All aboard the tequila train Posted on 20 February 2019 The tequila train in Mexico is not quite the same as the one you might do with a group of friends at a bar. It is in fact an actual train that traverses through Jalisco from Guadalajara to Tequila, on which passengers can sip their favourite spirit. The Jose Cuervo Express has been in operation since 2012. Passengers can choose one of three classes to travel on: the express cars, premium cars and the premium plus cars. There are three express wagons. The premium wagons can accommodate 52 passengers and are equipped with seats as well as tables that sit up to four passengers each. The premium plus wagons are the most luxurious of the lot, with private tables and varied rooms, along with a bar, bartender and two waiters. Each coach has wooden finishes, comfortable seats and exquisite attention to detail in its interior. View this post on Instagram Like the wine train, only better. Tequila bound. A post shared by Sandy Todd Webster (@sandytoddwebster) on Feb 9, 2019 at 11:00am PST There are also three off-train experiences offered along the way that correlate with the class the passenger is travelling on: express, premium and premium plus. Experiences include a visit to La Rojeña, Jose Cuervo’s distillery, the agave fields, Mexican snacks, cocktails prepared with Jose Cuervo Special, a professional tasting guide, leisure time to explore the town of Tequila and more. View this post on Instagram Campos de agave 💚 #agave #camposdeagave #tequilajalisco #josecuervo #josecuervoexpress #tren #tequila #jalisco #guadalajara #mexico #wanderlust #stayandwander #exploremore #livemore #worryless A post shared by marly ☺️ (@marlytita) on Jan 29, 2019 at 9:34am PST Riding the Jose Cuervo Express costs $110 (roughly R1,552) per person. The premium experience costs $120 (approximately R1,693) and includes all of the above, except for the cocktails prepared with Jose Cuervo Especial. The premium plus experience costs $130 (roughly R1,835) and includes access to the onboard bar, cocktails prepared with tequila Tradicional and Jose Cuervo Especial, and a tour of the Reserva de la Familiar cellar. The company’s distillery, La Rojeña, is said to be the oldest in the Americas, and has been producing tequila for 250 years. The town of Tequila’s agave landscapes and ancient industrial amenities are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. For a sneak peak of the Jose Cuervo Express experience, watch below. Image source: Unsplash Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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