Talpa and Mascota Private Tour (12 hour tour)

Go back in time as we visit two “pueblos” nestled inland in the mountains behind Puerto Vallarta. This is a great tour for all ages and anyone interested in seeing a different side of Mexico than just the tourist areas. Mascota, (4300ft) with a population of 10000 people is charming as well as rich in history. Once an important trading city, now people live mainly in agriculture. There is a big chance that if you bought apples, avocados or oranges in Vallarta, that they are from Mascota. Talpa de Allende is known for it’s pilgrimages to the stately church that shelters the beloved virgin, Rosario de Talpa, majestic views and kind inhabitants welcoming you to their village. We will show you the church and will make a small hike to one of the viewpoints above the village. Almost every day you can witness impressive processions to Talpa, but Sunday is the most magical day to visit. There is free time to buy your souvenirs, like “Rollo de Guayaba”, or “Chicles”. Sit down at the main square, have a drink, watch people go by, there is no time to get bored! You will have lunch here before we head back to Vallarta (not included). If you are a group of 19 and more people then we recommend you hire a Sprinter. The cost for the van is 900 USD/Van.