Barón Balch'é

Modern winery with caves that honor ancient Mayan culture. The winery produces a number of award-winning wines including a line of premium wines aged in white oak barrels for 3 years before bottling.

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Address: Juanita Beltrán S/N, Ejido El Porvenir
Hours: Open now · closes 7 pm
Weekly hours
Mon 10 am–7 pm
Tue 10 am–7 pm
Wed 10 am–7 pm
Thu 10 am–7 pm
Fri 10 am–7 pm
Sat 10 am–7 pm
Sun 10 am–7 pm
Website: baronbalche.com (opens in a new tab)

Mon	10 am–7 pm
Tue	10 am–7 pm
Wed	10 am–7 pm
Thu	10 am–7 pm
Fri	10 am–7 pm
Sat	10 am–7 pm
Sun	10 am–7 pm

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