Baja California, Ojos Negros Valley Wine and Cheese Route Tour
Start your wine and cheese tour of the Ojos Negros Valley with hotel pickup in Ensenada. La Cava de Marcelo is the first stop on your Baja California route; this internationally recognized cava producer has been making Ramonetti artisan cheeses since 1911. On a guided tour of the facilities you’ll learn about crop production and livestock care. Then sink your teeth into quality cheeses during a tasting paired with wine from the cellar. Order lunch at La Casa Marcelo (own expense), whose menu features contemporary Mexican cuisine sourced with local ingredients from Ojos Negros and Valle de Guadalupe. All dairy is fresh from the cows of Rancho La Campana. Finally, your guide accompanies you to a wine bar in downtown Ensenada, which features more than 230 regional wine labels (tasting fee not included), before returning you to your hotel.
Highlights
- ✓Cheese and wine tour of the Ojos Negros Valley
- ✓Taste artisan cheese and wine at La Cava de Marcelo
- ✓Visit a local wine bar for an intro to Baja labels
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Ensenada
What you'll see & do
- ✓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. Note: Some stops may change depending on availability.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Local expert English/Spanish.
- ✓Free souvenirs
- ✓Bottles of water, cooler and snacks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- ✓Tasting cheeses, wine , and local products at Marcelo's Cellar
- ✓Transportation vehicle with air conditioning.
What's not included
- ✓Wine tasting at Infinito Winery (Subject to availability).
- ✓Lunch at Restaurant Casa de Marcelo
- ✓Tips
Good to know
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
-Pickup any hotel in City of Ensenada -Pickup any hotel in Valle de Guadalupe -Pickup Airbnb in City of Ensenada and/or Valle de Guadalupe -Pickup Vacational rentals in City of Ensenada and/or Valle de Guadalupe If you are staying out of our pick up range, please meet us at the CENTRO SOCIAL, CULTURAL Y CIVICO RIVIERA ENSENADA, where the parking lot is free and safe. Your tour guide will wait for you by the main wooden front door, and will confirm with you the pick up time within 24hrs before the tour. Not available for Cruise Ship Visitors.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Baja California, Ojos Negros Valley Wine and Cheese Route Tour
Start your wine and cheese tour of the Ojos Negros Valley with hotel pickup in Ensenada. La Cava de Marcelo is the first stop on your Baja California route; this internationally recognized cava producer has been making Ramonetti artisan cheeses since 1911. On a guided tour of the facilities you’ll learn about crop production and livestock care. Then sink your teeth into quality cheeses during a tasting paired with wine from the cellar. Order lunch at La Casa Marcelo (own expense), whose menu features contemporary Mexican cuisine sourced with local ingredients from Ojos Negros and Valle de Guadalupe. All dairy is fresh from the cows of Rancho La Campana. Finally, your guide accompanies you to a wine bar in downtown Ensenada, which features more than 230 regional wine labels (tasting fee not included), before returning you to your hotel.
Highlights
- ✓Cheese and wine tour of the Ojos Negros Valley
- ✓Taste artisan cheese and wine at La Cava de Marcelo
- ✓Visit a local wine bar for an intro to Baja labels
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Ensenada
What you'll see & do
- ✓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. Note: Some stops may change depending on availability.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Local expert English/Spanish.
- ✓Free souvenirs
- ✓Bottles of water, cooler and snacks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- ✓Tasting cheeses, wine , and local products at Marcelo's Cellar
- ✓Transportation vehicle with air conditioning.
What's not included
- ✓Wine tasting at Infinito Winery (Subject to availability).
- ✓Lunch at Restaurant Casa de Marcelo
- ✓Tips
Good to know
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
-Pickup any hotel in City of Ensenada -Pickup any hotel in Valle de Guadalupe -Pickup Airbnb in City of Ensenada and/or Valle de Guadalupe -Pickup Vacational rentals in City of Ensenada and/or Valle de Guadalupe If you are staying out of our pick up range, please meet us at the CENTRO SOCIAL, CULTURAL Y CIVICO RIVIERA ENSENADA, where the parking lot is free and safe. Your tour guide will wait for you by the main wooden front door, and will confirm with you the pick up time within 24hrs before the tour. Not available for Cruise Ship Visitors.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.