Agave Landscape of Tequila
Paisaje Agavero
Blue agave fields stretching between Tequila Volcano and the Río Grande valley, inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2006.
The UNESCO World Heritage agave landscape covers about 35,000 hectares, including agave plantations and historic distillery sites in Tequila, Amatitán, Arenal and other areas. Blue-gray agave plants stand in neat rows reaching the foot of the mountains, and they look especially beautiful in the setting sun. Most day tours include a visit to the fields to watch jimadores harvest agave hearts with long coa spades, and some estates offer horseback riding or hot-air balloon rides. Large fields are visible from Tequila town or along Federal Highway 15.
Opening hours
Open all day (field visits by group tour only)
Nearby sights
- Casa Herradura
- Los Azules Waterfall
- Tequila
- Parish of Santiago Apóstol
- Museo Los Abuelos
- National Tequila Museum
- José Cuervo La Rojeña Distillery
- Casa Sauza (La Perseverancia)