Jalisco self catering holidays A tropical paradise located on the west coast of Mexico, wonderful Jalisco is a must see.
Jalisco - famous for being the birthplace of Tequila with its long coastline of beautiful azure blue sea, white sand beaches, set in the west of Mexico and is where you will find many holiday homes. It is blessed with some fantastic beaches such as Playa de los Muertos, Playa las Gemelas, and Punta de Mita best for whale watching. Jalisco is the place to be with many fabulous luxury resorts perfectly intertwining with the vibrant, colourful culture of Mexico. A great desination for adventure lovers there are some wonderful day trips on offer like boat tours to the Marietas Islands where you can see wild dolphins and whales at certain times of the year.
There are plenty of cafes, beach bars and restaurants in the area, including street food influenced by both Mexican and Caribbean culinary. For lively evening entertainment Jalisco has you covered with many live music beach bars to chose from.
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| Beautiful beaches | ✔ |
| Botanic Gardens | ✔ |
| Hiking | ✔ |
| Tropical forests | ✔ |
| Restaurants 30+ | ✔ |
| Boat tours and hire | ✔ |
| Airport | Guadalajara International Airport |
Featured Jalisco villas & apartments to rent
Like most places in Mexico, the self catering holiday accommodation options in and around Jalisco caters for all budgets and tastes. Experience the very best of Jalisco by staying in a private beach front vacation rental. Many holiday homes are luxurious villas set within touching distance of the palm fringed beaches and often have a private swimming pool. Self catering holiday rental villas are very popular with families as they provide space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want.
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Like many Carribean destinations, Jalisco is an all year round destination with a tropical climate. The average temperature is 81°F with the coolest month being January with an average temperature of 21°C (70°F) and the hottest being May where temperatures are often over 30°C. July is also the wettest month with an average of 228mm of rain.
Things to see & do on Jalisco
Jalisco is a treasure trove when it comes to things to do and see, with an amazing collection of outstanding beaches of the coast to lush countryside and pretty colourful towns, to the dramatic jungles.
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| Take a walk around Zona Romantica in Puerto Vallarta | ✔ |
| Visit the historical Cathedral - Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe | ✔ |
| Vallarta Botanical Gardens | ✔ |
| Bosque Los Colomos Park | ✔ |
| Visit Tequila Fortaleza Distillery | ✔ |
| Lake Chapala - largest freshwater lake in Mexico | ✔ |
| Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range | ✔ |
| Nuevo Ixtlan Hot Springs | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays in Jalisco
Jalisco offers an unforgettable vacation and is the perfect destination for a self catering family holiday, an escape with friends, or a romantic escape. Its pristine white talcum powder sandy beaches entice you back time and again. Away from the beach, the evenings can be spent relaxing at your holiday villa or enjoying the local lively nightlife.
