The facility uses traditional tahona crushing methods to extract agave juices, contrasting with modern industrial techniques.
Agave plants grown on the property are not native to Cozumel’s tropical climate and are imported from the Mexican mainland for the purpose of the demonstration.
The onsite tasting focuses on educating visitors about the difference between 'mixto' and 100% blue agave tequila.
The hacienda is designed to serve as an educational agricultural experience in a region otherwise dominated by coral reef tourism.
Hacienda Antigua functions as a working tequila museum and production facility located in the interior of Cozumel. The site offers guided tours detailing the traditional production process of blue agave tequila, from harvesting to distillation. Visitors can observe the authentic volcanic stone ovens and copper stills used on-site. The experience concludes with guided tastings of various tequila expressions, including blanco, reposado, and añejo. The property maintains a rustic, traditional Mexican hacienda aesthetic designed to replicate mainland tequila distillery environments.
Next to the large, traditional volcanic tahona stone wheel located in the outdoor demonstration garden.
Participate in the full guided tour rather than just the tasting to understand the specific chemical and distillation stages.
Drink plenty of water before and after the tasting to manage the impact of high-proof spirits in the humid tropical climate.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes to navigate the outdoor gravel and stone paths around the distillery equipment.
Do not attempt to walk here from the cruise piers, as it is located inland along a rural highway without pedestrian sidewalks.
Casual, respectful dress; avoid excessive alcohol consumption during the educational segment of the tour.
