AGAVE COUNTRY · TOUR REVIEWS
Tequila from Jalisco, mezcal from Oaxaca, and every version the coast sells in between. The 15 below are the ones worth the afternoon, each with what it costs and how long it takes.
Travel from Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide such as Beto, Kevin, or Ramiro. Tour El Castillo, swim at Cenote Chichikan, eat a Mexican buffet, sample tequila, and spend 30 minutes in Valladolid.
“This was a great experience. Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area. We learned so much.”
Ride a camel for about 20 to 25 minutes at oceanfront Rancho Tierra Sagrada, then enjoy an unlimited Mexican buffet and tequila tasting. Guides such as Bill, Pablo, Diana, and Cesar add plenty of humor and local context. Bring extra money for the $25 adult ranch fee and optional photos.
“This tour was amazing, so fun, knowledgeable, organized, professional, and surrounded by the most beautiful scenery! The driver was very punctual, picked us up right at our hotel, and drove us 45 mins to the ranch. The camels were so calm, healthy, well behaved, and treated properly by staff. Seeing how much they cared for the camels was very wholesome and def gave us peace of mind. The camel ride itself was about 25 mins on the beach and we were allowed to take pics and record with our phones during the ride which we appreciated! The only time we couldn’t use our phone was when we were having professional…”
Leave Cancun or the Riviera Maya early for Chichen Itza, with a guide-led visit, free time at the ruins, a cenote swim, buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and a short Valladolid stop. Guides such as Rafa, Cesar, Hugo, and Martin have helped make the day engaging, but pickup times and stop lengths can vary.
“Amazing tour!!! Guides awesome and they had a lot of knowledge. I recommend bringing an umbrella. The cenotes in Yucatan are amazing!”
Ride an automatic ATV through cactus-lined arroyos and shallow canyons at Tierra Sagrada with guides such as Beto, Adán, Dioney, and Zamir. After the ride, enjoy an unlimited Mexican buffet, ocean views, beer, and a short tequila and mezcal tasting. Pickup and safety gear are included.
“We had an amazing time on the 4x4 ATV adventure! Riding through the beach and trails was such a blast. It was our first time on ATVs, and we both found them very easy to operate, and all the safety equipment was in good shape. Our guide made sure to cover all safety instructions in detail, and we even ran a few practice loops on the beach before hitting the trails to feel fully comfortable. We were lucky to end up on a private tour, which made the experience feel extra special! A few tips for future travelers: depending on your location and other pickups, the ride to the starting…”
Spend about four hours at a jungle adventure park near Cancun, riding an ATV, taking three zipline flights, swimming at Cenote Verde Lucero, and tasting tequila at Hacienda Reserva Palacios. Guides such as Omar, Alan, and Moto Moto are known for keeping groups lively, but expect optional gear and photo-package sales.
“The cenote was special and beautiful. The ATV for a no experience rider was fun. The zip lines were a gas! Learned about tequila. Was one of my favorite days in life.”
Ride a speedboat or land transport into the Los Horcones rainforest, then tackle 19 ziplines, steep jungle paths, a tequila tasting, waterslides, river swimming, kayaks, and a small animal sanctuary. Guides including Pepe, Edgar, Chica, and Fernando keep the pace lively and safety-focused.
“- Operators were excellent; made the whole experience a lot of fun. - we did the activity with a 6yo; she was totally fine with it - and the operators made it safe for her. there were other families with kids also and they also seemed to really enjoy the experience. - the setting is amazing; on either side of the river and you get breathtaking views - the restaurant and bar at the bank of the river served great food and we had a relaxing experience at the end of the tour.”
Ride an automatic ATV through Cabo’s cactus-lined desert, then take a camel along a beach at Tierra Sagrada. Guides such as Juan, Miguel, Jorge, and Alina lead the activities, followed by tequila and mezcal tasting and an unlimited Mexican buffet. Bring a valid driving licence and budget for required fees.
“This excursion was excellent from the beginning to the end.. the ATV ride was awesome, Erica and his team were awesome, very patience with me. Alaina was excellent with the camel ride and lunch. This is a must do experience.”
Drive your own ATV from Cabo’s Migrino Desert through dry riverbeds, mountain trails, and Pacific beaches. Guides such as Javier, Alberto, and Raul set the pace, with hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and a tequila tasting included. Expect extra park, insurance, tip, and photo costs.
“This was so much fun the weather was perfect it was my first time doing the atv and I’m not going to lie I didn’t do good to start but my guide was very cool and helped me calm down. I did better I recommend this experience the views are awesome.”
Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone with guides such as Edgar, Gio, Miel, and Sylvia, stopping for tacos, seafood, desserts, six Mexican cocktails, and tastings of tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla. The small group tops out at 10 people, making it easy to ask questions and keep the pace social.
“The tacos and tequila we tasted were exceptional.The restaurants were very nice and the staff friendly and welcoming. Sylvia,our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. This was our second time on this tour and probably won't be our last. We socialized with strangers and became friends at the end. A must for everyone.”
You’ll ride an automatic 4X4 UTV from Tierra Sagrada through dusty arroyos, shallow canyons, and coastal Baja terrain with guides such as Zamir, Pepe, Adan, and Damian. Protective gear, hotel pickup, an unlimited Mexican buffet, cold beer, tequila, and mezcal are included, but entrance and insurance fees are extra.
“This was a super fun way to see Cabo. We were in a small group (just one other couple) and had so much fun. Pics are expensive (you can’t take your own) so know that going in. UTVs were surprisingly comfortable. Friends of Bill: they push the tequila tasting very hard so be aware.”
Travel from Cancun to three cenotes near Puerto Morelos, including Cenote Verde Lucero, for swimming, ziplining, and platform jumps. Guides such as Miguel, Chris, Luis, and Eric lead the activities, followed by tequila tasting, a Maya snack, and a dance show.
“3 cenotes, very commercialised experience, the water pool is cool if you first time experiencing it. Every step of the way you can feel the commercial selling pressure. For the same price other groups offer free lunch, but you have to pay extra here, and spoilers, the food was mediocre to say the best.”
Ride a well-trained horse through Baja desert trails and along a secluded beach near Cabo. Guides such as Reyes and Victor suit the pace to your group. Hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and tequila tasting are included, but add $25 for park entry and bring cash for extras.
“We booked a sunset horseback riding tour with this company, which also offers ATVs and tequila tastings. The price included hotel pickup and drop-off, which was convenient. The place itself was expected, a hut in the middle of dirt. We saw nicer spots later, but this was the first one we came across. They picked us up 3.5 hours before sunset. At check-in, a staff member told us we’d be riding for 3 hours and suggested adding ATVs for $100 to “kill time.” It felt like they planned it that way to upsell us. The beach is only a 15 minute horse ride away… they definitely didn’t have to pick…”
Ride a pedal-assist e-bike through Tierra Sagrada ranch, across cactus-lined desert paths and a Pacific beach. Guides such as Isha, Raul, and Pepe help first-time riders handle the bikes, then lead you to margarita-making, tequila and mezcal tasting, and a Mexican buffet.
“Such a great experience. The team was very communicative in the days leading up to the tour. Sent us instructions for our hotel pickup and what fees we’d be paying on-site ($40) for park entry fee and bike as fee. This information is included in their listing but it’s a nice reminder. For our 10am tour, we were told to be downstairs by 7:55am but our driver arrived at 8:29am. Our hotel bellboys took the initiative and contacted them on our behalf around 8:15am to which they said they were behind on some of their other pickups, but it’ll be about 13 more minutes before they arrive. We didn’t receive…”
Leave Cancun for a guided food walk through Puerto Morelos, with fish, shrimp, chicken, veggie, and Yucatecan pork tacos, a tequila tasting, free time by the sea, souvenir stops, and natural-flavor ice cream. Guides such as Carlos, Karina, Maui, and Aldo lead the outing in English.
“It was really good, I just think that it should be mentioned to bring mosquito repellent spray! I had fun though”
Spend 12 hours beyond Oaxaca City visiting the 2,000-year-old Tule Tree, Teotitlán textiles, Mitla, and Hierve el Agua. Guides such as Miguel, Adriel, Andrea, and Kevin bring humor and local context. Expect steep walking, a bilingual group, cash fees, buffet lunch, and a lively mezcal tasting.
“Adriel and Jose were friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Hierve Aguas beautiful views, be prepared for walking. Mezcal tasting was enjoyable. Overall, great experience.”
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