San Sebastian del Oeste, Food and Tequila from Puerto Vallarta
Description
Discover San Sebastian del Oeste, one of the most charming magical villages near Puerto Vallarta. On this tour, explore its rich colonial history, visit St. Sebastian Martyr Parish, and enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery. Experience the local culture, its traditions, and the authentic taste of the region’s cuisine. A perfect tour for lovers of rural tourism, history, and authentic experiences. Don’t miss this unique getaway to San Sebastian del Oeste from Puerto Vallarta!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Participants learn to appreciate and differentiate the flavors and aromas of different types of tequila. During the tasting, an explanation is given about the production process of tequila, the different types (white, rested, aged) and the techniques to evaluate it properly.
Coffee process activity is an experience in which participants learn about the key stages in coffee production, from the harvest of beans to their final preparation. Through this activity, the different harvesting methods, drying, roasting and grinding are explored, until you reach the preparation of a perfect cup.
It is an experience that combines history, architecture and local culture. During the visit, attendees can admire its traditional structure, surrounded by a stunning natural environment. In addition, being a historic site, the parish offers an insight into the cultural and religious legacy of the region.
This is a unique sensory experience where visitors can learn about the chocolate manufacturing process, from grain selection to the final product. The activity is perfect for chocolate lovers and for those who want to learn about the art behind their artisan production.
A walk is made with the guide for an explanation about the history of the Town
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up service is provided at most hotels in the hotel zone. If you do not find the place where you are staying, you can send us a message with the information so that we can tell you the pick up time or assign a meeting point.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Nice tour, luckyly our tour group we're like minded that the silver part wasn't necessary for us. So I think if the guides asked us, we could have skipped that part all together.
Our guide Daniel was very knowledgeable, and our driver Jimmy was always ready to help us load and unload when we were ready to move on the next stop. For the price ($78 USD pp) this tour included a lot of stops and was 8 hours - well worth the price. As we wound our way up the mountains to San Sebastion, Daniel filled in with history of the local areas we drove through, flora, fauna and wildlife of the area and the evolution of Mexico and the people of the past up to today's Mexico. We stopped at a bakery for a snack and Mexican coffee, then on to a boutique family Tequila producer that included tastings and an explanation of the process. Next was a stop at a jewelry shop and Daniel informed us about the gemstones only found in this area, as well as the silver mines that supported the economy. Following that we came to San Sebastion and visited a family coffee roasting company. We visited family operated shops that were creating and selling their hand-crafted goods. Daniel also gave us a lot of stories and information about the San Sebastion as we walked the town and saw the mission. Afterward we enjoyed the (included in $78) lunch at a local family restaurant. Daniel checked with us as we moved to each visit to ensure we wanted to do that. We did run out of time and didn't get to the chocolate factory, but we were all tired and happy with the tour. The only glitch was a mix up on the pick-up spot. We were not staying in a hotel and they couldn't pick us up at the condo, so make sure to clarify your meeting spot. The messaging in Viator is really buried, so I missed the pick-up time change and we were quite a bit early at the meeting spot. I would still rate the tour a 10 out of 10!
