Top Things to do in Jalisco
Top Hotels in Jalisco
- 1. Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa
- 2. Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center
- 3. Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
- 4. Hotel Mousai
- 5. Hotel Mio Vallarta
- 6. Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
- 7. Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara
- 8. Crown Paradise Club Puerto Vallarta
- 9. Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- 10. Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Top 10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Jalisco, Jalisco
Discover the best top things to do in Jalisco, Jalisco including Mirado La Bufa, Tequilas Del Senor, Playa Las Animas, Barranca de Oblatos, Majahuitas Beach, Quimixto, Zoologico Guadalajara, Los Arcos de Mismaloya, Bosque de la Primavera, Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara.
Restaurants in Jalisco
1. Mirado La Bufa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By TPaul548 - Winnipeg, Canada
We rented 4-wheelers from Tour-SSO (next door to the restaurant El General. The owner, Julian, and the guide (his son), Carlos, were great. It cost us $1,500 pesos. The ride up is about 40 minutes. Once there, you have a challenging 10 minute hike to the lookout area. The views are spectacular! On the way down, we stopped briefly at Real Alto to visit a 500 year old church. We left town at 11:00 and wore only shorts and T-shirt. We were fine. The trail is really dusty. This was a highlight of our visit to San Sebastián and would definitely recommend it.
2. Tequilas Del Senor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
The oldest tequila factory in Guadalajara, founded in 1943, invites you to enjoy the making an aging process of this wonderful Tequila. We are commited in making the tasting of our tequila a completely new experience for you!!... You deserve to live every moment as a special one so come and visit us!!
3. Playa Las Animas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 737 reviews
If you are looking for isolation, try this beach to the south of Puerto Vallarta, only accessible by boat.
Reviewed By expat326 - San Francisco, United States
Busy beach at spring break. Like other travelers, a short water taxi ride or you can make solo arrangements with one of the boat operators at Boca de Tomitlan. We stopped first at Colomitos but it was really crowded. Next time I would opt for one of the other small beaches nearby, I think Madagascar. Not much shade but enjoyed our swim at Colomitos. Our boat operator returned for us and took us to Las Animas. We really enjoyed our lunch at El Caracol restaurant. There are many places to choose from, but our waiters were really friendly and took good care of us. Compared to Mismaloya or Boca, the food here tasted super fresh, was served hot, nicely seasoned rice and beans and salad as accompaniments to our fish and shrimp dishes. Also the pollo a la plancha was very good and not over-cooked. We were going fishing the next day and hoped to come back and have our fresh catch cooked for as as we saw at one table. But our catch the following day was too small.
4. Barranca de Oblatos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
This 2,000-foot gorge makes for an interesting view.
Reviewed By gourmexican - Bellevue, United States
I am from Guadalajara and totally regret that I had not visited La Barranca before. This is such an amazing place and it is within the city. I had never expected that my lovely city had such a hike nearby. I’ve been living in Seattle for years, where people talk with pride about all the lovely hikes around. Never had I imagined that my own city had such a hidden jewel only half an hour away from my mom’s house. La Barranca offers some beautiful views of the Rio Lerma-Santiago. It goes through a beautiful canyon like view. It makes you feel great to be out there while doing a walk or a hike. The simple fact of being out in nature with such amazing views is inspiring. Some amazing friends kindly provided advice on how to approach the hike at the Barranca. It truly helped me, so I will outline it here for those who are interested in giving it a try. I know for sure that I will do this hike again soon, as I truly enjoyed it. I exercise regularly and when I have an opportunity to get my cardio in with an outdoor activity it is rewarding and more entertaining. Hate being in place looking at my reflection on a mirror for long periods of time. Here are the tips to get the most out of the hike at La Barranca de Huentitan, which I truly recommend doing! 1. Get there early in the morning to complete the hike before it gets incredibly hot. We got there at 6am at the beginning of March. The way down is rocky and slippery. It was hard to see because it was still dark. I would recommend getting there exactly at sunrise. Check when sunrise is going to be and start at that time. 2. The way down takes approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. We all used sports shoes that can take on outdoors. There are a lot of rocks and it is slippery, so I would recommend taking an appropriate pace on the way down. 3. Once you get all the way to the bottom at river level, you will get to Y like intersection. You can either take a left or a right. - If you take a left you will get to the bridge which has amazing views of the river and the canyon. The bridge is about 1.5km away from where you start. - If you take a right you will get to the uphill railway, which is the demanding part of this hike. We personally took a left first and checked out the bridge. Which I truly recommend doing. If you are tight on time, then you can go straight to the right and get to the uphill railway. 4. For the uphill railway you must be very careful of where you step as you go up. I recommend brining sunblock and of course hydration. The hike is not easy. It is demanding if you are not used to it. There is part that is incredibly inclined, and you must use your hands to help yourself up. I recommend bringing gloves to prevent getting scratches, cuts and pull yourself up. Also, it is important to wear gloves in case there is any sort of bug. I must call out that there can sometimes be scorpions behind the rails, so just be careful about that. Nothing to worry about. Just common sense. 5. Most people call out taking about an hour and a half to get all the way to the top. I would say this is a fair assessment if you decide to take breaks. Hydrate yourself, eat a granola bar, have a banana. The main objective is to have fun, exercise and enjoy. Don’t try to push it to hard if you need a break. You’ll improve your times as you become more experienced. 6. There are parts of the hike where there are openings between the rails. Make sure that you are very careful as you go through these parts of the hike. Do not want to fall and end up injuring yourself. 7. There are 3-4 ways out as you are going up. That will take you to the same dirt road that brought you down. Have to call out though that once you start the biggest incline you are stuck in the path and have to finish or go back down. At this point though it is totally worth it to just finish. It is the most demanding but most fun part of the hike. 8. You can stop at any point to take pictures. Just make sure that if you are in a big incline that you sit down and turn around. You do not want to end up falling and rolling down for several meters. 9. Once you make it all the way to the top feel proud of yourself. You’ve made it. On your way out make sure to stop by the fruit stands to get a refreshing reward. There are stands that sell coconut water mixed with pineapple juice. It is called “Coco piña”. Totally recommend it. Refreshing and delicious. It takes a total of 3 hours to complete the entire journey at a pretty good and safe pace. Make sure to get out there and give it a try. If you are from Guadalajara, this is a more entertaining way to exercise. If you are visiting and have the time, make sure to enjoy this fun and beautiful hike to add something different to your experience. I know that I will try to do this as often as possible.
5. Majahuitas Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Remote beach accessible only by boat, this is the perfect place to get away from it all.
Reviewed By 161alant - Texas, United States
A stop at Majahuitas Beach was included on a Vallarta Adventure excursion we were on, and it was enjoyable. If you're looking for clean white sand, you're on the wrong side of Mexico. The beach here has a gravelly texture, but it is in a beautiful setting. There was an open bar, a volleyball net, ample beach bags to lounge on, kayaks, paddle boards, and great scenery. The crew will do their best to insure you have a great time, as always. Our crew put on a show on the way back to port which included the "Mexican Rolling Stones" and a breakdancing exhibition. Enjoy the activities and the view while you're here. You won't find them back home.
6. Quimixto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Great place for snorkeling south of the city.
Reviewed By RuRuRoams - Meredith, United States
the hike is fun and easy. you trek through the village, across a stream (horses are hanging out and there is a bridge...but the stream is shallow, so enjoy the adventure) and then start following the crevasse like trail to the waterfall. it's a trail that's been carved by horses and mules, so there's quite a bit of horse poop...but that's how you know you're on the right track? :) the reward, at the end, is an idyllic quiet stream beneath a lovely, accessible waterfall with a very cold pool to swim in. there's a little restaurant there with some nice pina coladas and a little shop. you can swim, cool down, and hang out before you trek back down to the beach.
7. Zoologico Guadalajara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,631 reviews
This large zoo contains over 2,000 animals and is located in a beautiful ravine.
Reviewed By 291genej - Silver Spring, United States
This Friday morning we took a US$4 UBER 11 km northeast from our Hotel NH Collection Guadalajara, arriving at 9:15 AM. After temperature check, hand sanitizer and paying the $8 senior rate for 2, we followed the zoo workers for the 200+ meter entryway to the Flamingo Pool. From here, we began a long shaded descent passing grass/pool/bird enclosures to the end of the valley, then returned on the other side, climbing back up. The 1 square mile property is well maintained, the animals we saw were in good condition in large enclosures, and there were ample clean restrooms spaced nicely throughout. Visitors spread out over many optional activities to suit their physical abilities and/or interests to include the Aquarium, Gondola, Safari Ride, Petting Park, Farm Animals, Picnicking, Shows and more. We enjoyed our 3 hour stroll seeing the active animals as well as the numerous well mannered masked families. This was a peaceful relaxing experience.
