Origin of tequila

First of all, we want to tell you about the national drink par excellence, the liquid that can’t be missing from any good party: tequila!

For example… What famous drink is made with the
stuff dreams are made of? Well… the margarita. In addition to the famous tequila shots, there are tequila-based drinks that are truly delicious. Where can you try one of the best cocktails in Cancun made with this type of alcohol? In the restaurants and bars of the Grand Oasis Palm hotel. You won’t be disappointed.

Its origin is in Tequila, Jalisco. It is an alcoholic beverage distilled from the agave plant. In the Natuáhl language, it means workplace. This is because it referencia a las zonas de trabajo en donde se desarrollaban los trabajos agrícolas de recolección del agave.

It was the jimadores (farmers) who were in charge of this arduous task of obtaining the coveted plant from which our aforementioned alcohol comes. It should not be confused with mezcal, which also comes from agave. There are several well-known factories in Mexico that produce this elixir, such as José Cuervo or Siete Leguas.

Tequila Tour

What does the tequila tour consist of? It’s an excursion through the rural area of ​​Jalisco, known as the Tequila Route. Depending on the tour you choose, you’ll be offered different activities, but the essence and plan are generally the same. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the blue agave fields, where you can observe the large plantations, admire the beautiful landscapes, and walk among them. These fields are declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In addition, they’ll explain the harvesting, distillation, and tequila-making processes at the distillery. And, of course, they’ll also give you a taste of their own homemade tequila.

Visit to the magical town of Tequila, Jalisco

The Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. It was originally held by the Spanish in 1530 and finally recovered by the Mexicans in 1821. One of the must-see buildings is the Baroque church of the Parish of Santiago Apóstol, right in the city center.

We can also stroll through its famous plaza, where various activities are organized, such as the Papantla Flying Dances. This ancient ceremony, known and performed throughout Mexico, consisted of rituals praying for corn, greater fertility, and harvests, among other things. The dance was born to appease the gods and end the terrible droughts that plagued their lands.

This ceremony consists of five men dressed in traditional white and red attire with headdresses representing the sun and the rainbow. Four of the men climb a 30-meter-long pole, to which they eventually tie themselves while the fifth member plays an instrument at the top. The four men represent the four elements (water, air, earth, fire) and also the cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west). The tension builds as they descend their dance to the ground. A spectacle certainly worth seeing.