Magdalena, Jalisco: a town near Tequila

Town 15 km west of Tequila

Mexico's opal town, 20 minutes west: visit an open-pit opal mine, watch stones being cut, and see the agave and mining museum.

Getting there

15 km west of Tequila

Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.

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Magdalena shares the climate of Tequila, 15 km away. The best months to visit are Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec.

Magdalena is an easy trip from Tequila, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Cascada Los Azules · Waterfall · 2 km away
Blue-green pools and falls in the canyon just north of town, reached by a hike through agave, mango and coffee; hire a local guide.
Volcán de Tequila · Mountain · 11 km away
The extinct volcano behind town, about 2,900 m high, with a rock spire called La Tetilla in its crater and a cobbled road up its flank.
Amatitán · Town · 13 km away
Tequila's neighbor in the agave valley, home of Casa Herradura at Hacienda San José del Refugio, making tequila since 1870.
Guachimontones · Archaeological site · 21 km away
Unique round, stepped pyramids above Teuchitlán, built some 2,000 years ago by the Teuchitlán culture; part of the UNESCO agave landscape.
Presa La Vega · Lake · 27 km away
The reservoir below the Guachimontones, lined with restaurants known for frog legs and fish; boat and kayak rides on the water.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.