Valle de Guadalupe

One of our favorite areas that we frequently visit to enjoy wine tasting is Valle de Guadalupe, the premier wine location of Mexico.

Where is Guadalupe Valley
This charming rural region, also known as the Baja Wine Country or Wine Route, is located between the city of Ensenada and the town of Tecate, in Northern Baja California.

Leaves and Grapes in the Wine Route

The meandering narrow road that links small, unique villages within this beautiful valley, is known as "La Ruta del Vino" or "The Wine Route".

The Vallecitos area in the Baja Wine Country

Wine tasting. Types of wine
You will enjoy the climate that makes Valle de Guadalupe an excellent venue for a wide assortment of high quality local wines to be sampled. Take a lunch break or stop for dinner in any restaurant of this wine area and you will likely taste one of the many locally-grown varietals. Sampling the wines of this bountiful area while enjoying its local cuisine is truly a delightful experience. The viticulture of the valley is booming. Some wines are establishing its own separate identity and being listed in national, international and local restaurants.

Some of the varieties of red wine produced in this northern Baja region are Zinfandel Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.

And some of the varieties of white wine are Riesling, Saint Emilion, Chenin Blanc, Palomino, Sauvignon Blanc.

Several sport and cultural events are held such as wine tasting, wine tours, fishing tournaments, regattas, concerts, cook-offs and gourmet contests.

Fiestas de la Vendimia are held in August every year. These festivities last 17 days.

Since an average of more than 20,000 visitors are expected every year, we recommend you to book a hotel well in advance.