Jerez Adventure Park Day Trip & Local Wine Tasting

Summary

Historic Jerez Tour with ATV Ride & Wine Experience

You’ll ride ATVs through Cardos Adventure Park with a local guide, taste burritos La Palma in Jerez’s lively center, visit a traditional jewelry workshop to see arracadas made by hand, and end your day sipping regional wines at La Casona. These are moments you’ll carry home long after you leave Zacatecas.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed at Cardos Adventure Park was the sound — not birds or wind, but laughter echoing off the cliffs while someone zipped overhead. We got our helmets (mine was a bit too snug, but I didn’t mind) and met our guide, Luis, who grinned like he’d seen a thousand nervous faces before. The air smelled faintly of dust and pine needles. I’ll admit: my hands shook a little before the rappel, but Luis just said “vas bien” and somehow that helped. The zip-line was over faster than I expected — just a rush of air and then my own voice echoing back at me.

After all that adrenaline, we climbed onto the ATV (one per couple — I let my friend drive because honestly, I’m terrible with gears). The trail kicked up red dirt and we passed kids waving from behind cactus fences. By noon, we were back in town for burritos La Palma. They’re not what you think — more like soft tortillas stuffed with something smoky and rich; I still don’t know exactly what was in there but it tasted like someone’s grandmother had made it. The plaza was busy, people chatting in bursts of Spanish that felt musical even when I couldn’t catch every word.

We wandered into a tiny jewelry workshop next — the kind where you have to duck under a low doorway. There was an older woman showing us how she makes arracadas, those big Jerez earrings you see everywhere here. Her hands moved so quickly it almost looked easy (it’s not). She let me try bending one of the wires and laughed when it pinged out of shape. After that, we finished at La Casona Wines. The owner poured us two reds and told stories about his grandfather’s vineyard; the room smelled like old wood and grapes left out in the sun. It felt honest — nothing fancy, just good wine and someone proud to share it.

I keep thinking about that last glass of wine as we walked back through Jerez’s narrow streets — dusty light falling across faded pink walls. Sometimes travel is just about letting yourself be surprised by small things: a laugh from your guide, or the way homemade food tastes after a morning spent half-scared on a zip-line.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Adventure and Local Experiences

• Adventure activities at Cardos Adventure Park
• Taste unique local dish
• Wine tasting at La Casona Wines
• Tour historic center and visit earring workshop

Top questions

Is transportation included from Cardos Adventure Park to Jerez town center?

No, transfer from Cardos Adventure Park to the center of Jerez is not included.

What activities are offered at Cardos Adventure Park?

You can try rappel, zip-line, kayak, suspension bridge, and ride an ATV (one per couple).

Are meals included on this Jerez adventure tour?

You’ll get to taste burritos La Palma during your visit in town.

Is this day trip suitable for young children or infants?

Infants and small children can join if they’re in a pram or stroller.

Can travelers with health issues participate?

This tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.

Will there be a local guide during the experience?

Yes, activities are guided by locals at each stop along the tour.

How many people share an ATV during the adventure park portion?

The tour includes one ATV for every two people (per couple).

What’s included

Your day includes entry to Cardos Adventure Park with all equipment provided for activities like rappel and zip-line; one ATV per couple; tasting burritos La Palma in town; visiting a local jewelry workshop to see arracadas made; and ending with wine tasting at La Casona Wines before heading back on your own schedule.