Native Trails MyTrails 2026 171 Jalisco cipal, or to the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe with its distinctive belfry. Besides experiences revolving around the arts, culture and gastronomy, the town, which was founded in 1851, offers a large range of possibilities to enjoy nature and the beautiful beach of the vast Banderas Bay. 32 Visit of the tequila manufacturer Casa Siete Leguas Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy The “Casa Siete Leguas” opens its doors for you! Founded by Ignacio González Vargas in 1952 and named for the favorite horse of folk hero Pancho Villa, the distillery sets a high value on manufacturing processes with the least possible degree of automatization to produce top-quality tequila. The red, clayey soil around Atotonilco el Alto provides ideal conditions for growing the blue agave (Agave tequilana). The juice is gently extracted by traditionally crushing the boiled agaves in a stone mill. Together with the fibers, the juice is then stored in wooden barrels for fermentation until the must can be distilled. 33 City tour of Atotonilco el Alto Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy Atotonilco El Alto, founded in 1551, is a true gem in the West of the federal state of Jalisco. Atotonilco means “place of hot waters” in Náhuatl, and the hot springs in the crystal clear Río Taretan are still an excellent place for a swim. In the colonial center, you find the “Templo San Miguel Arcángel”, a rather plain, but very beautiful church with impressive paintings on its ceiling and old stained-glass windows. In front of the church, there is a small town park, “Plaza Principal”, which is full of life, pedlars and sales stalls. At the end of your tour, you visit the small, but very famous charrería arena outside the town limits. 34 City tour Mascota Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy You will explore the picturesque town of Mascota, which was first mentioned in 1525. The name means “place of deer,” and its first inhabitants were indigenous Tecos. Owing to its cultural diversity and the friendly people with their deeprooted traditions, Mascota is one of the best-known tourist destinations in the sierra of Jalisco today. The sights of the town include the Zócalo, the ruins of an old monastery to which a seminary is affiliated, and the Archaeological Museum. 35 Visit Museo El Pedregal Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy You visit the peculiar museum founded by author and collector Francisco Rodríguez Peña. In the past 20 years, he has covered almost any conceivable object, be it a work of art or an everyday object, with a decoration of stones – guitars, bowls, picture-frames, and even cushions and bathroom furniture. He shows a lot of pride in presenting his extraordinary works and, based on his collection of historic photos, will tell you interesting details about the history of the small town of Mascota. 36 Los Veranos Canopy Tour in Puerto Vallarta Duration: 05:00 h · Level: Difficult Experience a real Puerto Vallarta adventure. The 14 Los Veranos ziplines have a total length of more than 3,000 m (9,843 ft.) and go through lush jungle, providing exceptional panoramas from a bird’s-eye view. You will hang over the treetops and the Río Orquídeas. Who will reach the river first – there is a little competition at the end of the course. The trained guides will ensure that you get back to the base camp safely and having had lots of fun. 37 Visit to the Vallarta Botanical Garden A.C. Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Medium Founded in 2004, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens A.C. are located about 25 kilometers south of Puerto Vallarta along the Río Horcones, protecting several hectares of tropical dry forest within the Sierra Madre Occidental. Well-maintained trails allow visitors to discover more than 300 orchid species, as well as agaves, bromeliads, and native tree varieties. The gardens also provide important habitat for hummingbirds, motmots, and other bird species. Research, conservation of threatened plants, and environmental education are central to the site’s mission, offering valuable insight into the ecosystems of Jalisco’s Pacific region.
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