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Sunset

Golden Hour at Finca la Carrodilla

Grab a taste of the valley before watching the sun dip below the horizon from a quiet park.

Best time: 17:04About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:44

    Mermelades D. Lupita

    Pick up some local preserves and fresh bread at Mermelades D. Lupita. The shop is open from 07:00 to 18:00, so you have plenty of time to browse their jams, pickled quail eggs, and chimichurri sauce before heading out.

  2. 16:24

    Finca la Carrodilla

    Walk to Finca la Carrodilla. This winery operates from 10:30 to 17:00 on Wednesdays through Sundays. Arrive early enough to secure a spot in their rooftop garden, a green oasis that stays cool even as the day heats up. Enjoy your snacks and a glass of wine while the afternoon light begins to soften.

  3. 17:04

    Parque Ejidal El Porvenir

    Head to Parque Ejidal El Porvenir. Located 50 minutes from the winery in the ENE direction, this park offers a clear view toward the WSW. Position yourself to watch the sun set directly in front of you at 17:04, catching the final golden light as it fades.

Local tip

The walk from Finca la Carrodilla to the park is quite long (50 minutes). If you prefer a shorter stroll, consider ending your experience at the winery's rooftop instead, which aligns with the sunset view without the long trek.

Check before you go

  • Finca la Carrodilla is only open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 to 17:00.
  • Mermelades D. Lupita is open daily from 07:00 to 18:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Valle de Guadalupe (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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