Romantic Places in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is one of the most romantic places on Earth. There’s nothing like watching the sunset over the ocean while witnessing the magical colors shimmering off of the windows of every house in town, as well as the waters of Banderas Bay.

The warmth of both the air, the sea and the people, make the city a great place to just stroll along the Malecon and enjoy an ice cream cone, or sit and enjoy a beer or a drink at one of the many beach bars along the way.

Downtown Puerto Vallarta seen from El Panorama

If you are into gourmet meals, that’s another great option for a romantic moment, at a restaurant by the beach or up in the hills with a spectacular view of the bay, the town, and the sunsets.

Right off the top of my head, I’ll list a few romantic ideas for your trip.

Stroll along the malecón, watch the shows at the amphitheater by Los Arcos.

Puerto Vallarta Malecon at dusk

Eat ice cream on the plaza on Sunday afternoon, listen to the music groups that play there at the kiosk and dance a bit with the old-timers there.

Puerto Vallarta Main Square, Municipal Band & Danzon

A picnic at one of the lesser-known beaches, Majahuitas, Punta Burros, Colomitos, and others.

Majahuitas drone view

A sunset beer or meal at a restaurant on Los Muertos Beach.

Spiral Shark by Ramiz Barquet (1996) by El Dorado in Old Vallarta, Los Muertos Beach

A trip to the Marieta Islands.

A sunset sailing cruise in the bay, maybe to Los Arcos too.

Puerto Vallarta Sunset off the Romantic Zone

Stroll and relax on Isla Cuale.

Souvenir and market stands on the Cuale Island

Visit San Sebastián del Oeste or Mascota in the Sierra.

Mascota, Jalisco, Mexico

A day at the beach in Yelapa.

Yalapa, Jalisco, Mexico

Stay a night at one of the more “tropical island” hotels and getaways, say Lagunita Yelapa, Majahuitas Resort, Hotelito Desconocido or Xinalani Retreat close to Quimixto.

Quimixto, Jalisco, Mexico

Day trips to El Anclote in Punta Mita, San Pancho or Sayulita.

El Anclote, Punta de Mita, Nayarit, Mexico

Take a romantic tour, Rhythms of the Night, for example.

Enjoy a great view, music and a fabulous meal at the Panorama Restaurant or similar places like El Palomar de Los González or Vista Grill.

Sunset and panoramic view from El Panorama Restaurant, downtown Puerto Vallarta

Take a stroll along the Los Muertos Beach, the pier and visit Las Pilitas, El Púlpito and Amapas Beach.

Pier at Los Muertos Beach

Have a great coffee at one of the cafés along Olas Altas street in the Romantic Zone.

Olas Altas Street, Romantic Zone, Puerto Vallarta

Dinner at any of the hundreds of great restaurants in town, options include La Dolce Vita, Daiquiri Dick’s, El Dorado, Archie’s Wok, Trio, La Palapa, Barcelona Tapas, River Café and many, many others.

Use this video to find some more romantic ideas, or read the Top 10 Romantic ideas section too: