San Sebastián del Oeste, Colonial mining town in Sierra Madre Occidental, Mexico.
San Sebastián del Oeste sits at an elevation of 1,480 meters, surrounded by dense forests and mountain ranges in western Jalisco state.
The town emerged as a significant silver mining center in 1605, hosting over 25 active mines and multiple foundries by 1785.
The Church of Saint Sebastian, built in 1608, displays Spanish Baroque architecture with Corinthian columns and detailed ceiling frescoes.
Visitors can reach the town via a two-hour drive from Puerto Vallarta, with the best weather conditions occurring between November and April.
The municipality maintains numerous restored haciendas from its mining era, preserving the architectural elements of colonial Mexican silver production.
GPS coordinates: 20.85525,-104.81654
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:27
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