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This hotel in the town of Tequila, Mexico, is a tequila-lover’s paradise

The Matices Hotel de Barricas in Mexico is a hotel located among a tequila distillery in a town that’s literally named Tequila.

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Tequila lovers, get ready to hear about your next holiday destination.

The Matices Hotel de Barricas in Mexico is a hotel located among a tequila distillery in a town that’s literally named Tequila.

And not only is there plenty of the good stuff to drink, you can actually sleep in a giant tequila barrel — complete with a mini bar.

The town of Tequila, about 45 minutes from Guadalajara in Mexico’s west, is the only place in the world allowed to officially produce the spirit.

Tequila is the only town in the world officially allowed to distil tequila. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas
Tequila is the only town in the world officially allowed to distil tequila. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas
When you’re a huge fan of tequila, this is the next logical step. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas
When you’re a huge fan of tequila, this is the next logical step. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas

The hotel is connected to a working distillery in an agave field — agave, as tequila connoisseurs know, being the plant used to make the Mexican beverage.

The establishment offers tours of the distillery, including tastings, and the opportunity to design your own tequila bottle.

The underground restaurant is fascinating in itself. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas
The underground restaurant is fascinating in itself. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas
A pretty comfy room to sleep off a big night. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas
A pretty comfy room to sleep off a big night. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas

And if you’ve had a few too many on the tour, the good news is you don’t need to venture far for a comfy rest.

The giant barrels for guests, while a little quirky, feature modern amenities and offer beautiful views of the agave field.

This town isn’t mucking around. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas
This town isn’t mucking around. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas
Inside a barrel. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas
Inside a barrel. Picture: Matices Hotel de Barricas

For a next-day meal, there’s the local restaurant that’s actually located underground, which could be good for avoiding the sunlight if you’re feeling a little dusty.

And if you’re a real tequila nerd, there’s an on-site museum where you can learn more about the spirit.

Salud!

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