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Food Tours · Coahuila, Coahuila

Parras Wine and Nuez Country Day Trip

  • CuisineWine-country regional
  • DurationHalf day (5-6 hours)
  • Price rangeMXN 1,150-1,700 (~USD 68-100)
  • PriceMXN 1,400 (~USD 82) per person
  • Rating★ 4.7
  • Best seasonYear-round; September to November coincides with the grape harvest

This day trip is run by local Parras guides, arranged through Casa Madero and regional tour operators rather than a single dedicated company, and follows an established route through Coahuila's wine country that has run for years alongside Casa Madero's own visitor program.

A half-day route around Parras de la Fuente, the pueblo mágico built on a 350-year-old winemaking tradition, centered on Casa Madero's Hacienda San Lorenzo estate founded in 1597. The day pairs a guided wine tasting and a walnut-orchard sampling with a hacienda lunch of cabrito and estate wine, closing with a stop at a candy shop for the walnut-based dulces the town is known for.

This day trip is run by local Parras guides, arranged through Casa Madero and regional tour operators rather than a single dedicated company, and follows an established route through Coahuila's wine country that has run for years alongside Casa Madero's own visitor program. The trip is based in Parras de la Fuente's Centro Histórico and moves out to the Hacienda San Lorenzo estate, founded in 1597 and among the oldest working wineries in the Americas, before returning to a hacienda restaurant and a Parras candy shop. Across four main stops, the day balances savory and sweet: an estate tour and a guided wine-tasting flight of Casa Madero reds and whites, a walnut and dried-fruit sampling from local orchards, a hacienda lunch pairing cabrito with estate wine, and a closing stop at a candy shop for nut-based dulces. The price includes the estate tour, wine tasting, orchard sampling, and lunch; it does not include additional wine purchases, transport beyond the Centro Histórico meeting point, or gratuities. Groups are typically small to mid-sized, with commentary in Spanish and English and a relaxed pace suited to a full day of walking and tasting stops. Because lunch is a set cabrito plate, travelers with dietary restrictions should flag them in advance so the hacienda restaurant can prepare an alternative or the wine and orchard tastings can carry more of the day's focus.

What is included

  • Tour of the Casa Madero estate, founded in 1597 as one of the oldest wineries in the Americas
  • Wine tasting flight of Casa Madero reds and whites
  • Walnut and dried-fruit tasting from local orchards
  • Lunch at a hacienda restaurant pairing cabrito with estate wine
  • Stop at a Parras candy shop for nut-based dulces

Good to know

Operator
Local Parras guides, arranged through Casa Madero and regional tour operators

Location

Meets in Centro Histórico, 27980 Parras de la Fuente, Coah., Mexico

25.4432, -102.1798 View on map

Highlights

  • Guided tour of the Casa Madero estate, founded in 1597
  • Tasting flight of Casa Madero reds and whites
  • Walnut and dried-fruit sampling from local orchards
  • Hacienda lunch pairing cabrito with estate wine
  • Stop at a Parras candy shop for walnut-based dulces

Tips for visiting

  • Book ahead during September to November, when the grape harvest draws larger crowds to Casa Madero
  • Arrive with an appetite; the hacienda lunch is a full cabrito plate paired with wine
  • Flag dietary restrictions in advance so the hacienda restaurant can adjust the lunch course
  • Wear closed shoes suited to walking through orchard grounds and the estate cellars
  • Pace the wine tasting across the day since it is combined with a full lunch

Frequently asked questions

Is transport to Casa Madero included?

The trip meets in Centro Histórico, Parras; travelers should confirm with the operator whether transport to the estate itself is included or arranged separately.

Can non-drinkers join the tour?

Yes, the walnut and dried-fruit tasting and the estate tour do not require drinking wine, and the tasting flight can typically be declined or reduced.

What is the best time of year to visit?

The trip runs year-round, but September to November coincides with the grape harvest at Casa Madero and offers the most active atmosphere on the estate.

Is the lunch flexible for dietary restrictions?

The set lunch pairs cabrito with estate wine, so travelers with dietary restrictions should notify the operator in advance to arrange a substitution.