Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tours
at Finca 18
About Our Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour at Finca 18
The Arrival - 15 min
Meet at the pickup point of your choice at the designated time pickup time.
Upon arrival to the ranch, the staff will greet you with a delicious seasonal cocktail and cold water.
Sip your cocktail, use the restroom, and settle in.
If you are a dog lover, bring some treats! 🐶
The Grounds - 30 min
Our experienced host will take you on a stroll around our wonderful grounds.
You will see our agave garden, the agave fields, our chapel, fruit trees, and more. 🧑🌾
You will learn about our 150 years of family history and all about agave farming.
There are plenty of native plants on our ranch to see. Be sure to wear appropriate footware. 👟
The Process - 15 mins
Each day, you may see parts of the agave spirits production process in action. 🪓
You will learn how to turn a big, fibrous agave into a delicious artisanal spirit.
You will eat cooked blue agave from our ancestral agave oven.
See what it takes to go from the agave field to the bottle. 🍾
The Tasting - 30 mins
Next is a five-course premium spirits tasting. The tasting may include tequila, mezcal, raicilla, and other artisan Mexican spirits. Most of them we make on our ranch.
The tour also includes a famous chocolate pairing from an award-winning Mexican chocolatier.
You will also get water, guacamole, and our homemade snacks.
This experience is for those who seek authenticity, foodies, and agave fans. It also suits those who like farming, culture, and history.
Shopping + Menu - 30 mins
After the tasting is over, you wll have the option to buy bottles to take home with you.
A light menu will offer snacks like guacamole and beef jerky, plus beers, cocktails, and wine.
Relax, explore our gift shop, cigar store, and farmers market. Take photos around the ranch.
A professional driver will pick you up and take you directly back to your pickup location.
Our hosts are eagerly anticipating your arrival here at Finca 18. If you have any questions, please see our FAQ below or feel free to reach out any time.
Duration 2 Hours
Maxium 10 People Per Group
English + Spanish
Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tours
at Finca 18
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Where exactly are the pickup points? And when do I get picked up?THE PICKUP TIME IS THE TIME CLOSEST TO YOUR TOUR HOUR BEFORE YOUR TOUR HOUR. Example: If your pickup point is Nicksan Japanese Food and you have an 11:00 AM tour booking time, then your pickup time is 10:00 AM. A driver will be be waiting for you ONLY at your chosen pickup location and pickup time. For the return trip, you will be dropped off at the same location where you were picked up.
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Can you do hotel pickups?If your group is 6 or more people, we can likely pick you up from your hotel. Please reach out directly to us at info@finca18.com or via Whatsapp + 52 1 (322) 190-0749.
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Someone in my group does not drink, do they still need to pay for the tour?Yes. Most of the value from the tour comes from the cultural and educational aspects of alcoholic spirits in Mexico. Even if you do not drink you will still definitely have a great time.
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What should I wear for the tequila tour?It is best to wear closed to shoes on the tour. Sometimes the tour can also be sunny and it is best to bring a hat.
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Can I bring children to the tequila tour?No. People under the age of 18 are not allowed.
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Do you have a certified tequila NOM?No. Although we are located within the denomination of origin for tequila, work with the blue weber agave, and use all of the same processes that a NOM certified tequila distillery would use, we do not produce NOM certified tequila. This is because we are extremely artisanal and our production capacity is a lot smaller than what it takes to get certified in tequila. We also work with many other kinds of agave other than the blue weber. As of right now, we are called agave spirits.
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What spirits will I be tasting on the tequila tour?The on-site sommelier curates tastings different from tour to tour. All Mexican agave spirits including; tequila, mezcal, raicila, bacanora, sotol, tuxca, and pox could possibly be available to taste.
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Can I bring pets?No. Pets are strictly prohibited on the property as they could be in danger do to other animals on the property.
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Can I reschedule the tour within the 24 hour cancellation window?You can reschedule reservations within 24 hours of cancellation. The new date must be within 7 days of the original tour date. There is a rescheduling fee of $500 pesos. This option is only for those who contacted us before their tour. It does not apply to no-calls or no-shows.
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What is the cancellation policy?To receive a full refund, cancellations must occur in writing at least 24 hours before the tour. After, no refunds will be issued.
Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour
at Finca 18
An off the beaten path tequila experience.
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Just 30 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport.
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Tour the historic Finca 18 grounds and learn about the 5th generation family that owns it.
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See the agave fields and learn about our traditional process.
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Taste the way tequila tasted 100 years ago.
Check out our 150+ five-star reviews on Tripadvisor to see how we can be the highlight of your trip. We are the #2 thing to do in Puerto Vallarta
A command performance curated by our Master Distiller and team.
Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour and Tasting
Learn about the process of making Tequila and other agave spirits!
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The Only Distillery In Puerto Vallarta
We are the only distillery that actually produces our own agave distillates within the municipality of Puerto Vallarta. Don't be fooled by fake tequila distilleries trying to sell you white-labeled tequila. Here we produce agave spirits the way tequila was originally made 400 years ago.
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Taste, Smell, Touch, Hear, See
You will get an understanding and a whole new level of respect for tequila, raicilla, and mezcal. The experience is sensorial and will take you senses to new depths! You will get to enjoy the beautiful site, smell agave, and possibly even take part in parts of the process.
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Detailed Tequila Education
We provide a level of education that nobody else can provide in Puerto Vallarta. That is because we actually distill on the property and you can see the entire process in action from start to finish. We also have an onsite master sommelier to guide you through your tequila tasting.
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Only in Mexico
We bring you an experience that can only be found in Mexico. That means buying tequila, raicilla, and mezcal that is not available in the United States. Our tours give you an inside view of how the locals live.