Ciudad de México Trip Overview
On this winery tour from Mexico City, travel to Querétaro, one of Mexico’s most prosperous wine-growing areas. You’ll spend a relaxing day away from the big city as you tour Freixenet, one of Mexico’s most famous makers of sparkling wine. Learn about the wine-making process and visit an underground wine cellar. You’ll then venture to Tepozotlán, where you’ll visit the Colonial Religious Art Museum and the San Francisco Javier Temple.
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Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Ciudad de México, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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On this winery tour from Mexico City, travel to Querétaro, one of Mexico’s most prosperous wine-growing areas. You’ll spend a relaxing day away from the big city as you tour Freixenet, one of Mexico’s most famous makers of sparkling wine. Learn about the wine-making process and visit an underground wine cellar. You’ll then venture to Tepozotlán, where you’ll visit the Colonial Religious Art Museum and the San Francisco Javier Temple.
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Stop At: Freixenet Mexico, Carretera San Juan del Rio a Cadereyta Km 40.5, Ezequiel Montes 76686 Mexico
Querétaro is one of Mexico’s most prominent wine-producing areas and is known for its output of sparkling wines. Most vineyards in the region are found at an altitude of 6,500 feet (2,000 meters), and the most well-known winery in the region is Freixenet, which you’ll visit on this wine tour from Mexico City.
When you arrive, watch a video on the history of Cavas Freixenet before beginning a tour of the winery facilities. You’ll have the chance to see and learn about the entire wine-making process, from harvesting to bottling to labeling. The tour includes a trip down to the wine cellars, 82 feet (25 meters) below ground, a few wine tastings and a visit to the Freixenet Wine Boutique.
You’ll then head to the colonial-style town of Tepozotlán. Here you’ll visit the San Francisco Javier Temple, which is part of a Jesuit monastery. Your guide will teach you about the history of the monastery while you view the archaeological artwork and objects and admire the Baroque architecture.
Duration: 11 hours
