The Colonial Silver Mining Town of San Sebastian del Oeste.
San Sebastian del Oeste one of the most important mining towns from the 1600’s, is now a quiet mountain Village (4800 ft above sea level) about one and a half hour away from Puerto Vallarta. Nominated as world Heritage site by UNESCO, San Sebastian is truly an unspoiled place to explore. Visit a coffee plantation and Main Plaza and other main highlights of the village. Have lunch (not included) at an excellent local restaurant where you will be able to try real, traditional Mexican food.
Once we pick you up at your hotel, condo or at the cruise ship terminal, we will head to San Sebastian del Oeste where you will literally step back in time. Once one of the most important mining towns from the 1600’s, San Sebastian, located 4800 ft above sea level and an hour and a half away from Puerto Vallarta.
Nominated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO and recently declared Magical Village, San Sebastian is truly an unspoiled place to explore. Just over a century ago an estimated 30.000 people lived there. Today, there are only about 600 people remaining. The mines are long closed but the charm and beauty of the village is still there. While visiting San Sebastian, we will explore the local coffee plantation, where you can see the whole process from the trees to the roasting of the beans. Then sample the organically grown coffee. We will visit the museum of Doña Conchita and learn the history of San Sebastian. A stroll through the main plaza and a stop at the local church is also included in this tour. Try traditional food in one of the charming restaurants in the village, owned by locals with a history of its own.
This day is a step back in time, and not to be missed!
