Before you start
Beyond the beaches, the foothills of the Sierra Madre hide historic rural communities with centuries of heritage. La Noria and the Los Osuna distillery blend organic blue agave distillation, artisan leathercrafts, and hearty ranch gastronomy.
- Vinata Los Osuna was founded in 1876 and crafts award-winning 100% blue agave spirits.
- La Noria is renowned for custom leather saddles, hand-tooled belts, and colonial courtyards.
- Sample homemade fruit shaved ice and fresh artisan farm cheeses.
- The paved scenic road makes it a comfortable 4 to 5 hour half-day excursion.
1. Los Osuna Agave Estate & Distillery
From blue agave harvesting to white oak aging
Walking the Blue Agave Fields
Walk through rows of blue agave plants shaded by ancient fig trees. Discover traditional underground volcanic rock roasting ovens and copper pot stills.
Be sure to sample the reposado expression directly during the tasting.
If you would rather we drive you
These routes cover several of the stops in this guide, with a SECTUR-certified guide and an air-conditioned van.
Cruise excursion4 hours · Cliff divers, Historic Center and beach
Mazatlán Sightseeing & Golden Zone Shared Tour
See Mazatlán's essential landmarks, including the cliff divers, Pino Suárez Market, the Cathedral, coastal viewpoints and beach club access in the Golden Zone.
Guided tour5 hours · Artisan distillery, tasting and colonial village
Los Osuna Agave Distillery & La Noria
Learn how blue-agave spirits are made at historic Los Osuna, enjoy a guided tasting and visit the leather workshops of La Noria.
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