Mexico is my vacation home. No, I don't own a home there, I go there a lot!!
A recent trip to Puerto Vallarta brought me to San Sebastian, a secluded town, high in the mountains that has existed since the 1600's. Today's San Sebastian is nothing compared to when silver was mined there. There are a few restaurants, a B&B, a couple of bodegas and nothing much else except for a church. On the edge of town is Tony Sanchez and his "distilleria" Tony makes a drink here that is called Raicilla (ray-SEE-ah). Raicilla is made from agave, or roadside agave as I call it and not from Blue Agave which tequila is made from. Raicilla is essentially Mexican Moonshine and is a very regional drink. Outside of the Vallarta region it is really not availible. Tony does not distribute or ship his products. You must make the journey to San Sebastian from Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara. Organized tours go there as well as limited bus service.
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Tony describes Racilla and Tequila |
The other foodie place there is the La Quinta Organic Coffee plantation. Going here is like being inside your TV on the Travel Channel!! Visit Rafael and Rosa for a sample of their coffee

