Yes, we were on yet another trip. This time for nine days. I realize that I'm waaaay behind on my travel posts, like 5 trips behind! Heck, I haven't even started posting on our last road trip yet. I also realize that I'm kinda mixing and matching travel posts and have gotten two emails from folks saying how confusing it is for them. For this, I apologize. I am trying not to mix trips on consecutive days, so hopefully that helps!
As for this last trip, well, we started in a familiar locale, one of our favorite cities. And wanting to start things off on the "right foot", went to an old standby of ours.
We did stay at different accommodations this time. We loved our "suite", though it was quite hot, and the place had no A/C.
The staff was wonderful, and there was even an official snorer "greeter" on site at all times!
We did two amazing tours here. One was a private historical tour combined with eats. We have been to the historical center of the city several times; but we did learn a lot and visited some places we would never had found on our own.
We also had our favorite tacos of the trip on this tour.
The second was a small group (4 people) tour of the largest market in the city. Our guide was a former chef/caterer who was simply amazing! And we got to try some interesting eats as well!
Our next stop was the city with the third largest metropolitan area in the country. It's also home to some iconic dishes, which of course, we got to try.
We also did a private food tour one day and a fantastic walking tour of the city the next.
We also had our two favorite dinners of the trip here as well.
Our next stop is famous for its namesake agave spirit.
We loved the friendly, laid-back vibe here. Folks were warm and kind….and yes, it was indeed warm with temps in the triple digits when we visited. It was nice to be ensconced in a wonderful five-star hotel in the town.
We did two distillery tours, the first took us to a demonstration garden so we could watch the Jimador in action.
We had booked a VIP tour, so the second half consisted of a wonderful private tasting, followed by a nice three course meal.
The second distillery tour was one with a familiar brand name.
This tour exceeded my expectations and really helped to "fill in the blanks". We also did a private combined distilled beverage and chocolate tasting.
This was such a beautiful and charming town.
We really took to this "Pueblo Magico". I even found my favorite "breakfast" spot in the "Callejon del Taco".
And the Missus could polish off a liter of Crema de Coco or Coconut water from this cart in a minute.
Yes, we loved our time in this state. The sights, the sounds, the food, the agave spirits! But it was the warm and friendly people that really made an impression on us!
They work so hard, but always seemed to have time for a smile!
We can't wait to return!
Thanks for stopping by, I'll have something for San Diego tomorrow!