Valle De Guadalupe, Baja California
MEXICO'S WINE REGION
Mexico's Wine Country
Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe has exploded in popularity over the last 10 years and is finally gaining the recognition it deserves within the international food and wine scene. Just 70 miles from the Mexican/Californian border lies over 150 vineyards, countless restaurants, gourmet food trucks, and endless outdoor activities. It’s impossible to experience everything in one trip – but that’s great news. The fine wine, renowned chefs, and unique hotels will keep you coming back to this ever-growing destination time and again.
QUICK FACTS
- 150+ Vineyards
- Award-Winning Restaurants
- Boutique Hotels: Luxury, Glamping, Value
- 70 miles South of the San Diego border
- MXN Pesos & US Dollars accepted
- Spanish & English language
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What The Experts Say...
"Referred to as the Napa Valley of Mexico, and for good reason. The wines being produced by the region’s wineries are worth serious consideration, even by seasoned oenophiles. Its fine dining restaurants, offer sophisticated food at a fraction of what you’d pay in America."
"Valle de Guadalupe is Baja’s answer to Napa. Regional wines have long lured oenophiles South of the Border, and now its inventive restaurants and eco-chic hotels are drawing a wider audience."
"Barely an hour from the border near San Diego and minutes from the port city of Ensenada, Baja California's dry and sunny Valle de Guadalupe is one of the most intriguing destinations for food and wine in North America right now. Travelers willing to cross the border are rewarded with must-try limited-release wines, some of the best olive oils in the New World, remarkable aged cheeses, and top-notch cooking at some of Latin America's most-talked-about restaurants."
"Valle de Guadalupe is not exactly undiscovered—plenty of gringos have visited the picturesque Ruta del Vino ("wine route") since the winemakers began arriving in ‘90s—but it’s still being explored and developed. And in addition to lots of excellent wine, the valley is also home to some of Mexico's most innovative chefs."
"An Unexpected Wine Sanctuary in Baja California - Vineyards and culinary marvels beckon in the austere backcountry of the Valle de Guadalupe in Mexico."
"The West’s New Hottest Wine Region Is South of the Border - Cutting-edge new tasting rooms, world-class open-flame cooking, and stunning hotels are making northern Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe the hottest spot in the West for a wine-fueled adventure
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FAQs
The “Guadalupe Valley” is located in the municipality of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. 12 miles North Ensenada and 70 miles South from the Mexican/Californian border.
For people coming from California, the best way is to cross the border and drive down South. Enjoy the scenic route for a short drive to Valle de Guadalupe. People traveling from the Midwest or the East coast, it’s best to fly to San Diego, rent a car and drive down South. (Read: Step-by-step guide from San Diego to Valle.)
Valle de Guadalupe’s weather can vary from arid to Mediterranean. During the Summer it’s typically hot and dry with consistent winds along the Pacific coast. During Spring and Fall you’ll find that it’s cooler, but the sun is still shining bright. This is also the busiest time of the year. If you prefer a quieter experience you might want to go in the Winter. Although you do risk rainy and gloomy weather.
Is a popular tourist destination for wine and Baja Med cuisine lovers. It has over 180 wineries and a wide variety of award-winning restaurants and casual spots to brunch, and dine.
It’s absolutely safe to travel to Valle de Guadalupe. What is recommended is to hire a tour operator that is familiar with the area so you just sit back and enjoy what Valle has to offer. Some tour operators offer pick up/drop off from downtown San Diego or the pedestrian crossing at the border
The key here is: layers! Always pack a coat, jacket or sweater for the colder mornings and nights. Summer will still require something warm for the cooler evening temps, but the desert heat during the day will call for shorts, dresses, skirts, and short-sleeve tops. If you’re going in Winter, you might want to bring along a heavy/rain jacket, umbrella, and shoes you won’t mind getting muddy.
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