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Tie the knot in Baja: Valle de Guadalupe's 11 Best Wedding Venues of 2021

By Erick Falcón / Todos Santos Magazine

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Surrounded by mountains, vineyard fields, lush natural scenery and Baja California’s world-class food & wine, Valle de Guadalupe is one of the smartest options to celebrate your dream wedding. Here’s our curated list of the best wedding venues you can find at Mexico’s premier wine country, either for intimate elopement ceremonies or larger events for a hassle-free experience on your big day.

BRUMA Carret Ensenada-Tecate Km. 73.5, Valle de Guadalupe reservaciones@bruma.mx +52 (646) 116.80.31 f/ Bruma Vinícola ig/ @brumacasa8 #BrumaWedding #DiQueSi bruma.mx

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BRUMA

Imagine a sun-bathed day, the air perfumed of lavender and enormous oak trees surrounding the table of a marvelllous feast in a never-ending field of vineyards; ecos of laughter and stories being shared, the night sky is now full of stars, perfection in the shape of an unforgettable moment. That’s a wedding in Bruma. That’s how it feels to say ‘yes, i do.’ The magic and purity of Valle de Guadalupe are only some of the virtues that define the Bruma experience, an exclusive oasis that will enchant those looking for a dream venue for their wedding. The winery has suites and villas, pool, terrace with a view of the vineyards, private tasting room and a beautiful wine garden hidden away between olive trees and vineyards, as well as the definitive touch of Fauna, Bruma’s restaurant, which offers catering headed by renowed chef David Castro-Hussong, one of contemporary Mexican cuisine’s leading creative chefs

RANCHO L-86

Calle “C” s/n S. A. de las Minas, B.C. mixely@ranchol86.com +52 (646) 155.32.11 +52 (646) 155.31.80 f/ Rancho L-86 ig/ @ranchol86 www.ranchol86.com

RANCHO L-86

With a rustic, bucolic ambiance framed by an oak forest that surrounds the property and highlights its innovative architecture, Rancho L-86 is without a doubt one of the most impressive options for a wedding venue in Ensenada’s wine country. The perfect area for your wedding reception is a brick esplanade with a lovely vertical garden, and its terrace surrounded by oaks and a view of the arroyo is a great place for a cocktail; rustic chic at its best, this will be the ideal stage for you and your loved one’s unforgettable celebration. The hotel is fully booked in exclusive for your wedding, and can lodge up to 40 guests. Their staff will offer excellent personalized attention, equipment rental, deli breakfast, coffee & drinks bar and other services and ammenities to guarantee a perfect event.

LA TOSCANA DEL VALLE VIÑEDOS Av. La Toscana #33 San Antonio de las Minas, B.C. infolatoscanavinedos@gmail.com +52 (646) 210.30.94 f/ La Toscana del Valle Viñedos ig/ @latoscanadelvalle

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LA TOSCANA DEL VALLE

To say I do! in a warm atmosphere with a beautiful sunset as your backdrop has no price. La Toscana del Valle Viñedos is full of romance, and the company’s staff is very attentive to every detail, which will be of great help planning a dream wedding in Valle de Guadalupe. Located in Mexico’s prestigious wine country and only 15 minutes south of the city of Ensenada, La Toscana Viñedos del Valle has luxury infrastructure and facilities to host intimate weddings or larger events, as its capacity can run from a minimum 100 guests to up to 900 people. There are two pergolas, terraces, dance floor, ample gardens, lounge-style bathrooms, a fountain and abundant parking space. It should be mentioned that La Toscana is one of the most flexible venues in the Wine Route, as there is no uncorking fee, no time restrictions or conflicts if you notify your schedule early on, and there’s no limitations on hiring additional wedding providers, which makes for a very competitive venue option for weddings and outdoor events.

TAHONA BAJA Carret. Libre Tijuana-Ensenada Cuatro Cuatros, Ensenada, B.C. info@tahonabaja.com +52 (646) 268.15.02 f/ Tahona Baja ig/ @tahona_baja tahonabaja.com

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TAHONA BAJA

Nestled in the middle of the vineyards of Cuatro Cuatros, Tahona Baja features an agave field with a mezcal tasting room perched on a wooden ship. Our covered restaurant area is built around two clay built bars reminiscing of the Panteon of Oaxaca. Dinner can be served alfresco inside the agave arena and under two ancient Oak trees. Every detail about this venue will transport your guests to another world! Treat your party to a special mezcal tasting and tour of the art gallery inside the ship and let them marvel at the beauty of the vineyards from the ships. At night the stars and reflecting pond transform the space into a magical setting. We love to personalize the experience for each event and with multiple bars, tasting room, art gallery and outdoor areas, we welcome your creativity. Tahona Baja's menu is the perfect fusion of Baja and Oaxacan cuisines: the two best culinary strongholds of Mexico! For our special events, Executive Chef Gerardo Salazar will create a special menu in accordance with your taste. Our selection of fresh seafood, gourmet tacos and our other revisited classics will transport you throughout several Mexican regions. It is the perfect complement to our incredible selection of artisanal produced mezcales, our refreshing cocktails and local wine & beer selection. We also offer an oyster bar and fantastic brunch for the day after the wedding as additional options. Being an indoor & outdoor venue, we can accommodate party sizes up to 200 guests. From smaller intimate weddings & ceremonies to the bigger events, this unique environment will certainly surprise your guests! Book the entire hotel for your party and enjoy the space all night.

SIERRA VITA WINERY Parcela 182 C. Vecinal El Porvenir Valle de Guadalupe, B.C. sierravita@outlook.com +52 (646) 162.72.65 f/ Sierra Vita ig/ @sierravitawinery sierravita.com

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SIERRA VITA WINERY

In the heart of Valle de Guadalupe, nestled on a hill top, you will find one of the best kept secrets in Valle: Sierra Vita and Once Pueblos. Quaint and family-owned, our charming vineyard and cuisine provide for the perfect surrounding on such a special day. With an unparalleled panoramic view and embracing sunsets that take your breath away at the same time, you will simply fall in love. We invite you to enjoy all that Valle has to offer, from suites with incredible views from sunrise to nightfall under a star filled sky, to having a one of a kind culinary experience hand in hand with our chef Sandra Vazquez. Let us be part of your memories because we want you to be a part of ours. ALDO Aldo Palafox’s passion for winemaking and commitment to upkeep the winery’s fabulous natural scenery make it a top contender for our best places to marry in Mexico’s foremost wine country. Located just 26 miles south of the city of Ensenada in Baja’s Old Wine Route, Aldo Palafox has secveral areas available to celebrate your wedding: a,mple gardens, lush vineyard fields and ancient oak trees, a terrace and other spaces well-suited for each stage of your event, from welcome cocktail to ceremony to late night fun. Equipped with rustic furniture, Italian outdoor lighting, a private resting house for the bride and groom, a stage and dance floor and many other services, including private transportation for you and your guests, Palafox winery gives a great deal that is hard to pass by for those looking for romance & an unmatched natural backdrop with affordable wedding packages. Their staff will be on hand to provide you with a hassle-free celebration at Mexico’s premier wine region.

VIÑEDOS ALDO CESAR PALAFOX Km 42, Carret. Ensenada- Sto Tomás Valle de La Grulla vinospalafox@gmail.com ventas@aldopalafox.com +52 (646) 174.50.35 f/ Viñedos Aldo César Palafox ig/ @vinedosaldopalafox aldopalafox.com

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VIÑEDOS ALDO CESAR PALAFOX

Aldo Palafox’s passion for winemaking and commitment to upkeep the winery’s fabulous natural scenery make it a top contender for our best places to marry in Mexico’s foremost wine country. Located just 26 miles south of the city of Ensenada in Baja’s Old Wine Route, Aldo Palafox has secveral areas available to celebrate your wedding: a,mple gardens, lush vineyard fields and ancient oak trees, a terrace and other spaces well-suited for each stage of your event, from welcome cocktail to ceremony to late night fun. Equipped with rustic furniture, Italian outdoor lighting, a private resting house for the bride and groom, a stage and dance floor and many other services, including private transportation for you and your guests, Palafox winery gives a great deal that is hard to pass by for those looking for romance & an unmatched natural backdrop with affordable wedding packages. Their staff will be on hand to provide you with a hassle-free celebration at Mexico’s premier wine region.

CAVA MARTLOT Carretera Ensenada-Tecate Km. 87 Valle de Guadalupe, B.C. haciendamartlot@gmail.com +52 (646) 268.67.77 f/ Vinos Martlot ig/ @martlotvinos vinosmartlot.com

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CAVA MARTLOT

An 11-year dream come true for an Italian-Mexican family, Cava Martlot’s majestic property is surrounded by vineyards and natural landscape as far as the eye can see. Nestled on the hills of El Mogor ranch, the very soul of Valle de Guadalupe, this venue can make your dream wedding come true in Mexico’s famed wine country. Elegant, refined and charming, Cava Martlot’s Italian-inspired Mediterranean architecture and their signature Martlot wines are a definite highlight for your event. The venue can host up to 50 guests and also offers lodging services; couples looking for privacy and luxury will be pleased by its easily accesible location, yet exclusive atmosphere and rigurous details that speak of the quality and dedication of its founders.

JOSEFA COCINA DE LEÑA Av Los Cuñados 7608, Sta Lucia Rosarito, B.C. josefa_cocina@hotmail.com +52 (664) 497.71.79 f/ Josefa Cocina de Leña ig/ @josefa_cocina

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JOSEFA COCINA DE LEÑA

Since 2019, Josefa Cocina de Leña has been known for its rustic, warming, subtle yet elegant environment. It gets its name from the late Josefa Yagues Ames, the owner’s mother, a caring, nurturing person who always had her family’s best interest at heart. The restaurant honors her name by cooking some of her recipes and sharing its space with others. Besides being a restaurant on weekends that specializes in fine-wood grilled mexican fusion cuisine, Josefa hosts events organized by its owners, the Guerrero-Mendez family. From weddings to christenings and birthdays, each event has its own special touch. The family’s farm provides space for even your most unique entertaining wishes. The modern yet rustic barn-like restaurant is the perfect setting for any occasion offering a nature inspired decor. Located along the main road of Playas de Rosarito, it is 19.5 km from the San Diego-Tijuana border.

PARAÍSO Gómez Farías No.4 S. A. de las Minas, B.C. info@paraisorestaurant.com.mx +52 (646) 286.4602 f/ Paraíso Restaurant ig/ @paraiso.restauran

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PARAÍSO

Settled in a hilltop overlooking the town of San Antonio de las Minas in Valle de Guadalupe wine country is Paraíso, a lovely, off-the-beaten-path venue/restaurant that will delight adventurous couples looking for an intimate elopement ceremony. Founded in 2017 by the Domínguez-Bautista family as a tribute to their ancestors’ cuisine from Michoacán, México, Paraíso’s regional Mexican food, friendly customer service and rustic charm are a welcome contrast to other uptight and uber-expensive venues. Key to the experience is climbing this hidden hillside gem to enjoy an unparalelled view of Valle de Guadalupe’s natural landscape on their open terrace, a definite highlight that will create timeless memories for you and your loved ones. The venue serves up to 40 guests, and also offers a range of services like catering, wedding planning and a selection of regional Baja California wines and craft beer.

FINCA KOOCHAEGE Parcela 211, Km 88+100 S. Antonio de las Minas, B.C. fincakoochaege@hotmail.com +52 (646) 176.89.45 +52 (646) 197.82.60 f/ Finca Koochaege ig/ @finca_koochaege

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FINCA KOOCHAEGE

Located in the heart of Ensenada’s wine country, Finca Koochaege is the ideal place to celebrate an elegant outdoor wedding. Its beautiful and ample gardens , lake and fountain are the perfect scenario to share unforgettable moments with your loved ones. Finca Koochaege’s ample spaces can accomodate up to 1,000 guests, but it’s up to you to choose. Facilities include gardens, terrace, hotel, dance floor, Catholic chapel, a kiosk in the lake and ample parking space. To guarantee the best customer service and personalized attention, Finca Koochaege includes several items in their wedding packages, including catering, music, drinks, decoration, staff on hand and the excellent service of wedding planner Génova Maldonado. Finca Koochaege’s culinary concept is based on regional cuisine made with fresh ingredients from Valle de Guadalupe, and you will enjoy a 5-dish tasting to select your wedding menu, as well as being able to enjoy Valle wines.

Casa Emiliana Vinícola Parcela 107 Lote 587, El Porvenir Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, B.C. Casa Emiliana B&B Blvd. Emiliano Zapata 348, El Porvenir Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, B.C. gerencia@casaemiliana.com.mx +52 (646) 155.22.40 +52 (664) 230.78.88 f/ Casa Emiliana ig/ @casaemiliana casaemiliana.com.mx

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CASA EMILIANA VINÍCOLA Y B&B

A young and innovative family-led winery with all the spirit of hospitality that Valle de Guadalupe is known for, Casa Emiliana will be the perfect backdrop for your destination wedding in Mexico. With mountains, vineyards and unparalleled natural scenery at a competitive investment when you compare to other world-famous wine country scenarios, you’ll be enchanted by Casa Emiliana’s additional services for your wedding: the winery is gorgeous, their boutique wines are an absolute must for your wedding menu, and their Casa Emiliana B&B luxury lodging will create the complete Valle experience, as it has all necessary amenities for a comfortable weekend, leaving you ready to focus on the details of your big day. Their staff will go all-in to help you achieve your dreams and make this celebration as beautiful as you planned it.

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