Located in the outskirts of the beautiful Sierra Madre Occidental, the mountain range northeast of the state of Jalisco, is the Magical Town of Mascota.
Surrounded by dense forests, this charming and picturesque town of with colonial flair holds on to its historic architecture and its cobbled streets, making a stroll through the town a walk through history.
With its beautiful mountainous landscapes, and its warm and welcoming people, arriving at Mascota you will immediately feel as if you had embarked on a trip into Mexico’s past.
With its crisp air and idyllic personality, your trip to Mascota will relax and enrich you.
Its exuberant nature also provide the ideal setting for adventure, with rappel and mountain climbing being a main attraction of the town.
Mascota is also a place for leisure.
You can sit in many of its restaurants and try the rich and revitalizing cafe de olla, a prepared coffee with cinnamon and spices, alongside freshly baked cookies, or try the local sweets: stuffed guava candy, sweet potato candy, mango leather, among many others.
You can take with you the rompope, a type of Mexican egg nog with flavors like vanilla, pecan, or seasonal fruits.


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visit the Parochial Church of Our Lady of Dolores.
It is located by the Chivato Hill, on the banks of the Mascota River, close to Puerto Vallarta.
The Corrinchis Dam is also an excellent option to enjoy a family picnic and a day with nature.
Here you can also try many regional dishes, like the pozole, enchiladas, sopes, gorditas, tamales, and much more.
Explore the culture of the area with a visit to the archaeological zones of El Pantano, El Ocotillo, Santa Rita, El Refugio, and Mesa Colorada, to see ancient cave paintings.
A lot of the area’s history and the discoveries of these zones can also be found at the Archaeology Museum at the Casa de la Cultura.
You can learn about the history of the area, its meaning, and its relevance in the main exhibit.
Other destinations: Laguna de Juanacatlán and El Malpaís, less than two kilometers from Mascota.

Things to see and do
hiking, horseback riding, boat rides, kayaking, mountain climbing, fishing.
El Molcajete Volcano, less than five kilometers from Mascota.

Things to see and do
hiking, horseback riding, boat rides, kayak, mountain climbing, fishing, archaeological zones, museums, cultural activities.
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