Why choose this Ensenada tour ?
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, 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. Between the months of March to December (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) we visited the Aleyha Lavender Farm having the possibility to eat at the Grosso restaurant, with gourmet cuisine based on lavender in addition.
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What makes Ojos Negros Valley Wine and Cheese Route Tour in Baja California a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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.
Aleyha is a small lavender farm whose subtle aroma relaxes and the landscape is unique in the Ojos Negros Valley. It has a gourmet restaurant for your delight and a natural cosmetics boutique.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
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Ojos Negros Valley Wine and Cheese Route Tour in Baja California Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local expert English/Spanish.
- Free souvenirs
- Bottles of water, cooler and snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation vehicle with air conditioning.
Not Included
- Wine tasting at Infinito Winery.
- Lunch at Casa de Marcelo or Aleyha Lavender Farm
- Tips
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and local products in the Cava de Marcelo
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by The Wine Route.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Tijuana.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 27 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
-Departure time 11:00 a.m.
-Tolerance for late parties is 15 minutes.
-Dress code is casual.
-Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
-Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
-We recommend to have breakfast before the tour.
-Free pick up any Hotel and B&B in City of Ensenada or Valle de Guadalupe.
-Not available for cruise visitors.
Terms and Conditions.
– THE WINE ROUTE reserves the right to cancel any shore excursion due to bad weather or any other reason. No full refunds will be given to customers. The client may postpone the excursion to another date.
– Participants must arrive at the meeting and/or pick-up point on the date established in the reservation and at least 15 minutes before the indicated time.
– Participants will have a 15-minute waiting tolerance. If the participant does not show up, it will be understood as NO-SHOW and no refund will be made.
– THE WINE ROUTE company is not obliged to contact the participant by email or telephone before the experience.
– If the participant has any medical condition or special requirement, it is important to communicate it to the staff to consider their well-being and integrity during the activities and journeys of the trip.
– Once the trip has started, participants agree to comply with the safety and organization instructions of the trip coordinator, group assistants, as well as the local guides.
– Traveler insurance is valid only while the traveler is on board the transportation.
– THE WINE ROUTE is not responsible for objects forgotten or lost during the trip.
-It is the exclusive responsibility of adults for the safety and integrity of minors who attend the trip with them.
-The traveler or client accepts the terms and conditions of the trip, as well as cancellation policies once payment has been made.
