Tequila Distillery Experience from Costa Maya Cruise Port

Taste tequila expressions paired with traditional Mexican flavors, then understand how they're made.

A guided tequila tasting and production lesson at Tequilera Doña Engracia Mahahual in Costa Maya, with private round-trip transport from the cruise port included. The experience runs roughly 80 minutes and pairs different tequila expressions with traditional Mexican food. Non-alcoholic options are available for children, and you return to the port or drop at the Mahahual Malecon depending on your schedule.

The experience

The distillery walk starts with the agave plant itself: how it grows, why the Denomination of Origin matters, and what separates tequila production from other spirits. A guide leads you through the process while you taste different expressions, each one paired with traditional Mexican flavors that bring out what makes each one distinct. The setup is hands-on: you're tasting, learning the names and the methods, not watching from a distance.

Private transport picks you up at Costa Maya Cruise Port or from hotels in the Mahahual zone and brings you back to the port or drops you at the Mahahual Malecon, so the timing fits around your ship's schedule. Children from age one are welcome. Non-alcoholic beverages replace the tasting for anyone under 18. The experience is wheelchair accessible throughout, and all surfaces are paved.

What’s included

• Private round-trip transport from Costa Maya Cruise Port or Mahahual hotels.
• guided tasting of different tequila expressions.
• traditional Mexican food pairings.
• an introduction to agave, the Denomination of Origin, and tequila production.
• non-alcoholic beverages for children.
• a selection of artisanal products and souvenirs to browse.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (1 to 17 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mahahual Tequila Experience

Is this one for you?The guide leads in English or Spanish, so you follow the production story and tasting notes in whichever language works for you. Private transport means no group waits or schedule changes: the timing stays locked to your cruise departure.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 17 years).

What exactly happens during the tequila tasting at Tequilera Doña Engracia?

You taste different tequila expressions paired with traditional Mexican food while a guide explains the agave plant, the Denomination of Origin, and how tequila is made from start to finish.

Does the experience include transport from the cruise port?

Yes, private round-trip transport from Costa Maya Cruise Port is included. You can also request pickup from hotels in the Mahahual zone and return to the port or drop-off at the Mahahual Malecon.

How long does the whole experience take?

The experience runs roughly 80 minutes from start to finish, including transport time.