We woke up early in Puerto Vallarta to a perfectly warm, sun-soaked morning—one of those days that instantly puts you in vacation mode. Today’s plan was the Princess shore excursion to a tequila tasting factory, an experience we’d done once before and were excited to repeat.
Why go back? Because this is rumored to be the only place you can buy their specialty flavored tequilas—Coffee, Almond, and Peach—and trust me, they’re worth the hype. The excursion costs $49.95 and is listed as a 4-hour tour. We skipped the version that includes lunch and a show since we already knew we could grab food and drinks à la carte afterward for much less.
Before heading out, we spent some time strolling along the Malecón, Puerto Vallarta’s iconic oceanfront walkway. Since it was the first week of November, the city was beautifully decorated with Día de los Muertos displays—colorful, meaningful, and absolutely stunning. We popped into a jewelry store (just browsing this time), stopped by City Hall, and visited the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We’ve been inside before, so we admired it from the outside and continued soaking in the atmosphere.
Then it was time for the tequila adventure. The drive to the factory took about 30 minutes, followed by a quick and informative lesson on tequila-making before the fun part—the tasting. We sampled a variety of tequilas, from smooth blancos to rich añejos, and yes…they were just as good as we remembered.
Naturally, after the tasting we made a beeline for the counter to stock up on our favorites, including a few añejos and a gift pack. Since we bought five bottles and a gift pack the staff surprised us with an extra bottle for free—bonus! So we picked the new mango-flavored tequila, which was dangerously delicious.
Lunch came next, and before we knew it, our “4-hour” tour had turned into nearly 6 hours—not a bad problem to have when you’re having fun.
Here’s where things got interesting: on the walk back through the terminal, we passed several shops and noticed one selling the exact same tequilas. We stopped in and learned it was the same owner, same products, and same prices. The store was called Magic Beer, and they also offer tequila tastings right there.
💡 Travel hack unlocked.
Now I know that next time, I can book a different excursion, enjoy more of Puerto Vallarta, and simply stop at the shop on the way back to the ship to pick up our favorite tequilas.
Puerto Vallarta truly has so much to offer—and sometimes, repeat visits teach you the best insider tips of all. Cheers to learning, sipping, and always finding a smarter way to travel! 🍹✨
