The natural attractions that make Puerto Vallarta a truly magical place are many, some of the ones we like are:
- The lush Sierra Madre mountain range
- Rivers flowing down from the mountains
- The Pacific Ocean with its tropical beaches and beautiful bay
Here’s a list of some of the most important ones with more details, photos, videos, maps and how to get to them too. The 50+ Beaches in and Around PV gives you a bird’s eyes view of all the beaches in Puerto Vallarta and north and south along the coast.
San Francisco (San Pancho) Nayarit, Mexico
Traveling on the highway, you’d never guess when seeing mentions of San Francisco (San Pancho) that there is a quaint town hidden there
Sayulita, Nayarit: Beach, Surf And Peace
Sayulita is a small very active town N of Puerto Vallarta, mostly known for its relaxed, surfer-hippie lifestyle, is also a very picturesque place.
Tehuamixtle, Beautiful Beach Getaway
Approximately two hours from Puerto Vallarta you will find El Tuito and if you continue to travel another 40 km from town you will come to the small fishing village of Tehuamixtle, a beach destination which is known for its delicious oysters.
Top 10 Beaches In Puerto Vallarta (With Videos)
List of the 10 best beaches in Puerto Vallarta and surroundings it’s hard to just choose ten from the many option. Included beaches in PV, up north and south
Top 5 Beaches In Puerto Vallarta And Surroundings
List of the 5 best beaches in Puerto Vallarta and surroundings it’s impossible just to choose 5 from the many option. Included beaches in town, north and south
Tranquila Beach, Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone
Tranquila Beach in the Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone, a less known beach in front of Costa Club Punta Arena, Sheraton and Buganvilias Vacation Club
Visiting some beaches close to Puerto Vallarta
Use this Puerto Vallarta beach guide if you want to go to other beaches or don’t have one by your hotel. This is a short guide with tips regarding beaches in Vallarta and the Banderas Bay.
Yelapa Beach & Town, Inspired By Nature (Jalisco, Mexico)
Yelapa is a small inspiring town, beach & bay 40 min south of Puerto Vallarta (water taxi), visit the waterfalls, a great family day trip too
