Enjoy a great wine taste through the Valle de Santo Tomas de Aquino

NOTE: If you are traveling with an Infant, please bring your own car seat

Duration

6 hrs

About the tour

• The Old Wine Route is located south of Ensenada approximately 40 km (25 miles). It is made up of the 3 oldest valleys in the region: La Grulla, Santo Tomas and San Vicente Ferrer.
• On this route you will find the first wineries and the oldest vineyards where wine was made for the first time in Baja California.
• This route has spaces where you can taste incredible wines and find unique landscapes.

Places to visit

• Santo Tomas de Aquino Valley, Ancient Wine Route
• Wineries of Santo Tomas
• Bodega Viñedos Aldo Palafox

What to expect

• 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 Valley on the Old Wine Route.
• Travel along Baja California's oldest wine route, located an hour south of Ensenada.
• Our first (1 hour) stop will be at Bodegas de Santo Tomas, you will have the opportunity to taste the labels of the Mexico line (included in the price) and learn more about the first wine producers in the region. Santo Tomas Winery founded in 1888 is the oldest in Baja California recognized internationally for its excellent wines. The winery where they produce the wine is off limits (it is the round building in the middle of the vineyards, designed by Alejandro D'Acosta.
• Afterwards, we will visit Viñedos Aldo Cesar Palafox, both heir to the oldest winemaking tradition in the region and an example of the latest 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 recognized for her excellent boutique wines.
• You will be taken back to your hotel around 4:00 p.m. You will have bottled water and snacks during the tour.

Included

• Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Ensenada or Valle de Guadalupe at no additional cost.
• Experienced local guide/driver.
• Transportation by private vehicle (sedan and minivan).
• Appetizers / Light snacks.
• Bottled water/ice.
• Pioneer tasting (5 wines line Mexico) Bodegas de Santo Tomas.
• Basic tasting of 3 wines Bodeda Viñedos Aldo Palafox

Not Included

• Lunch or meals.
• Purchase of wines and other beverages.
• Gratuities

Additional Information

• Tour recommended for adults 18 years old & up, if you are bringing kids, please specify in comments.
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Not wheelchair accessible vehicles
• Stroller accessible
• Dress code is casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• 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
• 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 ATM machines available

Note: For larger groups (more than 15 person), please send an email to us with your request)"