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Pueblos Cultural Tour: Explore Rural Mexican Cuisine near Puerto Vallarta
4.8
39 Ratings
Nuevo Nayarit
Embark on a cultural tour near Puerto Vallarta to explore the rural Mexican cuisine. Discover the flavors of the Pueblitos in the Sierra Madre Mountains and indulge in fresh produce from San Juan de Abajo and Valle de Bandera.
Embark on a cultural tour near Puerto Vallarta to explore the rural Mexican cuisine. Discover the flavors of the Pueblitos in the Sierra Madre Mountains and indulge in fresh produce from San Juan de Abajo and Valle de Bandera.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- San José del Valle - Travelers will appreciate the local vibes and history by visiting the local church, main plaza and its gazebo.
- Valle de Banderas - Delight in these charming pueblos’ architecture, customs, scenery, and flavors and get a more profound knowledge of Mexico’s countryside.
- San Juan de Abajo - You will enjoy a local cooking class where you will be able to delight local cuisine.
- San José del Valle - Travelers will appreciate the local vibes and history by visiting the local church, main plaza and its gazebo.
- Valle de Banderas - Delight in these charming pueblos’ architecture, customs, scenery, and flavors and get a more profound knowledge of Mexico’s countryside.
- San Juan de Abajo - You will enjoy a local cooking class where you will be able to delight local cuisine.
What's Included
- Alcohol available for guests 18+
- Carbonated beverages included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch provided
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Alcohol available for guests 18+
- Carbonated beverages included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch provided
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Dive into the rich culinary tradition of Mexico with this unique food tour around the rural regions close to Puerto Vallarta. Our ‘Pueblos’ Tour is tailored for individuals eager to explore the expansive and delectable Mexican Cuisine and its unique tastes.
Discover the Small Villages of the Sierra Madre
Embark on a refreshing journey towards the lower…
Dive into the rich culinary tradition of Mexico with this unique food tour around the rural regions close to Puerto Vallarta. Our ‘Pueblos’ Tour is tailored for individuals eager to explore the expansive and delectable Mexican Cuisine and its unique tastes.
Discover the Small Villages of the Sierra Madre
Embark on a refreshing journey towards the lower slopes of the Sierra Madre Mountains in a comfortable transport that’ll lead you to quaint villages (commonly referred to as ‘pueblitos’) and view their scenic churches and pavilions.
On this foot-based excursion, you’ll visit the lovely towns of San Juan de Abajo and Valle de Bandera, reputed for producing most of the fresh vegetables and fruits consumed in Puerto Vallarta.
- Minimum age to participate is 8 years old
- Minimum age that can drink alcohol starts at 18 years old
Location
Vallarta Adventures Nuevo Vallarta
Paseo de las Palmas
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(39 Ratings)
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Carried107
Jan 4, 2025
Fantastic day of delicious food, drink, scenery and history! - This was even better than I had hoped. All of the stops had us tasting and experiencing pieces of the local culture we wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise. The tour guide was very informative, the driver was fantastic, and the whole day was full of fun. The “cooking lesson” at the end was different than I anticipated, but wonderful nonetheless. (It was basically the entire group together making pieces of the meal to contribute. I thought maybe it’d be each family preparing our own meals- but this was no less wonderful.) The scenery at the lunch was breathtaking.
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Stanleyst5470ax
Jan 3, 2025
A beautiful cultural experience - Our guides Julio and Sophia made this trip very fun and informative. We learned so much about Mexican culture and history. The stops were interesting with no pressure to purchase (although we did!) and the prices were very reasonable. The final stop and meal was a wonderful chance to sit down with our fellow travellers and get to know them. Condider this excursion if you want a physically easy, interesting and social outing that expands your Mexico experience. Thank you Julio and Sophia!
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Debramj2811ge
Dec 31, 2024
Wonderful history, delectable flavors and lovely locals - My family and I love Puerto Vallarta and today was another amazing and memorable tour and family experience. We usually book an outdoor adventure through Vallarta Adventure like the zipline (which is phenomenal) but this time we decided to try something different with our older children. Our guide was Alexa who was a pure joy!! She represented every aspect we have come to love about the people of Puerto Vallarta. Hospitable, knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and kind. We were treated like a welcomed family member on a neighborhood tour of the local culinary delights. Cocoa, honey and Masa (corn). We drove to locals artisan's who cultivate the chocolate, honey and masa to make the cultural foods we love. What is difference and unique about this tour is we learned the historical importance and relevance to the area of Vallarta. We were invited to learn and participate in this authentic experience!! Alexa and our driver, Julio made us feel like we were welcomed guests as we navigated our way to a beautiful farm where we made mole, salsa, and tortilla's for our lunch. Our chef, Anna made the rest of our delicious lunch; beef tacos, chicken with rice, mole and cornbread. I will definitely recommend this tour to our fellow cruise members as well as family and friends back home!! Bravo Vallarta Adventures for organizing such a lovely tour with local small businesses as well as hiring Alexa!!!! She is a gem!!!
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Celinandrico
Dec 30, 2024
Discovering Culture & Traditional Flavours - We had an incredible experience on the Pueblos Cultural Tour! The itinerary, which took us through charming small towns, was perfect. There are a few interesting stops one of which was visiting Planeta Cacao, where we got an immersive look into the world of cacao culture. We also had the chance to visit a little shop for honey and tortillas being made and tasting them fresh. The stops in the town centers were just the right length of time, allowing us to explore at a relaxed pace.
Lunch at the Ranch was wonderful! Peaceful setting. Throughout the tour, our guide, Tavo, made us feel like part of the familia with his warmth and friendliness. Our driver was exceptional, navigating the bumpy unpaved roads with ease, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey.
This tour was a wonderful way to experience something different, offering a mix of culture, nature, and delicious food. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic, enriching experience!
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Daydream47162944533
Dec 19, 2024
Best Ever Tour!! - This is one of the best tours I have ever taken! The itinerary was exceptional, but what really made the tour was our guide Tavo. He was warm, inviting, engaging and made everyone feel like a family. What he offered was so rich and educational about the areas, the culture and the food. He was a pleasure to spend time with. I cannot recommend this tour & this guide enough! When I’m back in the area, I would definitely do this again. Bravo Vallarta Adventures for adding Tavo to your team!
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Matthewmk6071ak
Dec 12, 2024
Pueblos Food Adventure! - My grandmother and I had an amazing time on this trip with Alexa as our tour guide and Julio as our driver. Alexa was amazingly charismatic and made us feel right at home as she told us stories about the history of the agriculture and gastronomy in the area. It was truly a wonderful experience and the food we made was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this trip to anyone with a love of food and history
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Patti
Nov 28, 2024
Great Cultural Tour - Daniel and Sebastian were awesome! Food ws excellent as was all the history we learned. Especially enjoyed the cooking class.
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Kimberley
Nov 19, 2024
Perfect cultural tour. Do not miss this one!! - Daniel/Danny and Fernando were excellent guides and hosts. Anita at the farm was a wonderful cook! We visited a chocolate farm, a tortilla making place, a honey store and did a cooking class at the farm where we learned to make salsa, mole and empanadas using fresh ingredients we picked up along the way. The guided tour along the way was just amazing, I cannot say enough about this tour. I highly recommend!
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Johnmartyblake
Oct 18, 2024
Enjoyable time experiencing Mexico and Mole - We thoroughly enjoyed the Pueblos tour with our guide Juan Carlos and driver Omar. Juan Carlos was very knowledgeable about all things Mexico. Ending the day by making the Mole and the rest of our meal was great. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Sighman1975
Oct 11, 2024
The best tour in PV - This one of the best tours I've been on.
Our guide Rizo (Daniel) was fantastic, was great to see a slightly different side of the area and also to cook with him.
Totally recommend this tour!
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