GUADALAJARA SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Dawn on the Diamante: A Vintage Ride Through Tequila Country
An 11-hour round trip aboard the José Cuervo Express® in the exclusive Diamante Coach that pairs guided Reserva de la Familia tastings, a La Rojeña distillery visit and a Mexican show with time to explore the Pueblo Mágico de Tequila.
Dawn on the Diamante: A Vintage Ride Through Tequila Country.
Adventure brief
Dawn on the Diamante: A Vintage Ride Through Tequila Country
Experiencia Diamante Amanecer places you aboard Mexico’s most beautiful passenger train for an 11-hour journey through the agave fields surrounding Guadalajara. In the Diamante Coach you’ll combine vintage glamour with guided Reserva de la Familia tastings, a curated tour of La Rojeña and access to its private cava, a Mexican show and time to walk the streets of the Pueblo Mágico de Tequila before returning by bus.
Set against the heart of Jalisco’s agave fields, the Experiencia Diamante Amanecer offers an immersive 11-hour odyssey aboard Mexico’s most beautiful passenger train, the José Cuervo Express®. Departing from Guadalajara, this trip whisks travelers through sweeping blue agave landscapes, where the rugged, pointed plants stretch across the rolling terrain under expansive skies. This region, famed for giving the world tequila, is more than scenery—it’s a living cultural landscape shaped by centuries of artisanal tradition.
Aboard the exclusive Diamante Coach, guests step back in time amidst the vintage glamour of repujado tin ceilings, leather seating inspired by charrería, and broad wooden tables. The coach’s elegance sets the stage for a premium tequila tasting of Reserva de la Familia®, guided by expert tequileros who reveal the art and heritage behind each sip.
The journey unfolds with a guided tour of La Rojeña distillery—Jose Cuervo’s historic home—where copper stills and the scent of oak barrels tell stories of tequila’s evolution. Next is free time in the Pueblo Mágico de Tequila, its colonial streets buzzing with vibrant shops and local cuisine to complement the day’s indulgences.
Returning to the agave fields later, travelers witness a traditional jima demonstration, where jimadores skillfully harvest agave piñas using coa knives. As dusk falls, a colorful Mexican performance ignites the evening with music and dance—the perfect crescendo to a day blending natural beauty, craft, and culture.
Operated by Aventurate por Jalisco, this experience highlights the region’s signature landscapes and traditions with style and substance, making it a standout choice for visitors seeking an authentic and elegant encounter with Mexico’s tequila heartland.
Route Schematic
Route schematic and key stops
A linear itinerary links train departure, guided tastings and distillery access with free time in Tequila and field demonstrations.
Registration & Departure — Guadalajara
Check-in runs 08:00–08:30 hrs and the José Cuervo Express® departs from the station in Guadalajara.
Guided tasting
11:30–12:30 hrs: an educational tasting led by a tequila expert featuring Reserva de la Familia®.
La Rojeña distillery tour
12:30–14:00 hrs: a guided tour of La Rojeña® including access to its private cava.
Free time — Pueblo Mágico de Tequila
14:00–16:15 hrs: time to explore the town of Tequila independently.
Mexican show
16:15–17:00 hrs: a cultural performance presented as part of the experience.
Agave fields and jima demonstration
17:15–19:00 hrs: a visit to agave fields with a demonstration of jima (agave harvesting).
Boarding for return — bus to Casa Cuervo
19:00 hrs: boarding and departure by bus toward Casa Cuervo – EDISA.
Approximate arrival — Casa Cuervo – EDISA, Tlaquepaque
20:00 hrs: expected arrival at Casa Cuervo – EDISA in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco.
This experience is reserved for adults; minors are not admitted.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Diamante Coach: vintage glamour onboard
Ride in the tour’s most exclusive carriage, where period décor and elevated service frame the journey through agave country.
Guided Reserva de la Familia tasting
An educational, guided tasting led by a tequila expert offers participants a focused sampling of Reserva de la Familia® as part of the onboard program.
La Rojeña and its private cava
The itinerary includes a curated tour of La Rojeña® with access to the distillery’s private cava and a broader visit to Tequila’s production sites and culture.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
Beginning with morning registration and departure from Guadalajara, the day balances onboard refinement and ground-level cultural immersion: a guided tasting and a distillery tour in the first half, an afternoon of free time in the Pueblo Mágico, a live Mexican show, and visits to agave fields with a jima demonstration before boarding a coach for the return leg.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience works for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full-day program lasting approximately 11 hours.
Registration takes place 08:00–08:30 hrs with departure from the José Cuervo Express® station in Guadalajara.
The itinerary includes regional snacks and a premium bar onboard, plus a guided tasting and distillery access as part of the program.
Experience is exclusively for adults; minors are not permitted to participate.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does Experiencia Diamante Amanecer last?
The experience runs approximately 11 hours.
When and where do I check in?
Registration is scheduled from 08:00–08:30 hrs with departure from the José Cuervo Express® station in Guadalajara.
Is this experience suitable for children?
No; minors are not admitted. The experience is only for adults.
What does the ticket include?
The program includes travel in the Diamante Coach, a guided Reserva de la Familia tasting, a tour of La Rojeña with access to the private cava, onboard regional snacks and a premium bar, a Mexican show, time to explore the Pueblo Mágico de Tequila and visits to agave fields with a jima demonstration.
Will I have time to explore Tequila independently?
Yes; the itinerary provides free time in the Pueblo Mágico of Tequila from 14:00–16:15 hrs.
When and where does the tour return at the end of the day?
Boarding for the bus departure back to Casa Cuervo – EDISA occurs at 19:00 hrs with an approximate arrival at Casa Cuervo – EDISA in Tlaquepaque around 20:00 hrs.
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