Things to Do in Valle de Guadalupe: Complete 2025 Insider’s Guide

Chef Javier Plascencia’s masterpiece unfolds under a centuries-old oak tree where contemporary Mexican cuisine tells the story of every region. The beer-braised barbacoa wrapped in banana leaf and steamed in a pig’s bladder arrives tableside with theatrical smoke. Wine director Lauren Plascencia (2024 Michelin Mexico Sommelier Award winner) curates pairings that elevate each course.

At Lomita winery, Chef Sheyla Alvarado changes the tasting menu with every new moon. The four or six-course experience features bold dishes like Baja oysters, blue corn sope with carrot purée and smoked shrimp, and flan in chamomile vinegar with honey ice cream. The Michelin Green Star recognizes ingredients sourced almost entirely from their organic farm.

Drew Deckman’s ode to responsibly-sourced seafood sits surrounded by vineyards, offering an exclusively Mexican wine list. The Georgia-born, Mexico-adopted chef champions local winemakers while serving the freshest catch from Baja’s waters. Every dish celebrates the Pacific’s bounty with minimal intervention—just fire, salt, and impeccable timing.

The Desert Nest Zip Line features five double high-speed lines spanning 3.6 kilometers—the longest circuit in Baja California. You’ll meet at Hotel Cuatro Cuatros, get outfitted with professional gear, then ride in an off-road vehicle to the launch point. Each line features parallel double cables for security, allowing you to focus on panoramic views of vineyards meeting the Pacific.

One of Valle’s best-kept secrets hides just past L.A. Cetto winery—natural hot springs fed by geothermal water, reached via a moderate 3.6-mile trail following a desert stream. This isn’t a manicured resort experience; it’s genuine backcountry adventure where you’ll scramble over rocks, cross shallow streams, and discover pools of naturally heated water surrounded by palm oases.

Valle’s dirt roads and mountain trails offer some of Baja’s most scenic riding. The La Misión to Valle Guadalupe loop offers 49 miles of varied terrain documented on AllTrails. Most riders tackle shorter 10-20 mile segments. Several boutique hotels offer complimentary bikes—Hotel Boutique Valle and La Tierra both provide bikes and route maps.