Ojos Negros Valley Wine and Cheese Route Tour in Baja California

5.0 (30 reviews) Ensenada, Mexico
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Duration6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

With this tour, you will discover the Wine and Cheese Route at the Ojos Negros Valley, located east of Ensenada. The route is internationally recognized for the excellent quality of its wines and cheeses. Our first stop is at Vinicola Infinito (Subject to availability), there you will be attended by Pepe Pedrosa, owner and winemaker of the winery, you will also have the opportunity to tour the vineyard and learn more about the world of wine. Vinicola Infinito is recognized for the excellent quality of the Shiraz grape, despite its sandy soil and extreme climates. After, we will move visit to La Cava de Marcelo, where you can learn, with a guided tour at their facilities, about crop production, livestock care, cheese making, and family history ending with a cheese, craft beer tasting and wine. Enjoy lunch at Casa de Marcelo’s gourmet restaurant.

What's included

  • Local expert English/Spanish.
  • Free souvenirs
  • Bottles of water, cooler and snacks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Tasting cheeses, wine , and local products at Marcelo's Cellar
  • Transportation vehicle with air conditioning.
  • Wine tasting at Infinito Winery (Subject to availability).
  • Lunch at Restaurant Casa de Marcelo
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Your tour begins at 11:00 a.m. with pickup from your hotel in Ensenada or valle de Guadalupe.
    Near Ensenada, a valley full of vineyards, cheeses and fun opens its way, called Ojos Negros, in Baja California. 40 kilometers east of Ensenada stretches the beautiful and legendary Valle de Ojos Negros.
    Beautiful mountains of white rocks, green and fertile land where excellent vegetables and fruits are grown.
    It is said that it was in these directions when in 1870 a gambusino named Ambrosio Castillo found a gold nugget and with it, an entire vein. Immediately, thousands of adventurers arrived at the place and thus the Real del Castillo was born, which with the gold rush would become the capital of the then territory of Baja California.
  2. 2h
    You can visit the vineyard, talk with the winemaker and owner Pepe Pedrosa. You will have the unique opportunity to carry out a personalized and private tasting.
    Note: Some stops may change depending on availability.
  3. La Cava de Marcelo
    2h
    You'll first head to La Cava de Marcelo which is the main cava producer of artisan cheeses in Baja California. This place is internationally recognized for its high quality and has been in business since 1911. You'll enjoy a guided tour to learn about crop production, livestock care, preparation of cheeses, as well as, family history and cheese tasting and wine from the house in the cellar. The brand name is Quesos Ramonetti and it offers natural cheeses in different presentations: Fresh, with Basil, with Romero, with Pepper, Cheese Aged 6 months, 1 and 2 years, and Ricotta and butter of the highest quality. Some of these will be included in your cheese tasting so you can try the best of the best. Your tour then continues with lunch at the Restaurant La Casa Marcelo (own expense). Its menu offers a modern version of the traditional flavors of Mexican cuisine with the best local ingredients from Ojos Negros and Valle de Guadalupe.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

-Pickup any hotel in City of Ensenada
-Pickup any hotel in Valle de Guadalupe
-Pickup Airbnb in City of Ensenada and/or Valle de Guadalupe
-Pickup Vacational rentals in City of Ensenada and/or Valle de Guadalupe

If you are staying out of our pick up range, please meet us at the CENTRO SOCIAL, CULTURAL Y CIVICO RIVIERA ENSENADA, where the parking lot is free and safe.
Your tour guide will wait for you by the main wooden front door, and will confirm with you the pick up time within 24hrs before the tour.

Not available for Cruise Ship Visitors.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Dress code is casual
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • We recommend to have breakfast before the tour
  • Not available for cruise travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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