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October 02, 2025
Jalisco has once again made its mark on Mexico's culinary landscape. This year, chefs, restaurants, hotels, and bars in Jalisco have been nominated for the 2025 Food and Travel Reader Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the hospitality industry.
The Food and Travel Reader Awards have a decade of history, and they're more than just an award ceremony. They're a celebration of the passion, creativity, and talent of those who transform every dish and travel experience into memorable moments. Every year, this project recognizes the best food and tourism in Mexico, and Jalisco is always a big part of it.
This year, the committee of 48 hospitality industry specialists and the editorial board of Food and Travel Mexico selected the nominees in 32 categories. Now it's your turn. Look at the list. Pick your favorites and vote before January 30, 2026!
👉 Click Here to Vote (in Spanish): Food and Travel Reader Awards 2025
The awards ceremony will take place in March 2026 at a venue yet to be announced.
Puerto Vallarta has solidified its standing as a top travel, wellness, and adventure destination, earning nods in the Best Spa and Best Sustainable Tourism Proposal categories for the 2025 Food and Travel Reader Awards.
The recently renovated Maiavé Spa at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center offers a new definition of relaxation in a premium setting. Situated in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's North Hotel Zone, Maiavé Spa has been nominated as Mexico's Best Spa in the 2025 Food and Travel Reader Awards, thereby reinforcing its unwavering dedication to excellence and your well-being.
Maiavé Spa features first-class facilities designed to offer the ultimate in relaxation services. The treatment rooms, hydrotherapy circuit, and lounges are designed to soothe the senses. The ambiance of the spa is defined by the soft lighting and soothing aromas, making it the ideal retreat from the daily grind. Visit this spa in Puerto Vallarta for a complete escape.
The first ecotourism park of its kind in Puerto Vallarta, Canopy River Park, is in the running for the Best Sustainable Tourism Project award. Ejido El Jorullo is home to a park that boasts a wide range of adventure activities, including zip lines, mule rides, rappelling, rafting, hiking, and traversing suspension bridges.
Offering awe-inspiring panoramic vistas from an elevation of 150 meters above ground, the Jorullo Bridge ATV Tour, operated by Canopy River, is an unparalleled experience for those with a penchant for adrenaline. A 470-meter journey awaits on an ATV or other powerful off-road vehicle, leading to the stunning El Salto waterfall, tucked away in the dense tropical forest.
As an ecotourism project, Canopy River Park employs the inhabitants of El Jorullo themselves, which guarantees the care and conservation of the area and a positive impact on the community through the creation of jobs and ongoing training.
Beyond the awards, these nominations invite us to rediscover the best of Jalisco, from restaurants that are innovating on the culinary scene to resorts and spas that are redefining hospitality.
This celebration recognizes the best of Mexico in Jalisco, and you're invited to support your favorites and be part of it. With the winners' announcement just around the corner, Jalisco is already paying tribute to the individuals who have made significant contributions to the state's culinary and tourism landscape.
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