Vallarta Poniente Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Zoologico Guadalajara

Zoologico Guadalajara

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Zoologico Guadalajara home during your travels in Guadalajara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Zoologico Guadalajara
Telmex Auditorium

Telmex Auditorium

You can enjoy a show at Telmex Auditorium during your trip to Zapopan. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Telmex Auditorium
La Minerva featuring a hotel, a statue or sculpture and a pond

Minerva Roundabout

5/5(1 review)

See the famous statue of a Roman goddess at this iconic fountain, which is a popular spot for locals to meet and celebrate sporting victories.

Minerva Roundabout
Metropolitan Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Guadalajara Cathedral

5/5(3 reviews)

With its gothic twin spires, this church is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Guadalajara and has a fascinating history.

Guadalajara Cathedral
Basilica de Zapopan which includes a church or cathedral, a city and a square or plaza

Basilica de Zapopan

4.5/5(2 reviews)

This picturesque sanctuary lights up the town at night and is home to a famous Virgin statue and indigenous artworks.

Basilica de Zapopan
Degollado Theater

Degollado Theater

4/5(2 reviews)

Watch contemporary theater or classical ballet at Guadalajara’s neoclassical theater known for its beautiful design and diverse performances.

Degollado Theater

Activities

Vip Tequila Experience

Vip Tequila Experience

NZ$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vip Tequila Experience
Main pier in Chapala ̈RINCONCITO DEL AMOR ̈

Tour to Lake Chapala, MAGIC TOWN of Ajijic from Guadalajara

NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour to Lake Chapala, MAGIC TOWN of Ajijic from Guadalajara
Full Day Guided Tour of Tequila and Amatitan with Tasting

Full Day Guided Tour of Tequila and Amatitan with Tasting

NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full Day Guided Tour of Tequila and Amatitan with Tasting
Recorrido Completo en la Ruta del Tequila desde Guadalajara

Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara

NZ$88
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara
Tequila and Ancient Haciendas Ultimate Tour

Tequila and the Magnificient Ancient Haciendas PRIVATE TOUR

NZ$216
per adult
Tequila and the Magnificient Ancient Haciendas PRIVATE TOUR
Group Tour to Tequila Jalisco Pueblo Mágico

Group Tour to Tequila Jalisco Pueblo Mágico

NZ$123
per adult
Group Tour to Tequila Jalisco Pueblo Mágico
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Our pick of the best Vallarta Poniente Hotel Deals

Fiesta Americana Guadalajara
Fiesta Americana Guadalajara
4.5 out of 5
Calle Aurelio Aceves 225, Vallarta Poniente, Guadalajara, JAL
The price is NZ$150 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$150
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,595 reviews)
Always great stays here
"Great location, convenient Starbucks and Toks restaurants across the hotel. You can pay for a 1 day pass to the Sports City gym next to the hotel ($10usd per person), renewed rooms with very comfortable bed, AC and minibar. Free wifi, parking is not free but convenient fee ($4 usd/day). I always ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Fiesta Americana Guadalajara
Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara
Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara
5 out of 5
Av. Lopez Mateos 830 Col. Chapalita, Guadalajara, JAL
The price is NZ$218 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$218
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,852 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara
Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
3.5 out of 5
Av. Juarez 123 Zona Centro, Guadalajara, JAL
The price is NZ$67 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$67
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,357 reviews)
"Hotel is old but served its purpose. We were on the 5th floor facing the street at first and the vehicles didn’t let us sleep. In the morning the construction started right on top of our room. Went and asked for a different room and they switched us right away. The other room was better."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
Hotel Antré Chapultepec
Hotel Antré Chapultepec
3.5 out of 5
1390 Avenida Ignacio L Vallarta, Guadalajara, Jalisco
The price is NZ$103 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$103
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,788 reviews)
"Everything is walking distance, felt welcomed by staff and safe environment."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Hotel Antré Chapultepec
Hotel Velvet Plaza
Hotel Velvet Plaza
3.5 out of 5
Avenida Vallarta 2477, Colonia Arcos Vallarta, Guadalajara, JAL
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Guadalajara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,909 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good dinning"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Velvet Plaza
Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara
Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara
4 out of 5
Av. Ignacio L. Vallarta 5145, Camino Real, Zapopan, JAL
The price is NZ$277 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$277
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Zapopan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,289 reviews)
"Love it"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara
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Other neighbourhoods around Vallarta Poniente

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Chapalita

Chapalita is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Glorieta Chapalita and La Estampida Sculpture while in the area.

Chapalita
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Jardines del Bosque

When in Jardines del Bosque, you can plan a visit to Minerva Roundabout and Applicant Service Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Jardines del Bosque
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Zona Expo

Zona Expo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Plaza del Sol or Galleries Theater.

Zona Expo
La Minerva featuring a hotel, a statue or sculpture and a pond

Zona Minerva

Zona Minerva is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Applicant Service Center and Avienda Chapultepec while you're in town.

Zona Minerva
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Lafayette

If you're spending some time in Lafayette, Applicant Service Center and Avienda Chapultepec are top sights worth seeing.

Lafayette
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Santa Teresita

Though Santa Teresita may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avienda Chapultepec and Applicant Service Center.

Santa Teresita

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