Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

A Pacific coast resort town wrapped around Banderas Bay, with a cobblestone old-town seafront.

sculpture and statue in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

🏛️ Sights & Attractions in Puerto Vallarta

  • Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe — The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a prominent downtown church with a crown-topped tower. It is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Puerto Vallarta.
  • Los Arcos National Marine Park — Los Arcos is a group of granite islands in Banderas Bay and a marine park. Boat trips visit the arches for snorkeling and birdwatching.
  • Cuale Island — Cuale Island is a small island in the Río Cuale with shops, restaurants, and a museum. A pedestrian bridge connects it to the Zona Romántica.
  • Vallarta Botanical Garden — Vallarta Botanical Garden is a hillside garden south of town with native plants, orchids, and a river swimming area. It is a peaceful escape from the beach.

🥾 Trails & Hikes in Puerto Vallarta

  • Los Muertos Pier walk — Los Muertos Pier is a modern sail-shaped pier at the end of Playa Los Muertos. An evening walk here is a common way to take in bay views and watch the sunset.

🏖️ Beaches in Puerto Vallarta

  • Mantamar Beach Club — Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Sushi is an LGBTQ bar in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
  • Ritmos — Ritmos Beach Cafe is a gay-friendly beachfront cafe along Playa de los Muertos in Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
  • Playa Los Muertos — Playa Los Muertos is the most popular beach in central Puerto Vallarta, close to the Malecón and the pier. It is busy with swimmers, beachgoers, and water-sport rentals.
  • Playa Camarones — Playa Camarones is a quieter beach north of the downtown core, favored by locals and those seeking less crowding. It has palapa restaurants and calm swimming water.

🍽️ Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

  • Cafe des Artistes — Café des Artistes is an upscale Puerto Vallarta restaurant serving French-Mexican cuisine. It has been a fine-dining staple for decades.

🍸 Bars & Nightlife in Puerto Vallarta

  • La Ingrata — La Ingrata is a craft beer bar in the Zona Romántica with Mexican and international taps. It has a casual, social atmosphere.

🎯 Activities & Tours in Puerto Vallarta

  • Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta — Wildlife Connection offers you the opportunity to visit these fabulous animals in their natural environment and to participate in a research project that helps us understand and protect our dolphins here in Puerto Vallarta. Our guides are professional biologists who will share wi
  • Ziplining, Waterfalls, and Speedboat Tour in Puerto Vallarta — More than just an adventure, this experience has earned global recognition, featured on National Geographic and Travel Channel, and awarded TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 'Best of the Best' five years in a row. With a mix of extreme thrills and nature, it offers an unmatched v
  • Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta — Embark on the ultimate winter whale watching expedition across Banderas Bay aboard a spacious double-decker catamaran! Witness majestic humpback whales leaping and interacting in their natural habitat, offering a breathtaking wildlife show you cannot miss. ✨ WHAT MAKES THIS TOU
  • Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive — This specialized excursion is designed to capture the magical moment when you have an encounter with the beautiful dolphins and the majestic humpback whales in Banderas Bay. The essence of this Tour is to observe marine life and enjoy beautiful moments when you can calmly contemp
  • Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta — Discover the magic of Puerto Vallarta aboard the VallarTour Bus! Feel the sea breeze and the warmth of the sun as you immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of this vibrant city. With our Hop-On Hop-Off service, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace, hopping on and
  • 3-Hour Guided Food Tour in Puerto Vallarta — Welcome to the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Here is where we get the majority of our vistors. This charming and yet adventurous neighborhood is where it all starts or ends. You know you’ve arrived to the oldest area of Puerto Vallarta because there is a certain magic that embraces t
  • Butterfly Sanctuary & Museum Guided Tour in Puerto Vallarta — Our project began in 2019 and was created with love and passion for butterflies and nature. Our mission is to educate about these fragile creatures, protect threatened pollinators, support butterfly conservation, and inspire awareness and action to preserve our ecosystem. As par
  • Shaded Hot Spring, Massage and Mex Grill in Puerto Vallarta — I have the opportunity to share just a Little bit of what my beautiful country has to offer. I treat my guest as my friends and I personally take care of every detail. My guests have the chance to experience a relaxing day at a quiet place to soak in some warm, mild geothermal wa
  • Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta — We will take you to some of the best sea-level spots in Puerto Vallarta, where you are going to be able to get a closer look and take incredible photographs from this perspective hard to catch in the natural world. Whale watching season starts from December until March. Migrating
  • Mountain adventure tour on ATV or RZR in Puerto vallarta. — Make your vacation an unparalleled experience driving all-terrain vehicles! We are a tourism company in which safety, fun and comfort go hand in hand for lovers of nature and excitement. Our expert guides will give you a safe and adrenaline-filled trip, while you immerse yoursel
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🏨 Hotels & Stays in Puerto Vallarta

  • Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa — Beachfront luxury resort on Banderas Bay with 165 rooms, 3 outdoor pools, Spa Imagine, 3 restaurants, and jungle and ocean views.
  • Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa — Beachfront resort in Marina Vallarta with 433 rooms, outdoor pool, spa, 3 restaurants, and ocean views near the marina.
  • Secrets Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa — Adults-only all-inclusive resort on Vallarta Bay with 261 suites, 4 restaurants, 5 bars, spa, and infinity pools.
  • Now Amber Puerto Vallarta — Family-friendly all-inclusive resort with 531 suites, 7 restaurants, 8 bars, spa, kids club, and beachfront on Banderas Bay.
  • Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort — All-inclusive beachfront resort with 271 rooms, 4 restaurants, 3 bars, spa, and ocean views in the Hotel Zone.
  • Velav Vallarta — Modern hotel in the Hotel Zone with restaurant, pool, bar, and easy beach access near the airport and Marina Vallarta.
  • Emperador Vallarta Beachfront Hotel and Suites — Beachfront hotel in Old Puerto Vallarta with beach club, pools, and easy access to the Malecón.
  • Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway — Adults-only oceanfront boutique hotel with butler service, spa, two pools, and ocean view suites.
  • Hostel Vallarta — Central Puerto Vallarta hostel near Los Muertos Beach with rooftop terrace, shared kitchen, and adults-only atmosphere.
  • Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta is a resort in Puerto Vallarta city center, Puerto Vallarta. Guest review score: 8.3/10. Check current rates and availability via the booking link.
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