2. 8am: 20% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  3. 9am: 40% of the busiest hour
  4. 10am: 60% of the busiest hour
  5. 11am: 80% of the busiest hour
  6. 12pm: 100% of the busiest hour
  7. 1pm: 90% of the busiest hour
  8. 2pm: 70% of the busiest hour
  9. 3pm: 50% of the busiest hour
  10. 4pm: 30% of the busiest hour
  11. 5pm: 40% of the busiest hour
  12. 6pm: 60% of the busiest hour
  13. 7pm: 20% of the busiest hour
  14. 8pm: 10% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest

Busy times are Evendo estimates for a typical year, to help you plan. Actual crowds vary with events, school holidays and the weather.

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