Puerto Vallarta: City Tour & Canopy Zipline with Tequila Tasting

Zipline Over the Bay, Then Taste Eight Types of Tequila in One Afternoon

You'll walk through the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe and along the Malecón with bay views, drive through the Romantic Zone's old streets, taste eight types of tequila with an explanation of the production process, then zipline nine lines at Nogalito Ecopark over 40 to 50 minutes. Transport, water, and tequila samples are included. The tour runs as a single half-day block, so you're done by early afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe10m
2. The Malecón30m
3. Romantic Zonepassing by

City tour and canopy adventure

• Visit Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Walk along The Malecón
• Drive through Romantic Zone
• Stop at bay viewpoint
• Taste various tequilas
• Do canopy zipline activity
• Photo stop at Mismaloya arches

The experience

You're standing at the edge of a platform 40 meters up, harness clipped, and suddenly the bay of Puerto Vallarta spreads out below you. That's the moment the canopy tour at Nogalito Ecopark hits different. You've already walked through the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, driven past the Romantic Zone's colonial streets, and stopped at the Malecón to see the sea wall horse sculpture, so your legs know the city. Now your adrenaline knows it too. The zipline section runs nine lines total and takes between 40 and 50 minutes depending on group size, which means you're not rushed but you're not hanging around either.

Before the canopy part, the tour moves through Puerto Vallarta's core. The Malecón is the main stop. That's where the bay opens up and you get the famous rock formations of Mismaloya in the distance, the ones that show up in every photo. The guide explains the history of the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe while you're actually inside it, which beats reading about it later, and you can take photos if you want. The Romantic Zone is a drive-through, not a long walk, so you see the old town's narrow streets and colonial feel without burning time. Then comes the tequila tasting: eight different types, from liqueurs and creams to straight tequila, and they walk you through how it's made. That's the part that lands different if you're traveling as a couple or with family, because it's not rushed and it's not a bar scene.

The whole thing moves in an air-conditioned vehicle between stops, which matters in Jalisco heat. Bottled water is included, and if you're bringing small children, they can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap. The tour doesn't pretend to be something it's not. The canopy activity is the physical anchor of the day, so moderate fitness helps, and it's not recommended if you have spinal issues or are pregnant. But if you're solid on that front, the combination of city landmarks, tequila education, and actual adrenaline in one half-day is hard to beat in Puerto Vallarta.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle transport between all stops.
• entry to the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe with time for photos.
• a drive through the Romantic Zone (old town).
• a stop at the Malecón with views of the bay and Mismaloya rock formations.
• tequila tasting of eight different types with an explanation of the production process.
• nine ziplines at Nogalito Ecopark canopy tour lasting 40 to 50 minutes.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Touristing Vallarta

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to mix city sightseeing with a real adrenaline moment in one half-day without arranging separate activities: the combination of landmarks, tequila education, and ziplines means you're not choosing between culture and adventure, you're getting both.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is the tequila tasting included in the price?

Yes. Eight different types of tequila are included, from liqueurs and creams to pure tequila, with an explanation of the production process. Alcoholic beverages are only for adults.

What's the canopy activity like?

You zipline on nine lines at Nogalito Ecopark. The activity takes 40 to 50 minutes depending on group size. Moderate physical fitness is recommended, and it's not suitable for people with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

Can I bring young children?

Yes. Infants can ride in a stroller or pram, and specialized infant seats are available. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport. Service animals are allowed.

What's included in the price?

Air-conditioned vehicle transport, bottled water, and tequila tasting. Entry to the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the canopy activity are included.

Do we stop at the Malecón?

Yes. The Malecón is one of the main stops, where you can see the bay, sculptures, and the famous Mismaloya rock formations in the distance.

Is there a viewpoint with a view of the bay?

Yes. The tour includes a stop at a small viewpoint with views of Puerto Vallarta's bay.