Things to do in Jalisco
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Puerto Vallarta: Taco & E-Bike Tour with Tequila TastingYou’ll cruise Puerto Vallarta on an e-bike with a local guide, stopping for tacos at three different stands (two tacos and a drink each), ride along the Malecón boardwalk, visit Los Muertos Pier and the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, then finish with a guided tequila tasting. Expect laughter, new flavors, city stories—and maybe even some wobbly cycling memories.
Guadalajara: Mercado Libertad Food Tour & Cathedral WalkYou’ll taste your way through Guadalajara’s Mercado Libertad with a local guide—tortas ahogadas dripping with salsa, barbacoa tacos hot off the grill, sweet tejuino, and candies from family-run stalls. Wander historic plazas and hear stories that bring the city’s past alive. Leave full—and maybe just a little changed by what you’ve seen and tasted.
Quimixto Waterfall Hike from Puerto Vallarta: Swim at the fallsA guided hiking tour from Puerto Vallarta to a waterfall in Quimixto takes five hours, including a city bus ride to the trailhead, a 3km walk along the river, swimming at the falls, and the return journey. The guide speaks English or Spanish and leads groups of mixed ages; children are welcome from age 6. The hike is rated easy, and the bus ride and photos are included.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide handling logistics and navigation while you focus on the scenery; choose a private option if you'd rather explore at your own pace.
Marietas Islands: Private Safari Hidden Beach & Surf TourYou’ll swim through a marine tunnel into Playa Escondida, snorkel Skull Reef’s clear waters, watch blue-footed boobies nesting on Marietas Islands cliffs, and share fresh shrimp ceviche with your group on deck. With a local guide leading every step — plus optional surf lessons if you’ve got energy left — expect moments that stick with you long after salt has faded from your skin.
Puerto Vallarta Taco Walk and Tasting: Eat Like a LocalTaco101 is a 2.5-hour taco walk and tasting in Puerto Vallarta led by a guide who has run cultural food tours for eight years. You'll visit up to five family-run taco stands and a corn tortilla factory in the central and south neighborhoods, taste 5 to 10 different tacos with salsas and toppings, and learn the history of tacos and how they're prepared across Mexico. Domestic beer, agua fresca, dessert and all the tacos you want are included. The guide speaks English and Spanish, and children from age 2 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this walk if you want to eat the tacos locals choose for themselves, not the ones marketed to visitors. The guide's eight years of leading food tours and knowledge of which family-run stands serve what means you taste the real thing and leave understanding how to find it again on your own.
Private Los Arcos Snorkel Tour from Puerto VallartaA private four-hour snorkel tour from Puerto Vallarta departs Los Muertos Pier and takes you by boat to Los Arcos, the natural rock formation where you snorkel with provided equipment, then continues to Las Animas beach. Your guide speaks English or Spanish, and snorkel gear and an ice chest are included; food and drinks are not.Is it for me?Pickup at Los Muertos Pier in the city center means you don't need a car or arrange separate transport to reach the boat—walk from your hotel or nearby accommodation and board directly. The private boat is yours alone, so the pace and time at each stop stay in your hands.
Emiliano Zapata Market Food Tour in Puerto Vallarta: Learn ChilesA 2.5-hour guided food tour through the oldest neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, centered on the Emiliano Zapata Market and four additional stops where you taste and learn how chiles are actually used in Mexican gastronomy. The tour runs at 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM, or 6:30 PM, with a live guide speaking English or Spanish; you'll visit market stands and restaurants, taste five savory dishes plus dessert, and discover that chiles are far more varied than their reputation for heat.Is it for me?Small groups work best here since the guide leads you through the market and between stops—you'll move as a unit and the explanation stays with the group. This tour is built for anyone curious about how Mexican food actually works, not just the flavors but the ingredients and the reasoning behind them.
Sayulita walking tour and zarandeado seafood grillingAn 8-hour walking tour of Sayulita and Bahia de Banderas with a local guide in English or Spanish, including a stop at a roadside market for tropical fruit and Mexican sweets, a walking tour of the surfer town, and a grilled seafood meal of zarandeado fish and shrimp on the beach. Children from age 3 are welcome; the group travels by air-conditioned vehicle and the guide prepares the meal on-site.Is it for me?Book this if you want food, walking, and beach time in one outing with a local guide who prepares an authentic Zarandeado meal on-site.
Puerto Vallarta RZR Off-Road Tour Sierra Madre & CualeThis 3-hour off-road activity puts you behind the wheel of a high-performance RZR side-by-side in Puerto Vallarta, navigating city streets, river crossings, and Sierra Madre trails before a swim in a seasonal waterfall lagoon and tequila tasting at a mountain restaurant. You drive your own machine—not a utility vehicle—with a guide, helmet, goggles and bandana included. A valid driver's license and age 18+ are required to operate the RZR; children ride as passengers with an accompanying adult.Is it for me?Choose this if you want hands-on control of the machine through mountain terrain rather than riding as a passenger, or if you prefer a half-day adventure over a multi-day commitment.
Private City Tour Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque: Local GuideA private guided tour of Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque where you decide which stops matter and how long to linger. Your guide is a local expert fluent in English or Spanish who adapts the route to your interests — the historic center, Governor's Palace, Guadalajara Cathedral, the Rotunda of the Illustrious People of Jalisco, Paseo Chapultepec, and the artisan quarter of Tlaquepaque. The tour runs six hours with bottled water and air-conditioned transport included; pickup is arranged, and you choose where to eat.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to set your own pace and skip stops that don't interest you—a shared tour locks you into a fixed schedule, while this private version lets you linger where you want.
Tequila & Amatitán: Premium Tequila Tasting Day TripYou’ll wander Jalisco’s legendary agave fields near Amatitán with a local guide who knows every story behind each row. Taste artisan tequilas paired with spicy snacks at a working distillery, then take in volcano views before exploring the Magic Town of Tequila on your own time. End your day clinking clay cups at a lively local cantina — and maybe find yourself smiling at nothing on the way home.
Puerto Vallarta: El Malecon Private Bike Tour & Art StopsYou’ll ride along Puerto Vallarta’s El Malecon with a private guide, stopping for stories behind street art and sculptures, tasting fresh fruit at a local market, and visiting landmarks like the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Pause for ocean views or photos whenever you want—the pace is yours. This is a day that lingers long after you’re back home.
Guadalajara: Tequila Distillery Tour & Jose Cuervo with TastingsYou get picked up from your Guadalajara hotel and driven to the agave fields to watch the traditional harvest, then visit a working distillery where you taste tequila at three stages of production. If you choose the Jose Cuervo option, you'll tour their facility and taste their tequila too. You have free time to eat lunch in town (at your own cost) before returning to Guadalajara by evening.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see how tequila is actually made and taste it fresh from the still without arranging your own transport from Guadalajara—the pickup and fixed schedule handle both, and the agave field visit is the part most day trips skip.
Guadalajara Airport Transfer: Private Car & Pickup ServiceYou get picked up by name at arrivals or your hotel lobby, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group, and arrive at your destination without arranging transport yourself. The driver handles luggage, knows the route, and the price is fixed before you travel — which is what turns an airport arrival from a logistics problem into a simple handoff.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue or negotiating a ride at the curb — the driver waits at arrivals with your name, the vehicle is already arranged, and the price is locked in before you arrive.
Tequila & La Fortaleza Distillery: Private Day Tour from GuadalajaraYou get picked up from your Guadalajara hotel, visit two working tequila distilleries with tastings, walk through the town of Tequila with free time, and taste a traditional cantarito before returning in the evening. Private transport, bottled water and soda are included; the driver stops for photos whenever you ask.Is it for me?Right for travelers from Guadalajara who want to see how tequila is actually made without joining a crowded group tour — the private format and flexible stops let you linger in the agave fields or town as long as you want, and visiting both an artisan factory and an established distillery in one day shows you the full range of how the spirit is produced.
Guadalajara: Private Tequila Distillery Tour & Agave FieldsYou visit a working family distillery and taste six tequilas with an expert guide, walk through the blue agave landscape for photos, eat traditional barbecue lunch in a local spot, and have free time to explore the UNESCO-listed town of Tequila on foot. Private transportation from your Guadalajara hotel is included, along with all entry fees and the meal.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand tequila beyond the bottle and prefer a private, personalized pace over group tours. The full day means you're not rushing between stops, and the guide's expertise turns the landscape and the distillery into something you actually remember.
Puerto Vallarta jungle: Zip line tour with river swimExperience real jungle zip lining near Puerto Vallarta with a friendly local guide and eleven thrilling platforms. Walk through lush forest, fly above treetops, then relax by a cool mountain stream before heading back. It’s an adventure you’ll feel in your bones long after you’ve left Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta Diving: Private Boat, Your Own CrewPrivate scuba diving in Puerto Vallarta puts you on your own boat with a dedicated crew and guide, exploring rocky reef dive sites within five hours. The operator offers personalized attention and beginner instruction (500 MXN per person) onboard, plus optional access to Marietas Islands' Hidden Beach for certified divers on select days. Soda, water, snacks and all dive gear are included; national park permits and wrist bands are provided.Is it for me?Book this if you want to dive without sharing a boat or waiting for a group—the crew adjusts the pace and depth to your level, and you choose between rocky reef sites close to shore or Marietas Islands (certified divers only). Beginners can take an onboard lesson and dive the same day.
Horseback Riding in Mismaloya: Mountain Streams & El EdenA horseback riding tour in Mismaloya takes you from the beach up through the mountains on well-trained horses, crossing fresh streams and passing through forest to reach El Eden, a mountain spot where you can swim, rest and take in the views. A certified guide leads the ride in English or Spanish, and children from age 5 are welcome. Food and activities at El Eden cost extra.Is it for me?Three hours is enough to climb the mountains and spend time at El Eden without eating up your whole afternoon, which works well if you have other plans in Mismaloya later. The ride itself is gentle and suitable for first-time riders and children from age 5, so it does not demand prior experience or high fitness.
Guadalajara: Hike & Swim at Wild Hot Springs WaterfallsYou’ll hike steep trails outside Guadalajara with a local guide, feel your heart race as you reach wild hot springs, then dive into fresh water surrounded by rocks and trees. Share small moments with others along the way — laughter, stories, maybe even a scraped knee or two — before heading back with that good tired feeling only nature gives.
