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Historic centre and museum · Tequila, Jalisco
Centro de Tequila e Museo Nacional del Tequila
The town centre, with the stone church of Santiago Apóstol, the plaza and the museum that tells the story of the drink.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Centro de Tequila e Museo Nacional del Tequila
Tequila’s centre has the main plaza with a bandstand, the stone church of Santiago Apóstol, built in the 17th century, and streets of low houses with distilleries, shops and restaurants. The smell of cooked agave spreads through the streets near the factories.
The National Museum of Tequila, one block from the plaza, tells the story of the drink, from the first mezcal distillations in the region to the birth of the denomination of origin, with tools, stills, old bottles and photographs.
Around the plaza are the oldest distilleries, with tours that show the ovens, mills and barrels. Many cantinas serve the region’s traditional drink, served with sangrita.
In early December the National Tequila Fair fills the town with parades, music and charrería.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two hours.
Best time
During the day. The museum usually closes on Mondays.
How to get there
In downtown Tequila, a few steps from the main plaza.
Tip
Try the cántaro, a tequila drink with citrus fruits served in a clay pot.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Centro de Tequila e Museo Nacional del Tequila
What is in the National Museum of Tequila?
The history of the drink, with tools, stills, old bottles and photographs.
What is sangrita?
A drink made from tomato or orange juice with chili, served alongside tequila.
When is the tequila fair?
In early December.