Where to Drink It: the 4 Best Shopping Tours in Mexico

1.Cabo San Lucas Shopping, Tequila Tasting, and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Spend about six hours combining Cabo sightseeing, a glassblowing demonstration, tequila tasting, and a catamaran trip to Santa Maria or Chileno Bay. Hotel pickup, snorkel gear, lunch, and an open domestic bar are included. Expect a shared vehicle, up to 100 people, and ocean conditions that can affect snorkeling.

“Awesome host at the party boat, although there was some miscommunication for the pickup at the hotel. Hoping that there was a text sent for the pick up time as well.”

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2.Lucha Libre, Tacos, Margaritas,Tequila and Night Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $119

Spend about 4.5 hours exploring downtown Cancun through five tacos, Mexican snacks, tequila tasting, a handmade tortilla lesson, mariachi music, and a lively Lucha Libre match. You’ll sit in the first row, wear a take-home mask, and enjoy a 22-ounce margarita in a souvenir yard. Pickup may be available, but confirm your location before booking.

“Alex and G were excellent tour guides! We were able to get some wonderful food, visit the local night market and see some amazing Luchadores! I would definitely recommend this experience if you’re wanting to experience Lucha Libre.”

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3..Acapulco Market Hands On Mex Cooking Class Mezcal & Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $89

Spend six hours with a guide such as José Mario Pacheco exploring Acapulco’s Municipal Market, the witch doctor market, and local neighborhoods. Buy ingredients, prepare guacamole, tortillas, fajitas, and hot sauce with a private chef, then eat your work. English, French, and Spanish tours are available.

“Our tour guide was friendly, professional, and very courteous. He was extremely knowledgeable about Acapulco and he tailored the door to our preferences.”

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4.City Highlights, Shopping, Tequila & Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $74Best value

Spend five hours seeing Mazatlán’s cliff divers, Lighthouse, Malecón, Cathedral, Market, and Golden Zone before relaxing at a beach club with pools, jacuzzis, beach chairs, and ocean views. A bilingual guide such as Omar or Jose Mickey Mouse leads the outing, with shared or private transport available.

“Omar was beyond excellent as our guide for the day! The meeting instructions were clear and easy to follow getting off of our cruise ship, and Omar was there waiting for my family (60s, 30s, and a 4 and 2 year old) with a sign. He greeted us with cold water, soda, and cervesas, and explained the plan for the day. Then he helped load us into the open air truck, and we were on our way! He took his time stopping at multiple beautiful vistas, and explained the history and fun facts along the way. We were able to stop at the Cathedral and shop around for as long…”

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