Best Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta

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.

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.

What to do in PV & Surroundings

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Beaches, Landmarks & Things To See in Puerto Vallarta

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Ecotourism and nature

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.

Puerto Vallarta 2024 Regatta

The Mexico Open golf tournament 2024 arrives to Vallarta

Canto del Sol Hotel, Las Glorias Beach, PV Hotel Zone

Vallarta SBK Dance Festival 2024

Puerto Vallarta will have Vinoma Fest where you will be able to taste the 16 producing regions of Mexico.

Puerto Vallarta May Festivities Festival 2024

Las Palmas by the Sea, Las Glorias Beach, Hotel Zone, Puerto Vallarta

Vallarta with 90% occupancy rate during the February 5th long weekend

Las Glorias Beach looking south, Hotel Zone, Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit Gala, a leading tourism event on the Mexican Pacific coast

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

Puerto Vallarta’s Boardwalk / Malecon is one of the main attractions in town

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 unsavory 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.

Ecotourism & Nature

Fun down-to-earth things to do Without its extraordinarily lush and biodiverse natural setting, Puerto Vallarta would not be such a lovely vacation destination. Here are some recommended options for enjoying the many local blessings. Birdwatching – Birding in Vallarta Canopy Tours (Zip-line options) Ecotourism Humpback Whales Jorullo Bridge, longest hanging bridge in the world Leatherback Sea Turtles Nature & Biodiversity Reef fish River Crocodiles Sea Turtle Protection Sunsets Vallarta Botanical Gardens (VBG review) Vallarta Zoo

Enjoying Puerto Vallarta

[toc] A more general list of things to do in Puerto Vallarta, includes food, Mexican culture, and sports activities. Food & Drinks Bars in town Grills you’ll enjoy Nightlife – We recommend Restaurants and Cafes Sweets Tacos Tequila, Mezcal & Raicilla Typical dishes Vanilla Vegetarian Restaurants Sports Fishing – Fishing Report Golf Motorcycle tours in PV Mountain biking Parasailing Scuba diving Skydiving Sports & Activities Surfing Culture Art Galleries ArtWalk Culture & Arts Huicholes – Wixárika Art Papantla Flying Men Shopping Mezcal Raicilla Shopping Tequila Vanilla

Top Puerto Vallarta Options

The Best Options in Puerto Vallarta Here’s what we consider the best or top options in each category for Puerto Vallarta. Best Beaches for… list Top 5 Beaches in Puerto Vallarta | Top 10 Beaches Top 10 Romantic Experiences Top 10 Things to do (Mostly Free) | Top 10 Things to do with Kids Top 10 Tours & Activities Top 10 All-Inclusive Hotels Top 10 things to do in Puerto Vallarta (read more)

Beaches, Landmarks & Things To See in Puerto Vallarta

[toc] City Landmarks & Sightseeing Here's a list of things to do and see, most of them in Puerto Vallarta's downtown area. By City Zone Attractions and Sightseeing North Zone Nuevo Vallarta Marina Vallarta Hotel Zone Downtown Romantic Zone South Zone In town Cuale River Island, a downtown oasis El Pitillal Gringo Gulch Lookout Lighthouse on Matamoros Street Vallarta Malecon Lighthouse Lookout La Cruz del Cerro Lookouts in Puerto Vallarta Malecon, downtown boardwalk Malecon Arches Municipal Market Isla Cuale Museums & Culture Olas Altas Farmers' Market Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish/Church, the "Cathedral" Puerto Vallarta City Sign Papantla Flying Men (Pole Flyers) Plans for a one-day, three-day or longer stay Romantic ideas Sculpture Guide & Malecon sculptures Seahorse Sculpture/Statue Things to do in Puerto Vallarta Beaches All the beaches in Puerto Vallarta and the bay area A beach guide of the northern beaches Puerto Vallarta Beaches (north to south) Boca de Tomates El Salado Playa de Oro Los Tules Las Glorias Tranquila Camarones El Malecón Olas Altas Los Muertos Pier at Los Muertos Las Pilitas El Púlpito (The Pulpit) Las Amapas Conchas Chinas Palmares Garza Blanca Esmeralda Las Gemelas Los Arcos Mismaloya Boca ...

Caballo Beach (El Caballo) Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico

Caballo Beach, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico [toc] Introduction Caballo Beach (El Caballo), Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico Playa Caballo (or El Caballo, I’ve seen it mentioned both ways – Horse or The Horse) is a beautiful, relatively isolated, beach just northeast of Las Animas Beach in the South Zone of the Banderas Bay. You can get there directly by water taxi (panga) you can ask to be left off at Playa Caballo, it may not be viable due to waves and tides. If you are not looking to get wet, maybe it’s best to arrive at the pier at Las Animas and then walk northeast along the beach, take the path to Hotelito Mio, and to the right of the hotel is Caballo Beach. If you continue northeast you’ll get to Casitas Maraika, that has a small nice beach just to the right of it too. Caballo Beach Panorama The beach has light yellow sand, clear emerald green-blue waters, the waves can be stronger than the ones at Las Animas. Because Las Animas is a popular beach destination for a number of bay cruises, if you want a bit more privacy and want to ...

Boca de Tomates Beach, Puerto Vallarta

A walk along Boca de Tomates Beach, Puerto Vallarta [toc] Introduction Aerial view of Boca de Tomates Beach, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico An important explanation: Do not confuse Boca de Tomatlán with Boca de Tomates. Boca de Tomatlán is the Puerto Vallarta beach farthest south accessible by land and Boca de Tomates is the northernmost beach in Puerto Vallarta and Jalisco, which you can get to in a car. Just south of the mouth of the Ameca River is the political division of the State of Nayarit to the north and the State of Jalisco, to the south. In this area, you can find the northernmost beach of Jalisco, Boca de Tomates. It is a beige sand beach about 3100 ft (950 m) long. Turtle Release camp, Boca de Tomates Beach, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico It is an area known for its ramadas (palapa-like eateries) that offer fresh food from the sea. The place is also known as a crocodile habitat and is also a popular bird-watching location. The beach is nice, but it is not known for being very attractive, furthermore, due to the crocodiles, I would not recommend swimming in the ...

Lluvia (2020) Jovian

Lluvia (Rain) an impressive sculpture by Jovian on the Malecon [toc] Introduction Lluvia (Rain) is a new monumental sculpture unveiled December 10th, 2020 on the Malecon. It depicts a young man standing with outstretched arms looking upward into the sky (or rain). It can remind you a bit of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. This figure not only seems to represent the connection of humans and nature but also seems to offer a welcome embrace (or hug) to all visitors. It becomes the 34th sculpture placed along the edge of the sea in Puerto Vallarta. About the sculpture Lluvia by Jovian on the Puerto Vallarta Malecon Mexican artist Jovian created "Lluvia", a tall impressive sculpture that stands at 3.5 meters tall (11.5 ft) and weighs 650 kilograms (more than 1400 pounds) that now becomes another important component of this open-air Art Gallery by the edge of the sea. This very valuable sculpture was donated by the artist through Galeria Corsica to the Instituto Vallartense de Cultura (IVC) and the city. Lluvia (2020) Jovian, night view The official unveiling ceremony was presided by Arturo Dávalos (Puerto ...

Las Pilitas, Los Muertos Beach, Puerto Vallarta

Las Pilitas (baptismal fonts), Los Muertos Beach, close to El Pulpito (Romantic Zone, Puerto Vallarta) [toc] Introduction Las Pilitas (the small baptismal fonts) and El Púlpito (The Pulpit) are two separate rock formations found on the southern end of Los Muertos Beach in Old Vallarta (Romantic Zone). In this article we'll concentrate on Las Pilitas, a group of rocks and boulders that are very recognizable because they are where you now can find the original Seahorse statue, a bigger replica is found on the Malecon and many are surprised when they find this one too. Las Pilitas video Las Pilitas, a bit of history By Prof. Carlos Munguia Fregoso (1938-2005) Official historian of Puerto Vallarta The fine sands of Los Muertos Beach extend from the end of Francisca Rodríguez Street -Hotel Marsol- all the way to the rock formations known as Las Pilitas and El Pulpito. During the last century, the beach was used to load ships with metals produced by the Cuale and San Sebastián mines: "The gold from the mines, plates and ingots were moved by land and at Los Muertos Beach, they awaited the arrival of the ...

The Pulpit (El Púlpito), Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta

El Púlpito (The Pulpit) and landmarks, Los Muertos Beach, Puerto Vallarta [toc] Introduction El Púlpito (The Pulpit) is a natural rock formation in the southern part of Los Muertos beach. Some locals mistakenly pronounce it "pulpito" (small octopus). This landmark is not only a great little trip, but it also has some interesting history. El Púlpito and Las Pilitas (Pulpit and the Small baptismal fonts) are two separate rock formations found, one of them, Las Pilitas, on the southern end of the Romantic zone's Los Muertos Beach, and the other, El Pulpito, is a rock outcropping that is actually the southern limit of Playa Los Muertos. El Púlpito video El Púlpito, a bit of history By Prof. Carlos Munguia Fregoso (1938-2005) Official historian of Puerto Vallarta The fine sands of Los Muertos Beach extend from the end of Francisca Rodríguez Street -Hotel Marsol- all the way to the rock formations known as Las Pilitas and El Pulpito. During the last century, the beach was used to load ships with metals produced by the Cuale and San Sebastián mines: "The gold from the mines, plates and ingots were moved by land ...

Top 10 Beaches in Puerto Vallarta (with videos)

[toc] One of the main reasons we choose to go to Puerto Vallarta are the beaches, but there are so many, sometimes it's hard to figure out which ones to visit and where to stay when we are there. This article tries to narrow things down. The video above shows the top 10 only within the Puerto Vallarta municipality, the list below includes beaches that fall outside the formal limits of la city and the area.It's more fair to have a top ten list of the greatest beaches in the area; I think it's a bit better than the Top 5 Beaches article since it allows me to include a larger range of possibilities of the beaches available in the Banderas Bay area.Still, as with the top 5 beach version, people look for a variety of things while looking for a beach, based on their interests, whether they are traveling alone, as a couple or as a family, whether they are looking for a specific activity, and so on. That is why we have included a list of “best beach for” list, which we think will also be useful. Colomitos Beach (Playa Colomitos) ...

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