Casa Herradura
Hacienda San José del Refugio, Amatitán
A 19th-century hacienda distillery in Amatitán, with preserved ruins of the old plant and the final stop of the Tequila Express sightseeing train.
Casa Herradura is located in Amatitán, about 15 km southeast of Tequila. The Hacienda San José del Refugio on the site dates to the 19th century. The grounds preserve the ruins of the old distillery, the owner's mansion, and a small chapel, which stand alongside the newer production buildings. The estate is one of the components of the World Heritage site 'Ancient Industrial Facilities.' Tours cover the ovens, fermentation, and aging cellars, followed by a tasting. The Tequila Express sightseeing train, which departs from Guadalajara, ends its journey here. Reservations are required. Getting back to Tequila takes about 20 minutes by taxi or car.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 09:00–16:00; guided tours by session
Nearby sights
- Agave Landscape of Tequila
- Los Azules Waterfall
- Tequila
- Parish of Santiago Apóstol
- Museo Los Abuelos
- National Tequila Museum
- José Cuervo La Rojeña Distillery
- Casa Sauza (La Perseverancia)