Ojos Negros Valley Tour: Explore Baja California's Wine and Cheese
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Valle Ojos Negros
Embark on a captivating Ojos Negros Valley tour and indulge in the finest wines and cheeses of Baja California. Explore vineyards, learn about wine-making, and savor gourmet cuisine based on lavender.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Valle Ojos Negros - 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. - Vinicola Infinito - 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.
- La Cava de Marcelo - 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 Granja De Lavanda - 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.
What's Included
- Local expert English/Spanish.
- Free souvenirs
- Bottles of water, cooler and snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation vehicle with air conditioning.
What's 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
Additional Information
This journey will lead you along the renowned Wine and Cheese Route, located in the Ojos Negros Valley to the east of Ensenada. This route is globally acclaimed for its top-grade wines and cheeses. Our initial stopover is at Vinicola Infinito, where Pepe Pedrosa, the proprietor and wine maker, will guide us. Here we will have the chance to explore the vineyard and acquire more insight into viticulture. Despite its dry terrain and intense climates, Vinicola Infinito stands out for the top-tier quality of its Shiraz grape. Subsequently, we travel to La Cava de Marcelo. Here, they offer an educational tour, providing knowledge about crop cultivation, animal husbandry, cheese production, and familial history. This tour concludes with a tasting session of cheese, handcrafted beer, and wine. Finally, from March through December, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, we will tour the Aleyha Lavender Farm with an option to dine at the Grosso restaurant, known for its lavender-infused gourmet dishes.
- 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
Location
Valle Ojos Negros
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Claudiazoumaras
Sep 16, 2022
Fun day in Oso Negro - We own a place at Estero and wanted to explore an area we have never been so decided on oso negros tour! We had a delightful afternoon with Oscar! We visited Infinito winery and did a tasting. The area is so quiet and peaceful. We then went to Dairy cheese farm and did a tour and tastings of cheeses. Oscar was the perfect guide with comfortable safe driving and knowledge of area. It is so nice to now have a friend to connect with for any activities we want to do! We will definitely use him again! Thank you Oscar for a fun day!
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Chii0c
Jul 11, 2022
Excellent experience - Excellent experience, highly recommended. Luigi is a great guide with so much knowledge and makes you feel welcome. The tour stops at beautiful locations. In general, an activity to recommend to all my friends!!
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Estefaniaa943
Dec 11, 2021
Divertido - Muy amable super profesional y precio decente. Súper divertido para un grupo de amigos o incluso una pareja. Recomendaría esta actividad cuando venga a Ensenada. Volvería totalmente para las otras giras.
Very friendly super professional and decent pricing. Super fun for a group of friends or even a couple. I would highly recommend this activity when coming to Ensenada. I would totally return for the other tours.
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H215oichrish
Nov 13, 2021
Jorge best tour guide and driver perfect English - Absolutely loved this trip. My girl and I came down for the first time in Mexico. Jorge picked us up at our hotel and was a perfect guide. He had amazing stories and was a perfect driver, he knows the route well having taught in the area. I hate other people's driving and felt perfectly safe in his car. We were on the trip from 11 to almost 7 and at no point did he rush us. He even waited for us to get our ice cream at the end because it came late. Jorge's English is perfect you'll have no issue understanding him at all. He will gladly take pictures with his phone and any camera you bring and he's always ready to explain anything that may need translation. Our tour was in both Spanish and English but Jorge made sure to fill in any gaps that may have been missed or skimmed. And for those people that hate overbearing tour guides Jorge is the guy for you. He knows when he's needed and when he's not he leaves you those private moments and doesn't hover all while capturing your trip. If you're coming out her ask for Jorge. On another note if you wish to see the full Vinyards in full swing go earlier than November, but I can honestly say the weather was absolutely perfect.
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Evelina_v
Sep 19, 2021
Ensenada Ojos Negros Winery Tour - We had an excellent experience from the beginning to end. Pepe from Infinito Winery was very attentive and cordial. Provided details about his wine. We where able to taste differently types. Thet our guy Luigi was excellent, he showed us around and even recommended good eating places. At our second stop Cava De Marcelo we learned about cheese making, history about the place over 100 years.
We enjoyed this experience very much would fully recommend it.
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466jenna
Jul 24, 2021
Best. Day. Ever. - Jorge, our tour guide, was our favorite part about the experience!! Our trip to Ojos Negros was so memorable because we were able to see Ensenada through the eyes of someone who loves their hometown! 💗 We shared stories of our shared experiences from each side of the border. My husband lived in Mexico as a child and hasn’t been back since our children were born and the drive to the vineyards was incredible: informative, fun and entertaining. La Cava de Marcelo was a highlight of the tour - our guide there was Elias, he was young and so well-imformed and funny. We asked tons of questions as we were there more for the cheese than the vino. 🧀😋 Also highly recommend the lavender farm- Aleyah-Granja de Lavanda: idyllic piece of heaven with wonderful service and amazing food 🔥. The kids adored all the animals on this farm-to-table wonderland. Everything on the tour was epic but most of all Thank you Jorge for an unforgettable day!!!!💓
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Vladimir_b
Apr 25, 2021
A+ highly recommended. - We (my wife and I) absolutely satisfied with this trip and very thankful to Eugen and Luigi who was our guides.
1. Car arrived on time and was clean and 100% meets Covid-19 requirements.
2. Our guides were VERY prepared for journey and we received the answers on all our questions (history of the area, infrastructure, current situation, etc..)
3. The program of the tour is capacious and very comprehensive.
4. Thank you Eugen and Luigi for been ours guides
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Bgonz1
Apr 5, 2021
Wine 🍷 and Cheese 🧀 - Best tour we have taken! The best wines we have tasted. We have samples Napa, Somona, among other places to try wines and this tour shown us what we have been Missing in regards to wine. The cheeses, crated with such love and care, the freshened, and taste of the cheeses we couldn’t help but to buy 3 different cheese to take home. There are some surprises along this tour and it will just make you fall in love with the area so much you want to move here. Highly recommend this tour.
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Mildred
Apr 13, 2019
Great Wine really special day - Went to the Baja wineries with my sister. the tour was amazing who doesnt like wine and cheese. There is also an amazing cheese store that is incredibly reasonably priced. It was a great trip and will definitely be back with more friends
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