Vist Valle de Guadalupe

🍷 I visited Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, and here’s what I learned...

A lot of Valle guides focus only on the wineries, but I found the magic comes from combining the coast, incredible seafood, and a carefully chosen wine experience.

🗓️ Day 1: Start on the Coast
📍 Las Gaviotas @las_gaviotasrentals
A gorgeous oceanfront stay about an hour from wine country. Affordable, relaxed, and the perfect place to ease into the trip. Think pool views, ocean breezes, and sunset beach walks.
📍 Colectivo @colectivosurf
Right across the street from Las Gaviotas. Delicious seafood, snacks, and cocktails to kick off the weekend.

🗓️ Day 2: Seafood + Baja Charm
📍 Los Portales @losportalesmexicanrestaurant
Lunch inside what feels like a medieval castle. Incredible ceviche, beautiful atmosphere, and a mezcalita is a must.
📍 Sandra’s, Puerto Nuevo
Hidden beneath the trees on a quiet side street. Some of the best lobster I’ve had and a much more local feel than the larger tourist spots.

🗓️ Day 3: Wine + Gastronomy in Valle
📍 Villa Montefiori @vinospaoloni
My standout winery of the trip. Enjoy a tasting on the terrace with the breeze blowing through while sipping Italian varieties like Aglianico and Nebbiolo. Biodynamic farming, thoughtful winemaking, and consistently delicious wines. Valle can be hit-or-miss on quality, but this one is an absolute gem. Book ahead.
📍 Ojá Valle @ojavalle
A nature-inspired restaurant surrounded by lavender, rosemary, and native plants, with beautiful hut-style seating. More than a meal—it’s an experience. The flautas were unforgettable.

✨ Biggest takeaway: Valle de Guadalupe is best enjoyed slowly. Pair the coast, seafood, and a few intentional winery visits rather than trying to check every winery off the list. It’s incredibly kid friendly too.