Last Wednesday my wife and I had the privilege of having taken a tour to San Sebastian del Oestre. I say privilege because, our tour guide, Miguel, not only provided detailed information throughout the excursion, but gave us a history of Mexico. In addition to a trip to the silver mining town, we also stopped a local jewelry store where I was able to purchase a Mexican opal for the wife. We had a wonderful lunch in town that was part of the tour. We also had the opportunity to stop at a family-owned taquilla distiller. Although we got to taste the varieties of taquilla, we unfortunately were unable to purchase any because we only had carry-ons and not check-in bags. I also want to acknowledge our very fine driver, Daniel, who was an exceptional and safe driver. We strongly recommend you take this tour. I know the next time I return to Puerto Vallarta, I will schedule another tour with Riviera Tours.

Warmest people, beautiful location, and tequila. Ask for Signor Miguel Delgadillo, the tour guide. He will keep you safe, well hydrated, well fed, and entertained. Highly recommended.

The best part of the tour was the guide, David. He was very knowledgeable and personable. Kind of a grandfatherly type. The van was not comfortable because of very limited legroom. The air conditioning was adequate, however. There was not a lot to see in San Sebastian, although David really tried to give as much detail as possible on its history. The lunch was just OK, simple Mexican fare and nothing special. Plan appropriately because the lunch is not scheduled before 2 PM. The stops were average, the best being the delightful tequila distillery. There was not much to see at the coffee place, but bags of their coffee were reasonably priced. The jewelry shop was very expensive and the chocolate shop was a bust- not much selection and we were unable to see the chocolate making process I guess because of the late afternoon.

When participating in the “City Tour” please try and get Afonso as your guide. A wonderful man and a wealth of knowledge about Puerto Vallarta and Mexico as a whole 😊

Omar and Alfonso were wonderdul. Very informative! We were given a very detailed history on our drive. The drive is far longer than the tour and it’s a very bumpy road with lots of curves. I did t care for the ride as it was to long . The mountain town was like an old western town. Thr tequila tour was informative. The silver and coffee tour were more to get you to buy stuff than a tour. I was looking forward to the coffee tour as I’ve been to them in other countries but they did not give a tour really. Alfonso just told us about it. The church was beautiful and a good piece to see. The lunch was good . It was a long ways for really not much . I wouldn’t go on this again or really recommend it. Since the drive is long , I would suggest to offer a bottle of water on the ride. When selling this tour I would tell the buyer that the ride is longer than the tour and that it’s a very bumpy twisty road. The guide and driver did a good job and me not liking the tour has nothing to do with them.

It's was a nice experience!! Nice views 🌺 hiking in group , our guides very attentive of needs . Ride a panga was a pleasant experience, food was amazing ! We order a octopus and fish plate was exquisite. We highly suggest use sunscreen 🧴 lol

These guys made the whole trip fun. Juan Carlos knew a lot about the history of the area, the people from the area and made it all interactive by asking us questions about what we knew or thought we knew about the area. Omar was an excellent driver. Their banter back and forth was hilarious. I 100% recommend this tour and if you get lucky, you’ll end up with these guys.

Excellent cultural tour of a pristine Mexican village nested in the mountains. This tour will bring you to picturesque historical sites, a coffee plantation, a tequila distillery, a church and several shops selling locally-made items (not your typical gift shops for tourists). Lunch at a local eatery is included, and ours was absolutely excellent (food-wise and service-wise). Our guide, Adam, was very knoledgable and personable, with a good sense of humor. Jorge, the driver, was also nice and professional. The only downside is that you pretty much don't get any time to roam freely in the village. Lastly, a few words of advice: - Those who have severe mobility issues should not book this tour, as most of the tour consists in walking on cobblestone streets and very narrow sidewalks. If you need a walker or a wheelchair to move around, it's simply not doable at all. - The bus is quite tight. I'm 6-foot tall with a normal weight and I felt cramped. If you are very large (vertically and/or horizontally), you won't have a good time in that kind of bus. And it's 4 hours back and forth. - The bus ride is very shaky, so if you have motion sickness, you should plan for this. Sitting in the front will probably help.

Beautiful place! We learned a lot about the culture and history of Mexico and San Sebastian. We saw the real Mexico and it was amazing. The tour guide, Miguel, was excellent and the driver Bernardo was really kind. We recommand for everyone who wants to see a little bit of history during their vacation in Puerto Vallarta.

Our guide, Miguel, and driver, Jorge, made this day really special! Miguel’s knowledge of history in the area coupled with a genuine love for his country made the tour a great learning experience in addition to the beautiful scenery. The tequila tasting was delicious and informative and the family who live and work there were terrific! The authentic Mexican lunch was also delicious! We felt very safe the whole time and well cared for. The van was nicely air conditioned with comfortable seats, but the rows were too close for my husband’s 6’+ frame.

What a great excursion! We had a wonderful day together with Poncho and the second best driver in Mexico, Ivan. Poncho was very good at providing context and history of the San Sebastián del Oeste area. The scenery is beautiful. The stops at the Tequila distillery was very informative, and the samples were Muy Rico! The coffee plantation was also interesting to learn about the history of the family and their business. Next stop was lunch with the most tasty Mole sauce! Finally, a tour of the village of San Sebastián del Oeste with the beautiful church, old cobblestone roads, and rich mining history dating back to the time of the Spanish colonizers in 1605. It's worth a visit! If you're motion sick, make sure to take your medication before as the roads are very steep and windy.

Another Riviera Tours shopping tour. If you wan't to learn anything about the history or culture of the region stay away. They will bring you the spots they want you to buy from...thats it.

The tour guide and driver was very well informed, entertaining and enthusiastic. It was a beautiful experience.i highly recommend it to first goers

Awesome tour of a cute little town in Mexico. The tour begins with a tequila tasting, followed by a stop at a coffee plantation until you reach the town of saint sebastian. All along the way our tour guide, Alfonso (Poncho), recounted a terrific story of Mexican history from pre-colonial time, to the administration of Porforio Diaz and the modern day festival of day of the dead. The drive is a little long between stops and he did a fantastic job of keeping everyone engaged. Would 100% recommend if you’re looking for a cultural event.

Great trip. I enjoyed the history mixed into the tour. The coffee is excellent and the little tour was a nice break from busy PV.