Casa típica de San Sebastián
This surprising place proves that there are still genuine towns that make us lose ourselves in time and memory. The old, colonial village of Real de San Sebastian has already lost some of the splendor of the mining (silver) town that it was until the nineteenth century but its beautiful nature remains intact. Here, man and time are forged. With a trace of cobblestone streets and hints of adobe houses with tile roofs, this town is preserved in the same way it has been for centuries. This authentic rural jewel will continue to be protected-hopefully for many more centuries-because of its whimsical geography and rich biological diversity.
San Sebastián Church
The original construction dates from 1608. In 1871, the current temple was built on the foundation of the original. It preserves Roman and Corinthian details.
The Pabellón Mexicano Hotel
Of a Colonial style, this hotel functioned as a general store. Details of the past are still preserved such as bookcases, an original fort and tunnels that connect the store to the Jalisco Hacienda.
Jalisco Hacienda.
One of the best-conserved, so-called haciendas de beneficio (mining haciendas). The top floor serves as a hotel and the bottom floor is a museum with original historical objects.
Municipal Presidency
Constructed in the nineteenth century, visitors will find dungeons that are still intact.
Bufa Hill
This was a reference point for early mariners en route to Acapulco. From the top of the hill, visitors can admire the small towns that surround Banderas Bay.
Other Towns
The village of Real Alto (5 km/3.1 miles high) houses a temple that displays an image of the Virgen del Rosario from the seventeenth century. The village of Los Reyes (40 minutes from the main town) has architecture similar to that of the head municipality. A number of waterfalls are located in its canyon. Visitors can also find traces of a mine and hydroelectric dam.
San Sebastián Festival
Jaripeos, cock fights and dances are part of the festival. February 11-20.
