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A five-hour hiking loop into the Sierra Madre Occidental that finishes on a dramatic glass platform—Jorullo Point—followed by a guided tequila tasting. Expect mixed singletrack, subtropical forest, and panoramic ridge views.
A five-hour hiking loop into the Sierra Madre Occidental that finishes on a dramatic glass platform—Jorullo Point—followed by a guided tequila tasting. Expect mixed singletrack, subtropical forest, and panoramic ridge views.
The trail opens with a cool, humid breath of subtropical forest as the Sierra Madre Occidental rises like a low wall east of Puerto Vallarta. You step onto dirt packed with leaves and roots, the canopy filtering light into green bands, while the route pushes toward a glass viewing platform—Jorullo Point—perched over a steep valley. The platform’s vantage makes the surrounding ridges feel close enough to touch and the ocean a distant silver strip.
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Operated by CANOPY RIVER · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
The trail opens with a cool, humid breath of subtropical forest as the Sierra Madre Occidental rises like a low wall east of Puerto Vallarta. You step onto dirt packed with leaves and roots, the canopy filtering light into green bands, while the route pushes toward a glass viewing platform—Jorullo Point—perched over a steep valley. The platform’s vantage makes the surrounding ridges feel close enough to touch and the ocean a distant silver strip.
This range is largely volcanic in origin, carved by uplift and erosion into deep ravines and rounded peaks. Indigenous Huichol communities have long fished, hunted and tended maize here; you’ll pass native shrubs and hardwoods that speak to that human history. Geologically the soils are volcanic and well-draining, which supports the region’s lush understory and diverse birdlife.
Expect a moderate hike of mixed singletrack and old logging roads, intermittent steep pitches and a final approach to the glass escarpment. Guides point out medicinal plants, orchids and trail-side streams; the outing concludes with a small tequila tasting highlighting local producers—an earthy, cultural coda to the walk.
Practicalities: the tour runs about five hours with round-trip transport from central Puerto Vallarta. Cameras may be restricted for safety on some sections—follow your guide’s instructions. Wear supportive hiking shoes, bring 1–2 liters of water, sun protection and insect repellent. Schedule the hike in morning hours to avoid mid-afternoon heat and to catch the clearest vistas from the platform.
moderate.
5 hours.
Moderate fitness—comfortable with sustained uphill sections and short steep pitches
The experience is a roughly 5-hour outing rated moderate—several uphill sections and uneven trail but no technical climbing.
Cameras may be restricted in specific sections for safety; follow your guide’s instructions and plan to enjoy the views firsthand.
Yes—round-trip transport from designated central meeting points in Puerto Vallarta is included.
Minimum age is 12; not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with back or serious heart conditions.
The Sierra Madre Occidental is volcanic in origin and has been home to indigenous groups such as the Huichol; trails here follow old routes between villages.
Stick to marked trails to limit erosion and avoid disturbing habitat; small-group guiding and local tastings support community economies and conservation efforts.
CANOPY RIVER operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The trail opens with a cool, humid breath of subtropical forest as the Sierra Madre Occidental rises like a low wall east of Puerto Vallarta. You step onto dirt packed with leaves and roots, the canopy filtering light into green bands, while the route pushes toward a glass viewing platform—Jorullo Point—perched over a steep valley. The platform’s vantage makes the surrounding ridges feel close enough to touch and the ocean a distant silver strip.
The trail opens with a cool, humid breath of subtropical forest as the Sierra Madre Occidental rises like a low wall east of Puerto Vallarta. You step onto dirt packed with leaves and roots, the canopy filtering light into green bands, while the route pushes toward a glass viewing platform—Jorullo Point—perched over a steep valley. The platform’s vantage makes the surrounding ridges feel close enough to touch and the ocean a distant silver strip.
This range is largely volcanic in origin, carved by uplift and erosion into deep ravines and rounded peaks. Indigenous Huichol communities have long fished, hunted and tended maize here; you’ll pass native shrubs and hardwoods that speak to that human history. Geologically the soils are volcanic and well-draining, which supports the region’s lush understory and diverse birdlife.
Expect a moderate hike of mixed singletrack and old logging roads, intermittent steep pitches and a final approach to the glass escarpment. Guides point out medicinal plants, orchids and trail-side streams; the outing concludes with a small tequila tasting highlighting local producers—an earthy, cultural coda to the walk.
Practicalities: the tour runs about five hours with round-trip transport from central Puerto Vallarta. Cameras may be restricted for safety on some sections—follow your guide’s instructions. Wear supportive hiking shoes, bring 1–2 liters of water, sun protection and insect repellent. Schedule the hike in morning hours to avoid mid-afternoon heat and to catch the clearest vistas from the platform.