Taste the rich diversity of Mexico’s agave spirits on the Secret Agave Bar Tour in Puerto Vallarta. This journey pairs craft cocktails with deep dives into five unique agave varieties.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
This experience requires only basic mobility for walking between bars and standing during tastings.
Wildlife
History
Agave spirits have been crafted in Jalisco for centuries, rooted in indigenous traditions preluding Spanish distillation techniques.
Conservation
Local producers increasingly emphasize sustainable agave harvesting to counteract environmental impacts from over-farming.
Vallarta Food Tours - Internal
Taste the rich diversity of Mexico’s agave spirits on the Secret Agave Bar Tour in Puerto Vallarta. This journey pairs craft cocktails with deep dives into five unique agave varieties.
Vallarta Food Tours - Internal is a Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco–based culinary tour operator that showcases the region’s flavors through a broad collection of guided tasting experiences. The operator presents 21 distinct tours and experiences across Old Town Puerto Vallarta and nearby towns, including Bucerías, Sayulita, Pitillal, and downtown neighborhoods such as Versalles.
Offerings include short walking tastings and longer curated excursions: Vegan Vallarta Food Tour (three hours, six stops); Seafood Lovers Tour (three hours in Old Town); Vallarta By Road (4.5 hours with eight stops aboard an air‑conditioned Mercedes Sprinter); E‑Bike Taco Tour (3.5 hours with seven samples); and The Street — Evening Taco Adventure (three hours, eight dishes). Specialty experiences feature agave and spirit education — Agave Spirits Experience, El Tequilero, El Mezcalier — brewery-focused itineraries with multiple tastings, and the Ultimate Overnight Trip to Tequila.
Tours combine local dishes (tacos, ceviche, pozole, churros, grilled seafood), craft beer tastings, and agave spirit samplings with on‑route cultural context provided by local guides. Select tastings occur in private tasting rooms for focused agave education, while other tours visit family‑run restaurants, street stalls, and craft breweries.
Durations vary from about two hours for intimate tastings to four and a half hours for more expansive tours. Meeting points are centered in Puerto Vallarta with options to visit neighboring towns on specific itineraries. Vallarta Food Tours - Internal focuses on authentic venues, regionally rooted menus, and guided interpretation of culinary traditions for travelers seeking curated food and drink experiences in Banderas Bay.
Location
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Based in Old Town and surrounding towns
Tours Offered
21
Diverse guided food and drink experiences
Typical Duration
2–4.5 hrs
Short tastings to half‑day excursions
Tour Styles
Walking, E-bike, Bus, Private
Multiple transport and tasting formats
Reserve a spot on a small-group tour or private tasting to sample local dishes, craft beer, and agave spirits.
Book in Advance
Tours fill quickly, especially on weekends—reserve early to secure your spot.
Arrive with ID
Bring valid government-issued identification to verify you meet the 18+ age requirement.
Pace Yourself
You’ll sample multiple spirits; drink water in between to stay hydrated.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour involves walking between bars in urban settings—comfortable footwear is a must.
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for navigating city streets between venues during the tour.
Photo ID
Required for legal verification of age (18+) to participate and drink.
Light jacket or shawl
Useful during cooler evening temperatures without sacrificing style.
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Water bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings to fully enjoy the experience.