Tour the town of Tequila, just an hour north of Guadalara, Jalisco.
Tasting is permitted.
For centuries before the Spanish arrival, Mesoamerican Indians consumed various drinks made from agave plants, most notably pulque . However, this process did not include distillation. Since the end of the 19th century, tequila has enjoyed wide popularity. So, here's a toast to Mexico's best-known libation. Tequila is a liquor produced from the Blue Agave Tequilana Weber plant, grown in the state of Jalisco, most notably near the towns of Tequila and Los Altos.