Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila

The Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities is a World Heritage site in Jalisco that stretches across extensive blue agave fields. Many traditional distilleries shape the area and show how production follows long-established methods.

Agave cultivation for tequila began in the 16th century, while fermented beverage and textile production in the region goes back over two millennia. This long history shaped the current landscape and production methods.

The agave fields and production facilities show how Mexican tequila traditions developed by combining indigenous techniques with European distillation methods. You can see this blend come alive today in the daily work of the distilleries.

The region is reachable by bus from Guadalajara, and day trips offer insights into cultivation and production. It is best to arrive in the morning to see the distilleries at full activity.

Beneath the agricultural landscape lie pre-Columbian structures from the Teuchitlan tradition, including temples, ceremonial grounds, and ball courts. These older settlement patterns show the region was an important center since ancient times.

GPS coordinates: 20.62829,-103.76999

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45