San Sebastian del Oeste

Get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Puerto Vallarta on a beautiful route through scenic roads, villages, and mountains carpeted in mystifying fog and vegetation. Arrive in San Sebastian and take a step back in time while you explore its narrow streets, immersing in its colonial architecture.

Founded in 1605, San Sebastian del Oeste is one of twelve towns in Jalisco recognized as Pueblo Magico, a distinction granted to a handful of towns throughout the country that preserve their traditions, architecture, and heritage intact as a testament to Mexico’s history and culture for generations to come.

Walking its cobblestone streets, admiring its mud brick walls and tile roofs, and marveling at the charming kiosk and beautiful church crowned by a blue dome is a dreamlike experience for those who appreciate cultural experiences.

During this San Sebastian tour, you’ll enjoy a variety of activities to enrich your visit, including exclusive access to the town’s museum that holds the history of century-old family trees, a visit to a silversmith workshop, an organic coffee farm tasting, and a traditional lunch served in an old patio house. This tour is for those who seek to discover a small piece of Mexico’s rich history at their own pace!

If you’re passionate about scenic views, colonial architecture, and authentic glimpses into traditional Mexican culture, San Sebastian del Oeste is the perfect place to add to your travel bucket list. This Pueblo Magico of Jalisco is one of those jewels that you simply cannot miss when visiting Puerto Vallarta!

Nestled deep within the hills of the Sierra Madre mountain range, this historic Mexican town dates back to 1605, when it was settled by silver miners looking to strike big on the region’s natural resources. Many of the town’s original structures and cultural traditions still stand today, making San Sebastian del Oeste an incredibly immersive piece of Mexican history.

On this comprehensive San Sebastian day trip, our guides will take you to San Sebastian del Oeste Square, the kiosk, the church, and other destinations in the heart of the city. You’ll spend time at each of the town’s most important historical landmarks, learn about San Sebastian’s heyday as a colonial town in the 1700s, and marvel at the immaculate structural preservation of a town truly tucked away from time.

With its cool mountain temperatures throughout the year, visiting San Sebastian del Oeste is the perfect escape from the heat of Puerto Vallarta.

Your all-inclusive small group trip includes an exclusive artisanal tequila tasting, an enlightening walking tour, and a tasting at an organic coffee farm. Plus, indulge in a traditional family-style lunch in a rustic old house with colonial architecture, surrounded by lush trees.

Led knowledgeable local guides. Whether you’re seeking history, culture, or natural beauty, this journey from Puerto Vallarta promises a memorable adventure in one of Jalisco’s Pueblo Magico towns.

If you love cultural walking tours, don’t miss our Pueblos Tour, which will take you through the rural regions just outside Puerto Vallarta, culminating in a lively Mexican cooking class. Or, explore our tour to Sayulita & San Pancho, where you can discover the most famous and colorful coastal towns in Nayarit.