While most experiences focus on beaches and popular spots, this journey takes you into the heart of everyday life in the Valley — where traditions are still part of daily routines and nothing is staged for tourists.
You won’t just visit places… you’ll understand them.
From sharing a real local breakfast to walking through historic towns, tasting traditional drinks like tejuino, and meeting local artisans, every stop is designed to connect you with the culture in a genuine way.
The landscapes, the flavors, and the rhythm of life here are completely different from what you see in tourist areas.
This is the side of Mexico that many travelers never get to experie...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Traditional Nayarit breakfast at a local restaurant
Private transportation from selected meeting points in Puerto Vallarta & Bahía de Banderas
Visit to a local beekeeping business (honey and its derivatives)
Guided visits through local towns
Tejuino (traditional fermented corn drink)
Raspado (local fruit shaved ice dessert)
Visit to a traditional leather workshop (talabartería)
Tips / gratuities are not included and are always appreciated
Meeting Points
Departure
HSBC
We will meet outside HSBC Bank on Francia Street
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Our first stop is a small local restaurant where residents start their day. Here, you’ll enjoy a traditional Nayarit breakfast — simple, authentic, and full of flavor. This is not a tourist spot, but a place locals genuinely love.
1 hour
2
Valle de Banderas
We’ll explore one of the oldest towns in the bay, founded during the early colonial period. As we walk through its streets, you’ll learn about local architecture, traditions, and daily life.
Visit the town’s church and central area
45 minutes
3
Tejuino Dogor's
Taste tejuino, a traditional fermented corn drink with deep indigenous roots
15 minutes
4
BAYMEL Productos
Stop at a local beekeeping business to learn about honey production and its importance in the region
30 minutes
5
San Juan de Abajo
A peaceful town with strong agricultural roots. Here you’ll experience a different rhythm of life and see how traditions are preserved outside tourist zones.
30 minutes
6
Talabarteria y Huaracheria La Unica de Ibarria
We’ll visit a traditional leather workshop where artisans create huaraches, belts, hats, and more.
Learn about this craft and its connection to ranching culture
Understand how these traditions have been part of daily life for generations
30 minutes
7
El Manantial
If you still have room, we’ll stop for a refreshing raspado made with local fruits — a classic and beloved treat in the region.
30 minutes
Food and Traditions in Local Pueblos
Select Date & Travelers
From
$370
$314.50
Price varies by group size
About
This is not a typical tour.
While most experiences focus on beaches and popular spots, this journey takes you into the heart of everyday life in the Valley — where traditions are still part of daily routines and nothing is staged for tourists.
You won’t just visit places… you’ll understand them.
From sharing a real local breakfast to walking through historic towns, tasting traditional drinks like tejuino, and meeting local artisans, every stop is designed to connect you with the culture in a genuine way.
The landscapes, the flavors, and the rhythm of life here are completely different from what you see in tourist areas.
This is the side of Mexico that many travelers never get to experie...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Traditional Nayarit breakfast at a local restaurant
Private transportation from selected meeting points in Puerto Vallarta & Bahía de Banderas
Visit to a local beekeeping business (honey and its derivatives)
Guided visits through local towns
Tejuino (traditional fermented corn drink)
Raspado (local fruit shaved ice dessert)
Visit to a traditional leather workshop (talabartería)
Tips / gratuities are not included and are always appreciated
