Experience on the Old Wine Route All inclusive
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Trip Highlights
Visit the oldest winery in Baja California
Visit Aldo Cesar Palafox Vineyards Winery
Visit the oldest winery in Baja California
Visit Aldo Cesar Palafox Vineyards Winery
Visit the oldest winery in Baja California
Visit Aldo Cesar Palafox Vineyards Winery
Description
The Old Wine Route is located south of Ensenada approximately 25 miles (40 km). It is made up of the 3 oldest valleys in the region: La Grulla, Santo Tomas de Aquino and San Vicente Ferrer. On this route you will find the first wineries and oldest vineyards where wine was made for the first time in Baja California, resulting in wines of the highest quality.
This route has spaces where you can taste incredible wines and find unique landscapes.
Itinerary
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You will be picked up from your hotel or Airbnb in Ensenada, Valle de Guadalupe between 9:45 AM and 10:00 AM. During this 6-hour excursion you will be transferred to the Santo Tomas de Aquino Valley on the Old Wine Route.
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Travel along Baja California's oldest wine route, located an hour south of the Ensenada.
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Our first stop (1 hour) will be at Bodegas de Santo Tomas, you will have the opportunity to taste the labels Mexican lines (included in the price) and learn more about the first wine producers in the region. Santo Tomas founded in 1888 is the Baja California’s oldest internationally known vineyard for its excellent wines. The area where they produce the wine is a round building in the middle of the vineyards, designed by Alejandro D'Acosta.
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Afterwards, we will visit the Aldo Cesar Palafox Vineyards, which is both the heir to the oldest winemaking tradition in the region and an example of the most recent innovations in winemaking technology. You will be able to taste labels from the Basic line (included in the price) by winemaker Lourdes Martínez Ojeda, internationally renowned for her excellent boutique wines.
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You will be taken back to your hotel around 5:00 p.m. You will have bottled water and snacks during the tour.
Tour Info
Duration
6 hours
Group Size
2 to 20 people
Price starts at
$160
Languages
English , Spanish
The best flavours of the Old Wine Route
Wine tasting and artisanal cheese platter, cold meats and local products.
Touring the history of Mexican wine
You will have the unique opportunity to visit the oldest vineyards in Baja California.
Included
- Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Ensenada or Valle de Guadalupe at no additional cost
- Light snacks
- Bottled water/ice
- Wine tasting (4 wines Line Mexico)
- Wine tasting (3 wines Basic Line) accompanied by a cheese board, cold meats and local products
Excluded
- Additional food.
- Tips
- Purchase of wines and other beverages
Things to know
Duration
The tour lasts approximately 6 hours.
Age Requirement
All ages are welcome.
Weather
Tours operate rain or shine.
In summer, use sunscreen, a cap or hat, and sunglasses.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for full refund.
Dress Code
Dress code is casual and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Important Information
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Not wheelchair accessible vehicles
Stroller accessible
You can pay with credit/debit card everywhere, but bring some cash for tipping and souvenirs.
Don’t need to exchange Us Dollars to Mexican Pesos, Us Dollars cash accepted everywhere
Few ATMs available
Recommendations
Tour recommended for adults 18 years old & up, if you are bringing kids, please specify in comments.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
We recommend to have breakfast before the tour
Don’t forget to call your bank to tell them you will be in Mexico, in order to avoid being blocked.
Pickup location
Any hotel in Ensenada.
Any hotel in Valle de Guadalupe.
B&B in Ensenada and/or Valle de Guadalupe.
Vacational rentals.
Not available to CRUISE SHIP VISITORS
Duration
The tour lasts approximately 6 hours.
Age Requirement
All ages are welcome.
Weather
Tours operate rain or shine.
In summer, use sunscreen, a cap or hat, and sunglasses.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for full refund.
Dress Code
Dress code is casual and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Important Information
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Not wheelchair accessible vehicles
Stroller accessible
You can pay with credit/debit card everywhere, but bring some cash for tipping and souvenirs.
Don’t need to exchange Us Dollars to Mexican Pesos, Us Dollars cash accepted everywhere
Few ATMs available
Recommendations
Tour recommended for adults 18 years old & up, if you are bringing kids, please specify in comments.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
We recommend to have breakfast before the tour
Don’t forget to call your bank to tell them you will be in Mexico, in order to avoid being blocked.
Pickup location
Any hotel in Ensenada.
Any hotel in Valle de Guadalupe.
B&B in Ensenada and/or Valle de Guadalupe.
Vacational rentals.
Not available to CRUISE SHIP VISITORS
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