Iconic culinary adventure in Valle de Guadalupe

A region gifted with some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. A mixture of desert, oceans, dunes, and incredible local hidden jewels. Recently, the region has become world famous because of the wine production in the “Wine Route”. In Baja California, 90% of Mexican wine is produced, with more than 150 wine houses. The Wine Route includes the valleys of the Northern region of the Peninsula.

After landing in Ensenada, we will drive to the Valley. During this drive, we will visit Puerto Nuevo, recognized internationally for its lobster, a tradition since the 1950s, when fishermen and their wives offered fresh delicacies from the sea to American tourists, served with rice, beans, a unique spicy sauce and large flour tortillas. This way of eating lobster has become very popular and Puerto Nuevo is now a lobster villa with dozens of restaurants, cobbled streets, crafts and cafes.

For the evening, we will have a drink at rooftop, that will work as an exceptional viewpoint with the best view of the bay of all Valle de Guadalupe.

We will start this journey enjoying the true local flavours in a small but surprisingly delicious home style restaurant: La Cocina de Doña Esthela -  a hidden jewel in Valle de Guadalupe. Try “machaca con huevo”, a breakfast awarded as the best breakfast in the world by FoodHub magazine.

LAS NUBES: A project born in 2008, is the most recent renowned vineyard in the Guadalupe Valley. However, its early existence does not make a dent in the quality of its wines. Here, we will have an exclusive “Blind tasting”, to learn about the local flavours and aromas in the wines.

CASA DE PIEDRA: It was born as a family-inspired project in 1997. The motor idea is and always has been; obtain wines that are characterized by their "origin". Here, we will visit “Conchas de Piedra”, a specialized oyster bar, to pair the house wines.

DECANTOS: a winery that works by decantation or gravity, this project was born about 7 years ago with the firm idea to eliminate the mechanical pumping and use only the natural law of gravity from the beginning process of receiving the grapes to the final bottling. We will have the chance to taste some of their wines, and learn about this new wining process.

For dinner, we will enjoy the creations at DECKMAN´S: an amazing farm-to-table experience. Sustainable ingredients and wines are used to create a culinary experience hard to compare.

The day will start with a visit to SANTO TOMAS winery, where we will experience a wine tasting with a really Mexican flavour: 6 moles pairing with the local wines. An exclusive and one-of-a-kind experience.

Afterwards, we will be hosted by Dr. Mario Nomura at TIERRA SANTA winery. This oenologist happens to be the owner of the winery, so there is no one better than him to walk us through the complete process of wine making, and have a tasting of his wines.

For you to better understand the region, and to enjoy the views “from above”… we will have a helicopter ride, over the vineyards. A, experience that will blow you away!!

For dinner, we will be hosted by one of the biggest names in the culinary scenario of the region: Chef Javier Plascencia @ Finca Altozano. Here, they use only products and ingredients from the region, from the nearest orchards, seas and ranches. To enjoy your dishes, they have an extensive list of regional wines and craft beer.

And talking about “craft beers”… we will close the day with a guided visit to a local beer brewery, for you to enjoy the flavors of these fast growing business of craft beers.

We have saved the best for last: “La Guerrerense” will be our breakfast host.

A little cart in a corner, surrounded by the locals doing their day-to-day lives. This little street food vendor, became famous for her variety of salsas, and a trademark dish: seashell ceviche. They say that the best street food vendors are easily recognized by the crowd around them, and this is the perfect example: always crowded, but with an amazingly fast service, for you to enjoy fresh ingredients and incredible local flavors.

Afterwards, we will drive to the airport, to board a domestic flight to our next destination: Los Cabos.

Upon arrival, we will be transferred to the hotel, and enjoy a seaside dinner at the hotel.

This charming and bohemian town that was inhabited by fishermen, has become home to intellectuals.

Todos Santos is a Magical Town with a historic mission that has been home to artists, writers, musicians and intellectuals since the viceregal era and which today is a vibrant meeting point for lovers of the arts.

For lunch, we will enjoy Chef’s Plascencia creations and concepts once again, this time in JAZAMANGO. A in which 99% of the ingredients are Mexican and local, from cheese, pork, vegetables, fruits, fish, seafood and some spices - seeks to create alliances with local producers of Todos Santos and from various regions of Baja California such as Ensenada, Tecate, Tijuana and Valle de Guadalupe.

After lunch, we will go back to Los Cabos, to have a free night, for you to decide how to spend it.

This day, we will visit San José del Cabo.

San Jose del Cabo's downtown main plaza with its warm architecture, has become an Art District where you can find art from all over the world, but mainly Mexican traditional art and local creations, which makes it a great place for shopping and dining. Its picturesque world-class marina which faces the Sea of Cortez and stunning gold-sand beaches, home of some famous surf spots and wildlife like marine birds, grey whales, and turtle hatchlings that go to the sea for the first time ever.

Dine around between 5 different restaurants and local spots. Where you will enjoy a perfect mix of two culinary worlds: fine dining cuisine and local street food; meanwhile our tour guide will explain the history of this picturesque town.

Free Day visit the Blown glass workshop, the Local market. or take a Catamaran sunset ride.

Every dream must come to an end, but we are sure we’ll meet again… soon.

We will help you with the drive back to the airport, for you to fly back home.