Vallarta Poniente Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Telmex Auditorium

Telmex Auditorium

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

Telmex Auditorium
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
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
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
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
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

Recorrido Completo en la Ruta del Tequila desde Guadalajara

Complete Tour on the Tequila Route from Guadalajara

AU$81
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

AU$200
per adult
Tequila and the Magnificient Ancient Haciendas PRIVATE TOUR
Group Tour to Tequila Jalisco Pueblo Mágico

Group Tour to Tequila Jalisco Pueblo Mágico

AU$113
per adult
Group Tour to Tequila Jalisco Pueblo Mágico
Guachimontones and Teuchitlán Guided Group Tour

Group Tour Guachimontones and Teuchitlán

AU$153
per adult
Group Tour Guachimontones and Teuchitlán
Group Tour to Chapala and Ajijic Pueblo Mágico Jalisco

Group Tour to Chapala and Ajijic Pueblo Mágico Jalisco

AU$121
per adult
Group Tour to Chapala and Ajijic Pueblo Mágico Jalisco
Tequila tasting accompanied by food pairing

Tequila Premium Tour Destination Agave

AU$81
per adult
Tequila Premium Tour Destination Agave
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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 AU$168 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$168
1 July - 2 July
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! (1,559 reviews)
"Good Hotel"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Fiesta Americana Guadalajara
Hotel Antré Chapultepec
Hotel Antré Chapultepec
3.5 out of 5
1390 Avenida Ignacio L Vallarta, Guadalajara, Jalisco
The price is AU$97 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$97
29 June - 30 June
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! (1,674 reviews)
"The employees were very attentive and the entire facility was very chic and modern. Great place to stay and in a nice area."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Hotel Antré Chapultepec
Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara
Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara
4 out of 5
Av. Ignacio L. Vallarta 5145, Camino Real, Zapopan, JAL
Fully refundable
The price is AU$251 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$251
30 June - 1 July
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! (2,231 reviews)
"Place was nice ."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara
Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara
Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara
5 out of 5
Av. Lopez Mateos 830 Col. Chapalita, Guadalajara, JAL
The price is AU$186 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$186
6 July - 7 July
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! (3,842 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 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 AU$58 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$58
22 June - 23 June
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! (1,290 reviews)
"Staff was amazing. Lobby and bar are fine and clean. Room though, falling apart. Paint peeling, mismatched painting and holea filler but not painted, noisy a/c that also didnt cool very well, bulb blown in bathroom. They just need some maintenance team there."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Hotel Plaza Genova Centro
Hotel Velvet Plaza
Hotel Velvet Plaza
3.5 out of 5
Avenida Vallarta 2477, Colonia Arcos Vallarta, Guadalajara, JAL
The price is AU$98 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$98
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,831 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

Hotel Velvet Plaza
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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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