El Eden
A jungle river setting famous as a film location, with natural pools, a riverside restaurant and one of the region’s longest zipline runs.
Inland · Destination guide
Sierra Madre
Jungle rivers, mountain towns and adrenaline in the foothills.
About Sierra Madre
Minutes from the beach, the Sierra Madre rises into thick tropical forest cut by clear rivers. This is where Puerto Vallarta gets its adventure reputation: ziplines strung across canyons, muddy ATV trails and swimming holes under waterfalls.
Further up the mountains, the 17th-century silver-mining town of San Sebastián del Oeste — a Pueblo Mágico — offers cobblestone streets, coffee farms and a slower pace.
Places to know
Canopy River
Ziplines, suspension bridges and mule rides along the Cuale River canyon, plus a traditional raicilla and tequila tasting.
San Sebastián del Oeste
A colonial mountain town at 1,480 m with haciendas, a working coffee plantation and sweeping views over the Sierra.
Book in Sierra Madre
Tours in Sierra Madre
Adventure
Sierra Madre
Sierra Madre ATV Adventure to El Eden
4.5 hours4.8(876)
Jungle & Adventure
From
$139 USDper adult
Sierra Madre
Canopy River Zipline & Mule Ride
4 hours4.8(1,002)
Jungle & AdventureFood & Tequila
From
$119 USDper adult
Sierra Madre
San Sebastián del Oeste & Tequila Day
9 hours4.7(311)
Culture & ArtFood & Tequila
From
$149 USDper adult
Local tips
From our guides who work in Sierra Madre every day.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you do not mind getting muddy.
- Ziplines and ATVs have weight and age limits — you will enter weights at checkout.
- Pack insect repellent and a light rain jacket in summer.
