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Tequila
A Mexican town famed for distilling a namesake agave spirit, surrounded by blue agave fields in a volcanic landscape, part of a UNESCO heritage site.
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No, this isn’t a mid-article order for everyone’s favorite Mexican tipple! It’s actually a town in its own right. Sat between the beige-hued canyons of wild inland Jalisco, the small speck on the map has been fueling spring break parties and hedonistic booze sessions since anyone can remember. Its gift to the world? Tequila, of course! You can taste it at virtually any stop around the train station, but the José Cuervo Distillery often takes the biscuit. As a destination, Tequila is also stunning. Agave plantations frame the hillsides, a stone-fronted church adorns the plaza, and ice cream-colored cottages abound.
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11 of Mexico’s Best Kept Secret Cities
Read more...Move over, Mexico City. Begone big Cancun. This list is all about seeking out the hidden towns of Michoacán, Jalisco, the Yucatan, and beyond. It spans from coast to coast, through cowboy canyons, and across plantations of yucca and agave, looking to pin down places that you won’t forget in a hurry. From the tile-fronted […]