Pacific Coast
Discover the wonders of this amazing region
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Guadalajara
Birthplace of mariachi and tequila with fierce local pride
Puerto Vallarta
Golden sunsets and mountain-backed beaches on Banderas Bay
Sayulita
Surf-village charm with barefoot tacos and painted streets
emoji_events Bounties in Pacific Coast
Sail to the Hidden Beach of Islas Marietas
Swim through a tunnel to reach a secret beach hidden inside a volcanic island crater.
Hear Mariachi at Its Birthplace
Watch mariachi bands compete for your attention in the plaza where the tradition was born.
Tour the Tequila Trail by Train
Ride the Jose Cuervo Express through blue agave fields to the birthplace of tequila.
Explore the Hospicio Cabanas Murals
Stand beneath Orozco's monumental frescoes in a UNESCO-listed former orphanage.
Watch Humpback Whales Breach in Banderas Bay
Witness the annual humpback whale migration from the warm waters of the Pacific coast.
Devour a Torta Ahogada
Brave the 'drowned sandwich' drenched in fiery chili sauce, Guadalajara's messiest icon.
Catch Your First Wave in Sayulita
Learn to surf the gentle beach break of this laid-back Pacific surf town.
Feast on Ceviche on the Beach
Eat the freshest Pacific ceviche at a palapa restaurant with your feet in the sand.
Walk the Malecon Sculpture Trail
Follow a mile of beachfront public art from dancing seahorses to surrealist bronze figures.
Wander the Painted Streets of Sayulita
Explore a village where every wall is a canvas of vivid murals, papel picado, and street art.