Tapalpa Private Day Trip: Mountains, Nature & Local Culture
Description
Escape the city and discover the mountain charm of Tapalpa, one of Jalisco’s most beautiful Pueblos Mágicos, on this private full-day experience from Guadalajara. Travel with a local expert into the pine-covered highlands of the Sierra, where fresh air, scenic landscapes, and traditional architecture create the perfect nature getaway. Explore the picturesque historic center with its cobblestone streets, white facades, and red-tiled roofs, then head to iconic sites such as Las Piedrotas (Valley of the Enigmas), famous for its giant monolithic rock formations and stunning photo opportunities. Visit La Ceja viewpoint, a popular paragliding launch spot with breathtaking panoramic views. Tapalpa is also known for outdoor adventures, including hiking and ATV rides. Complete your day with authentic regional flavors, including roasted lamb, artisanal cheeses, local sweets, pomegranate punch, and regional mezcal. A relaxed, immersive, and fully private escape into the mountains of Jalisco.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit a viewpoint, paragliding launch point, and restaurant. Here you can take incredible pictures thanks to the panoramic view of the Sayula Lagoon on a cliff 800 meters high. (Only available Saturdays and Sundays)
Stroll the historic center while you learn the history of the region and appreciate its architecture. Enjoy a traditional lunch like the famous roasted lamb or "Birria" goat stew. You can also find regional drinks such as Pulque (fermented agave drink), pomegranate punch, artisanal-made cheeses, milk candies, and sausages as well as regional craft stores.
Visit the Tapalpa Handicrafts Market which is located right in front of the Kiosko in the main square. Here you can find local crafts such as embroidery, clothing, hats, jewelry, blankets, milk candies, local punch, fruit preserves, and handmade products.
Ecopark for activities such as hiking, horseback riding, zip lines, and ATVs. You will enjoy an amazing view of the forest with natural giant stones created by a volcanic eruption more than 1000 years ago. A place with incredible landscapes, ideal for taking great pictures.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up at your accommodation (Hotel, Hostel, Airbnb). You need to notify your location at least 24 hours before.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
Phenomenal experience, great customer service and Tapalpa was beautiful with many things to see, eat, and do. Fernando was an exceptional host
Pickup at hotel on time at 9:00 am Recommended excursion if you like to go to see beautiful scenery and nature In Tapalpa you can take beautiful photos, eat typical food and some adventures such as Paragliding, quad bikes, horseback riding. Fernando guides with very humanitarian and helpful treatment. Cheers.
Hola Daniel fue un gusto ser tu guía en Tapalpa, la pasamos muy bien. Agradezco tus increíbles comentarios y espero verte pronto de nuevo en GDL!
Fernando y Memo eran los mejores guias por Tapalpa. Los dos saben el area y Mexico muy bien. Me explican muchas cosas sobre la historia y me muestran lugares y alimentos muy local que no he escuchado antes. Me hicieron sentir muy comoda con el aire acondicionado, el vehiculo limpio, y sus actitudes muy amables. Este tour con Fernando y Memo fue mas que vale la pena y estoy muy feliz que tenia este experiencia. Fernando and Memo were the best guides for Tapalpa. I could not have found anyone better. They know the area and Mexico very well. They explained so many things to me about the history, and showed me places and foods that I had never even heard of before. They made me feel so comfortable with the air conditioner, clean vehicle, and their friendly attitude. This tour with Fernando and Memo was more than worth the price and I am so glad to have had this experience.
We spent an incredible day knowing the Sierra de Tapalpa, Fernando is a very friendly and fun person, apart from knowing many interesting and historical facts about the places he took us to know, he is an expert in tequilas and mezcals and shared all his knowledge, apart from giving us to taste a very famous mezcal of the region and even took us to know the factory where they produce it. We visited the center of Tapalpa where we could appreciate the beautiful buildings and temples of this Magic Town and bought the typical sweets such as rompope, drunken, quince sweet and pomegranate punch. The whole experience was very enriching and I highly recommend it. Tapalpa is not far from Guadalajara so having left the city early made us take advantage of the day and get to know this beautiful corner of Jalisco.
An amazing experience and would definitely recommend it for those who want to leave the city! With all the attentions and an excellent guide!!
The tour to Tapalpa is very complete, from the pulque to the mezcal of the region, is in a privileged mountain area, I did not know that I had so many places to know and that had already gone on 2 occasions. It's definitely worth it.
It has been a great experience to travel to know the wonderful landscapes of Tapalpa. Fernando is a guide with a lot of knowledge of the place and adaptability to the needs of the group. We visited different places within Tapalpa that I did not imagine could be found, with many activities to be carried out and also enjoyed delicious pulque and mezcal of the region. I recommend this experience for travelers who like outdoor activities and traveling on these dates will allow you to enjoy an ideal climate to tour the mountains.
Last August 2019. We leave very early for the village of Tapalpa, heading for the exit to the Freeway to Colima. An area that is part of the Sierra de Quila and with a Vegetation full of Trees and a very fresh area. The town and farms with tile finishes on their roofs and no graffiti on their walls. It transports us to a Jalisco of old. We visit the Stone Zone, a natural place where rocks of phenomenal dimensions are found.
