The Pueblos Mágicos are a great way to experience Mexico. They offer rich cultural experiences, authentic cuisine, arts and crafts, historical relevance and beautiful landscapes.

There are 8 Pueblos Mágicos you may want to consider adding to your trip to Playa Las Tortugas. It’s best to add them on either end of your trip. They are typically on your way to Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.

Pueblos Mágicos Near Playa Las Tortugas

  • Sayulita

    A lively beach town, reminiscent of old Puerto Vallarta, with a beautiful estuary, cliffs, a stunning beach, and the sea. Sayulita is 45 minutes from Playa Las Tortugas and is on the way to/from Puerto Vallarta.

  • Compostela

    Renowned for its colonial architecture, lush landscapes, vibrant traditions, and rich history for an authentic cultural experience. Compostela is just 1 1/2 hours from Playa Las Tortugas and on your way to Guadalajara.

  • San Sebastián del Oeste

    A village of ancient haciendas and homes, gracefully aging with surrounding mines and fields, rich in tradition and history. San Sebastián is 3 hours from Playa Las Tortugas and 1 1/2 from Puerto Vallarta so it's easy to add to your trip.

  • Jala

    Picturesque and renowned for the majestic Ceboruco volcano, colonial architecture, and vibrant cultural traditions. It is 2 hours from Playa Las Tortugas on your way to Guadalajara.

  • Tequila

    Tequila is surrounded by blue agave fields, offers rich history, vibrant festivals, and distilleries where visitors can explore traditional tequila-making. Tequila is 3 hours from Playa Las Tortugas on the way to Guadalajara.

  • Talpa de Allende

    Nestled in the Sierra Madre and famous for its pilgrimage to the Virgin of Talpa, rich religious traditions, vibrant festivals, and mountain landscapes. Talpa de Allende is 4 1/2 hours from Playa Las Tortugas but only 2 1/2 from Puerto Vallarta.

  • Mascota

    A charming town known for its serene mountain setting, colonial architecture, ancient petroglyphs, pristine lakes, and vibrant festivals. Mascota is 4 hours from Playa Las Tortugas and 2 hours from Puerto Vallarta.

  • Tlaquepaque

    Celebrated for its vibrant arts and crafts, lively mariachi music, traditional cuisine, and beautiful colonial architecture. Tlaquepaque is 4 hours from Playa Las Tortugas and right next to Guadalajara.