Puerto Vallarta, something for everyone!

Downtown Puerto Vallarta

When you hear the name “Puerto Vallarta” what images come to your mind? Certainly miles of sandy beaches, the Malecon seaside boardwalk with its signature stone arches, outdoor amphitheater and its eclectic collection of bronze sculptures mounted at regular intervals along with it, but what else does our city have in store every year for its millions of visitors?

Downtown Puerto Vallarta at night

The answer, of course, depends on your age, or at least, how old you actually feel. For the young or the young at heart, Aquaventuras, with its endless water slides and Swim with Dolphins Adventure is an experience of a lifetime.

Aquaventuras

Another is the Marigalante Pirate day or night cruise in a Columbus-era replica tall ship and with an impressive pirate show in the evening.

Pirates of the Bay

Puerto Vallarta has now also become a Spring break staple amongst the University crowd, who return year after year to worship at the many beaches, hotels, and nightclubs that cater to them and their needs, including the Mandala, Strana, and the famous Señor Frogs theme entertainment bar.

Mandala

Vallarta has an extremely diverse nightlife offering for just about everyone and every taste.

Fun for the whole family is available at every turn, including daily excursions into the jungle or on the water with Ecotours Vallarta or Vallarta Adventures.

Quimixto waterfall

Thrilling canopy zip-line rides, boat excursions to small villages in the south and stunning waterfalls accessible only by sea, and lush cultural experiences with traditional song and dance with shows such as Rhythms of the Night or dinner and party at many local restaurants and hotels.

Rhythms of the Night

If you are a sports fisher, there is no shortage of vessels available by the day or week, led by experienced skippers for world-class sports fishing, sailing vessels or catamarans, and international sailing competitions with the annual J24 and other regattas. And don’t miss checking out the new marina at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

If you, and your special someone, are looking for something little more relaxed, fewer cities boast the wealth and variety of dining options than PV, with several world-class restaurants that participate in lavish events throughout the year, including the Altruism Festival, Restaurant Week, the International Gourmet Festival, Wine Festival and more, most of which combine exquisite dining opportunities with important fundraising activities for the many important local charities. Most of these restaurants also feature professional musical acts from traditional Mariachi to Jazz.