Agave Distilled Factory and Artisans Town Private Vehicle

5.0 (11 reviews)5 hMazatlánSightseeingFood & drinkFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:40 pm, 2 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Mazatlán20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 5 h. Latest sensible start: 10:20 am.
  4. 1:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 1:40 pm
    Back at the gangway2 h 50 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Mazatlán call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 5 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 1:40 pm — 1 h 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 2:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Mazatlán cruise terminal (Puerto de Mazatlán).

Among the 130 Mazatlán shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 97% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Mazatlán call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

A little bit of everything is what you will get in this experience, you will learn about our Mexican traditions, can have a personalized belt in front of you to end up getting samples of this ancient beverage, "Los Osuna", that has being made in the area since 1876.

Private tour English, Spanish

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Stop 1
    We make a short stop at Los Limones cemetery, in here, your tour guide will explain you one of the biggest traditions that we have in Mexico "Dia de Muertos" or "Day of the Death". A tradition where we honor our relatives that are no longer with us.
    15 min
  2. 2
    Stop 2
    On this stop, you will learn about the local tradition of breading different types of roosters.
    15 min
  3. 3
    La Noria
    At La Noria, we visit one of the biggest and most important saddlers in town, the Salas family factory, where they make sandals, belts, leather masks and elaborated saddles. At the same factory, we will have the oportunity to enjoy how Alberto, a local artisan, turns a piece of clay, into an spectacular piece of art. After having a few minutes to walk around this historical town, we will visit Saint Anthony of Padua Church, where your tour guide will talk to you about the history of both.
    1 h
  4. 4
    Los Osuna Blue Agave Tour
    We will drive by a Blue Agave plantation before we get to the tequila Factory, in here, your tour guide will explain the process: fermentation, distillation, aging barrels and everything about this ancient beverage to finish enjoying samples from the different types of Agave Distilled that Los Osuna factory makes.
    50 minAdmission included
  5. 5
    La Noria
    We will have time for lunch at one of the restaurants in this picturesque village, your tour guide will recommend one according on what you are looking for,
    1 h

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

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