The Jalisco Department of Tourism (Secturjal) is promoting the Ruta del Vino de la Ribera de Chapala (Lakeshore Wine Route) as part of two initiatives to diversify travel experiences and attract both local and international visitors.

The Lakeshore Wine Route was developed following an assessment of 11 vineyards along Lake Chapala’s south shore, conducted by consultants from Procesa Incentives, an experienced Jalisco tour operator hired by Secturjal. The study identified four vineyards in the municipality of Tuxcueca with the infrastructure necessary to serve as promising tourist destinations.

The vineyards Viñedo El Tejón, Cava Chalupo, and Finca La Estramancia are located between the towns of San Luis Soyotlán and San Nicolás de Acuña, offering convenient access from the Guadalajara-Morelia Highway 15. Cava Posdata is situated farther east, just beyond El Tepeguaje.

Visitors to these vineyards can enjoy guided tours, learn about the various grape varieties cultivated in the region, and sample and purchase locally produced wines. Varieties include Sauvignon Blanc, Malvasia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Shiraz, Tempranillo, and Malbec.

The Manos Creativas del Maíz cooperative in San Cristóbal Zapotitlán is also included as a stop on the Lakeshore Wine Route. This cooperative showcases handcrafted items made from corn husks, offering a unique cultural experience.

Secturjal’s second new tourism offering is the Monasterio de San Máximo Confesor, located on the outskirts of Los Pueblitos in the municipality of San Cristóbal de la Barranca. Highlighted as a novel destination for religious tourism, the monastery was established in 2012 by a group of priests seeking to create a space for prayer and silent retreat.

The monastery features a reproduction of the Holy Sepulcher adorned with Byzantine-style paintings by artist Arturo Ruvalcaba Salazar, providing visitors with a captivating glimpse into the iconography of the Eastern Orthodox Church.