{"id":999,"date":"2016-03-18T13:52:23","date_gmt":"2016-03-18T19:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/?p=999"},"modified":"2016-11-29T12:22:12","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T18:22:12","slug":"puerto-vallartas-pueblo-magico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/experiences\/puerto-vallartas-pueblo-magico","title":{"rendered":"Puerto Vallarta\u2019s Pueblo M\u00e1gico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enchanting traditions and authentic beauty are some words to describe the charming Pueblo M\u00e1gicos of Mexico. Though the most popular of Mexico\u2019s tourist destinations are the coastal areas of Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and \u00a0Cabo San Lucas, the various villages and towns that make up Mexico\u2019s collection of curated Pueblo M\u00e1gicos have their own unique appeal and charm that never fail to get the nod of its visitors. \u00a0Stunning beaches and lots of water activities attract tourists to Mexico, but there\u2019s no denying that there are magical towns that speak of the country\u2019s rich culture, traditions and history. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What are Pueblos M\u00e1gicos?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A program that was started in 2001 by the Mexican government, the Pueblos Magicos initiative aims to give credit and promotion to the different villages and towns that showcase Mexico\u2019s natural wonders, diverse cultures and great history. Visiting Pueblos M\u00e1gicos is both educational and entertaining as it lets you discover the reality behind Mexico\u2019s real treasures such as its lovely landscape and kind hearted people. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>San Sebasti\u00e1n del Oeste, Puerto Vallarta\u2019s Pueblo M\u00e1gico<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll fall in love with this place because of its hidden charm, simple ways and extraordinary mass appeal. San Sebastian del Oeste, is just over an hour\u2019s drive from Puerto Vallarta, less than a hundred kilometers (65 miles) away, and is the closest Pueblo M\u00e1gico to Puerto Vallarta followed by Mascota, which was granted the Pueblo M\u00e1gico status in 2015. \u00a0San Sebasti\u00e1n del Oeste was established in 1605 as a mining town, where silver and other metals were mined to be sent back to Spain. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What to do in this Pueblo M\u00e1gico?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1010\" src=\"http:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/What-to-do-in-this-Pueblo-Magico.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in this Pueblo M\u00e1gico?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/What-to-do-in-this-Pueblo-Magico.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/What-to-do-in-this-Pueblo-Magico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/What-to-do-in-this-Pueblo-Magico-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll never feel bored with the various activities that will keep you on your feet. \u00a0It\u2019s a perfect getaway haven for those who want to simply escape the hustle and bustle of Puerto Vallarta. \u00a0Sightseeing options abound with old buildings and structures constructed out of the mining era\u2019s impressive architecture. \u00a0It has a plaza where large tourist groups converge and make their way towards tree rich roads down to a little stream that exudes serenity. \u00a0\u00a0Go to Cerro de la Bufa if you want to be a witness to a very romantic sunset that sees the sun getting lost to a myriad of blues that is the ocean. \u00a0A coffee lover\u2019s place is the Quinta Mary where a cup of rich coffee can give you the needed boost and where the organic production process takes place. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tranquility and that Olde-worlde charm<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tranquillity and calm of San Sebastian will make you feel like a time traveler, taking you back to its yesteryears where you can imagine what life was like before electricity and modernity. With only about 600 local left from what was once a bustling town of over 20,000 inhabitants, to some it seems like a picturesque ghost town. The town\u2019s locals are very accommodating people, who will make you feel at home, so it\u2019s better to sit back and enjoy everything that comes across your way. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Sebastian is a must visit place when vacationing to Puerto Vallarta, especially if you are staying for longer periods of time and wish to explore the \u201creal Mexico.\u201d \u00a0A lot of exploration tours happen every day and they\u2019ll give you a feel of the magical touch that this lovely Pueblo Magico is known for not far from Puerto Vallarta. <\/span><\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enchanting traditions and authentic beauty are some words to describe the charming Pueblo M\u00e1gicos of Mexico. Though the most popular of Mexico\u2019s tourist destinations are the coastal areas of Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and \u00a0Cabo San Lucas, the various villages and towns that make up Mexico\u2019s collection of curated Pueblo M\u00e1gicos have their own unique appeal and charm that never fail to get the nod of its visitors. \u00a0Stunning beaches and lots of water activities attract tourists to Mexico, but there\u2019s no denying that there are magical towns that speak of the country\u2019s rich culture, traditions and history. \u00a0 What are Pueblos M\u00e1gicos? A program that was started in 2001 by the Mexican government, the Pueblos Magicos initiative aims to give credit and promotion to the different villages and towns that showcase Mexico\u2019s natural wonders, diverse cultures and great history. Visiting Pueblos M\u00e1gicos is both educational and entertaining as it lets you discover the reality behind Mexico\u2019s real treasures such as its lovely landscape and kind hearted people. San Sebasti\u00e1n del Oeste, Puerto Vallarta\u2019s Pueblo M\u00e1gico &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1009,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[117],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Puerto-Vallartas-Pueblo-Magico.jpg","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Puerto Vallarta\u2019s Pueblo M\u00e1gico | Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Enchanting traditions and authentic beauty are some words to describe the charming Pueblo M\u00e1gicos of Mexico.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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