San Sebastian del Oeste is a town of mining origin who had his best moments in the days of the colony, when it reached 20,000. However, in the nineteenth century many of them left for other courses, mainly by the closure of mines. In prehistoric times, the region was inhabited by indigenous Tecos. In 1524, the Spaniards Francisco Cortes of San Buenaventura and Juan de Escárcena undertook to conquer the area. Later, when he reached the spot Nuno de Guzman with its armed forces in 1530, it took control of the site. Following the discovery of valuable mines, settled there the jurisdiction of Real de Minas de San Sebastian and during colonial times, the latter was consolidated as one of the most important mining centers of New Spain. Named Real de San Sebastian in colonial times, this Jalisco community to mid-nineteenth century, it was already known as San Sebastian and early 1980s got its current name.

The most important festivals of this community are Jalisco Fiesta San Sebastian, the patron saint of the town, on January 20 ; the Feast of the Virgin of the Assumption, 15 August; the celebration of the Virgen del Rosario, October 7; the traditional festival of the Virgin of Guadalupe, on December 12 and of course, national holidays, which, as in all the national territory, taking place on 15 and 16 September.Activities in San Sebastian del Oeste Pueblo Magico Two Additional places we recommend visiting during a trip to San Sebastian del Oeste is The Fort and the Meson. The first is an excellent restaurant and the second an architectural treasure dating from 1729. This beautiful building is regarded as a national monument. It is also advisable to develop long walks in the steep streets of San Sebastian del Oeste, since, in this way , can you enter your provincial environment and know the lifestyle of its inhabitants.

El Cerro de la Bufa is under the magnificent sunsets of San Sebastian del Oeste. Sunsets, viewed from the main square of this town of Jalisco, are so beautiful breathtaking. San Sebastian del Oeste is a very quiet and safe town. It was a time of great prosperity when they were found nearby, various gold and silver mines. Despite the inaccessible location of such veins he became very complicated their operation and after a while, they were abandoned, just like the people. In its heyday, they were built in San Sebastián del Oeste luxury estates and cottages, which now serve as hotels. An example of these constructions is the Hacienda Jalisco, preserved in excellent condition and full of stately print. Room lighting is mainly based on oil lamps and candles, in order to preserve the purity of their rural environment. And not only those who live there staying can enjoy the historical worth of the Hacienda Jalisco, as well, have been allocated two large rooms, for the production of documents, letters and related to the history of the region objects. One site most attractive of San Sebastian del Oeste is its cemetery, located to the west, on top of an old volcano.Quarry some elaborate tombs of important characters of the people can still see. The town's most important church is San Sebastián Martyr, and just north of it, the portals are located. The latter are a wonderful building of the nineteenth century. Currently, the portals of San Sebastian del Oeste, many businesses are located. Behind the Church of St. Sebastian Martyr certain alley leads to a curved bridge, where you can see a small stream.

An excellent way to get to San Sebastian del Oeste, is through the new road 70 Puerto Vallarta-Guadalajara. The village is located only 60 kilometers from Puerto Vallarta.