Colonial Heritage
Temple of Real del Alto
In the Real del Alto locality, near San Sebastián del Oeste, this 17th-century temple is one of the colonial-era landmarks of Jalisco's Sierra Occidental mining region.
History and Architecture
A 17th-century building. The main altar holds the image of the Santísima Virgen del Rosario del Real Alto, and the temple preserves a neoclassical wooden altarpiece.
Source: México DesconocidoRegional Context
Real del Alto is part of the mining region that gave rise to San Sebastián del Oeste: an area that flourished during the colonial period, whose churches, haciendas, and old mines still bear witness to that past.
Source: Pueblos Mágicos, México DesconocidoVisiting
None of the sources consulted publish visiting hours, an admission fee, or the exact distance from town. Confirm availability and road conditions before departing.
Data verified on August 11, 2026; subject to change.