Top Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta in 2026

Surrounded by the towering Sierra Madre mountains, the white edges of beaches and the sparkling depths of the Pacific Ocean, Puerto Vallarta is a tropical destination of contrasts and beauty.

Top & Best

These are what we consider the best/top options in, and around, Puerto Vallarta.
Romantic Places In Puerto Vallarta

Romantic Places In Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is one of the most romantic places on Earth. There’s nothing like watching the sunset over…

Top 10 Tours In Puerto Vallarta

Top 10 Tours In Puerto Vallarta

Top 10 Puerto Vallarta Tours Our top 10 tour & activities list is: Summary Introduction…

Top 10 Romantic Experiences In Puerto Vallarta

Top 10 Romantic Experiences In Puerto Vallarta

Top 10 Romantic Experiences in Puerto Vallarta Summary Introduction Puerto Vallarta is one of the most…

Puerto Vallarta Zoo, Family Fun In Mismaloya

Puerto Vallarta Zoo, Family Fun In Mismaloya

Summary Introduction Many of us, if not all, have gone to zoos in different parts…

Top 5 Beaches In Puerto Vallarta And…

Top 5 Beaches In Puerto Vallarta And…

Summary Introduction Obviously, it’s a complicated undertaking to create a small list of the best…

Top 10 All Inclusive Hotels And Resorts…

Top 10 All Inclusive Hotels And Resorts…

Summary Introduction Exploring the dazzling beauty of Puerto Vallarta becomes a magnificent experience when you stay at…

Flea Market stands

Cuale River Island, A Downtown Puerto Vallarta…

Cuale River Island Video Tour Features & Amenities Summary Right in the heart of Puerto…

Beaches, Landmarks & Things To See in Puerto Vallarta

Here’s a list of city landmarks and sightseeing options, most of them in Puerto Vallarta’s downtown area.
Triton And Siren (1990) Carlos…

Triton And Siren (1990) Carlos…

Triton and Siren by Carlos Espino (1990) Summary Introduction A well-known, classical style sculpture on…

The Golfer With Dolphins, Octavio…

The Golfer With Dolphins, Octavio…

The Golfer with Dolphins, Octavio Gonzalez Gutierrez Octavio Gonzalez Gutierrez is slowly becoming the artist…

The Washer Woman (2008) Jim…

The Washer Woman (2008) Jim…

The Washer Woman, Jim Demetro, Puerto Vallarta Summary About the sculpture You’ll find this sculpture…

Conchas Chinas Beach, A Puerto…

Conchas Chinas Beach, A Puerto…

Summary Introduction Conchas Chinas Beach is, without a doubt, one of the most fascinating and…

Shopping In Puerto Vallarta

Shopping In Puerto Vallarta

Shopping Cuale Markets Summary Puerto Vallarta Shopping Many visit Puerto Vallarta to relax and chill out on…

Eriza-Dos “Standing On End” (2007)…

Eriza-Dos “Standing On End” (2007)…

Eriza-Dos (Martiza Vázquez) Malecon II Puerto Vallarta Summary Introduction A unique sculpture that makes you…

Cuale River Municipal Market (Flea…

Cuale River Municipal Market (Flea…

Cuale River Municipal Market (Flea Market) Features & amenities Flea Market details Schedule Introduction Those…

day trips (beaches, towns & more)

Wonderful coastal towns, beaches, colonial towns to visit, lots of fun things to do near Puerto Vallarta. Some need to travel a bit and might require a trip that lasts a whole day, or a bit longer, to make it enjoyable.
Caballo Beach (El Caballo) Cabo…

Caballo Beach (El Caballo) Cabo…

Caballo Beach, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico Features and Amenities Summary Introduction Caballo Beach (El Caballo),…

Chacala, A Hidden Paradise

Chacala, A Hidden Paradise

Introduction Chacala is a beach town in the state of Nayarit some 8 miles from…

Colomitos Beach, WAS A Small…

Colomitos Beach, WAS A Small…

I NO LONGER RECOMMEND VISITING THIS CABO CORRIENTES BEACH (THE NEIGHBORING MUNICIPALITY – NOT PUERTO…

Partial view of Destiladeras Beach Nayarit Mexico

Destiladeras Beach In Nayarit, Find…

Features & amenities Introduction Destiladeras Beach Panorama You’ll find Destiladeras Beach west of La Cruz de…

El Eden, A Piece Of…

El Eden, A Piece Of…

Summary Features & Amenities Introduction An exotic and popular attraction located in the south zone, upriver…

El Tuito, A Town With…

El Tuito, A Town With…

El Tuito, main square, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico Features & amenities El Tuito details More…

La Caleta, The Best Surfing…

La Caleta, The Best Surfing…

La Caleta, Nayarit, Mexico Introduction You can find La Caleta just north (some 2 miles)…

Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta in 2026

Puerto Vallarta shines year-round, but for optimal weather, visit from November to April during the dry season. Expect warm temps (75-85°F) and minimal rain. Summer (May-Oct) brings lower crowds and prices but higher humidity and hurricane risks. In 2026, aim for the Vallarta Pride Festival in May for vibrant events or whale-watching season (Dec-Mar).

Enjoying Puerto Vallarta (Food+Drinks, Sports, Culture & Shopping)

A more general list of things to do in Puerto Vallarta, includes food, Mexican culture, and sports activities.
Art Galleries In Puerto Vallarta

Art Galleries In Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta has established itself as a vibrant center of art creation, exhibition, and promotion. The…

Flea Market stands

Cuale River Island, A Downtown…

Cuale River Island Video Tour Features & Amenities Summary Right in the heart of Puerto…

Cuale River Municipal Market (Flea…

Cuale River Municipal Market (Flea…

Cuale River Municipal Market (Flea Market) Features & amenities Flea Market details Schedule Introduction Those…

Culture And Arts In Puerto…

Culture And Arts In Puerto…

Puerto Vallarta not only offers you a beautiful and enjoyable vacation with an endless array of…

Handicrafts And Folk Art, Huichol…

Handicrafts And Folk Art, Huichol…

Local handicrafts and folk art of the region include sandals and huaraches, made with leather…

Jewelries In Puerto Vallarta

Jewelries In Puerto Vallarta

All sterling silver in Mexico is marked with a small stamp .925. Items sold on the beach…

Ecotourism & Nature

Puerto Vallarta’s extraordinarily lush and biodiverse natural setting enhances its charm and makes it the delightful vacation destination it is.
Birdwatching In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Birdwatching In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Summary Passerina ciris One of the most profitable ecotourism activities in the United States and Canada is…

Canopy River Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Canopy Tours In Puerto Vallarta

Canopy Tours in Vallarta Canopy tours in Puerto Vallarta are a truly thrilling ecological experience that offers you the…

Crocodiles And Crocodile Sanctuaries In…

Crocodiles And Crocodile Sanctuaries In…

River Crocodile Estero El Salado Puerto Vallarta Watching the daily news and seeing how we…

Ecotourism & Nature

Ecotourism & Nature

Fun down-to-earth things to do Without its extraordinarily lush and biodiverse natural setting, Puerto Vallarta…

Ecotourism In Puerto Vallarta

Ecotourism In Puerto Vallarta

Ecotourism in Puerto Vallarta In a world in which communing with nature increasingly means a…

El Eden, A Piece Of…

El Eden, A Piece Of…

Summary Features & Amenities Introduction An exotic and popular attraction located in the south zone, upriver…

Humpback Whales, The Giants Of…

Humpback Whales, The Giants Of…

Puerto Vallarta Humpback Whales Text & Photos: Eduardo Lugo from Homes & Living These gentle…

There are many unique and wonderful things to do in, and near, Puerto Vallarta. Here is our list of all the fun things to enjoy in the area, you’ll surely find many options for your specific taste and by reviewing this section you make sure you don’t miss out on anything.

From the simple cobblestone streets in the downtown area to sophisticated amenities provided at Grand Tourism hotels, Puerto Vallarta is always a great beach destination choice.

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Puerto Vallarta offers each guest their own unique and ideal vacation mix of not only relaxation and wonder, but also tranquility and action.

If you’d like to arrive by sea, the Banderas Bay area boasts a number of modern and sophisticated Marinas, and for those who like golf, Vallarta has eight championship golf courses.

You can also feel assured by the knowledge that the city also offers top-level hospitals, no ugly surprises here.

No matter your particular preferences or indulgences, there’s a part of Puerto Vallarta that’s just right for you and your personal vacation.


Public Lookouts In Puerto Vallarta

Public Lookouts In Puerto Vallarta

There are many great lookouts in Puerto Vallarta, here are almost a dozen public access lookouts, most in the city, some are further south.
Where Are Baby Sea Turtles Released In Puerto Vallarta?

Where Are Baby Sea Turtles Released In Puerto Vallarta?

Join the inspiring journey of the baby sea turtles in Puerto Vallarta as they make their way from nest to sea, a beautiful testament to nature’s cycle and conservation efforts.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens, A Wonderful Family Trip

Vallarta Botanical Gardens, A Wonderful Family Trip

One of the top things to do in Puerto Vallarta, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. A great family trip, the largest native orchid collection, jungle trails
Nightlife In Puerto Vallarta

Nightlife In Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is well known for it’s many nighttime activities, bars, cafes, discos, night clubs, romantic restaurants, sail around the bay, you name it, there’ll be something for your taste too.
Leatherback Sea Turtles Return To Vallarta

Leatherback Sea Turtles Return To Vallarta

Banderas Bay and Vallarta are very fortunate, since the beginning of the year 2009 the region has been receiving the very vulnerable leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) that are nesting on the beaches of Nuevo Vallarta
Canopy El Indio At El Nogalito (Ex-Mundo Nogalito Canopy) Zipline Tour

Canopy El Indio At El Nogalito (Ex-Mundo Nogalito Canopy) Zipline Tour

Mundo Nogalito Canopy a great canopy zipline adventure through the treetops in the Puerto Vallarta mountains. Pro harness and equipment, twelve platforms
Origin And Destination (2011) Pedro Torres Tello

Origin And Destination (2011) Pedro Torres Tello

Origin and Destination by Pedro Torres Tello a group of 5 sculptures on the malecon in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, representing the concept of time and human history
The Rotunda Of The Sea (1996) Alejandro Colunga

The Rotunda Of The Sea (1996) Alejandro Colunga

The Roundabout of the Sea, Alejandro Colunga 1996 sculpture with 8 weird pieces of furniture on the malecon surreal pieces that invite you to touch and sit down
Bicentennial Victory (2010) Adrian Reynoso

Bicentennial Victory (2010) Adrian Reynoso

Victoria del Bicentenario Sculpture (Bicentennial Victory) Adrian Reynoso, unveiled September 15, 2010 Puerto Vallarta Jalisco Mexico. Photos, location and more

Surrounded by the towering Sierra Madre mountains, the white edges of beaches and the sparkling depths of the Pacific Ocean, Puerto Vallarta is a tropical destination of contrasts and beauty.

FAQs

What are the best beaches in Puerto Vallarta?

The top beaches include Playa Los Muertos for vibrant nightlife, Playa Conchas Chinas for seclusion, and Playa Camarones for a local vibe. All offer stunning Pacific views.

Is Puerto Vallarta good for families?

Yes, with family-friendly activities like boat tours, the Cuale River Island park, and dolphin encounters. Avoid peak party seasons for a calmer experience.

What tours should I book in 2026?

<p>Top tours include snorkeling at Los Arcos, zip-lining in the Sierra Madre, and sunset cruises. Book in advance for the best rates and availability.

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