Puerto Vallarta

Things to do in Puerto Vallarta

Top Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta

Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta

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Luxury Yacht & Snorkel in Puerto Vallarta
178
Lunch Cruises
from €112.75 per adult
CANOPY ZIP LINE ECOPARK Puerto Vallarta, Zipline at Sierra Madre Mountains
138
from €39.45 per adult
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Puerto Vallarta Cruise and Candlelight Dinner Show
445
Day Trips
from €121.49 per adult
Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure
233
Adventure Tours
from €68.84 per adult
Marietas Islands Snorkel & Hidden Beach
76
Adventure Tours
from €86.28 per adult
Downtown Puerto Vallarta Food Tour
723
Walking Tours
from €48.07 per adult
Full-Day Puerto Vallarta City Highlights Tour
84
Bus Tours
from €25.35 per adult
Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Adventure Zip Line and Speedboat Ride
732
from €104.88 per adult
Food and Mixology Tour: Tequila, Tacos, and Mexican Cocktails
259
Walking Tours
from €74.29 per adult
Horseback Riding Tour in Sierra Madre
56
from €71.67 per adult

Outdoor Activities

Top Attractions in Puerto Vallarta

1. Malecón Boardwalk

Piers & Boardwalks

Open now

This sculpture, which allows a place for day boats to pick up passengers, is built with concrete, stainless steel and…

2. Zona Romántica

Historic Walking Areas

These are the old, colonial neighborhoods of the city, the ones oozing traditional Spanish/Mexican charm, including…

3. Centro Histórico

Historic Walking Areas

By rebeccarealtor

A new Malecon boardwalk that goes on for miles, complete with live entertainers, sand sculpture, beachfront restaurants.

4. Act2PV

Theatres

Open now

By SeanCarey2014

In it's 3rd season, Act II Stages is exploding with entertainment.

5. Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Churches & Cathedrals

A continuous stream of bands, floats, processions come to the church to receive their blessings and celebrate.

6. Marina Vallarta

Points of Interest & Landmarks

By travellingguy07

It overlooks a vibrant marina with smaller 24' boats to 100'+ yachts.

7. Los Arcos de Mismaloya

Geologic Formations

By richardderothschild

At the park, you’ll find caves, deep tunnels, arches and a striking reef.

8. Playa de los Muertos

Beaches

Miles of sandy beach, lined with residences, hotels, restaurants, shops and all kinds of activities.

9. Mirador de La Cruz

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

In 1896, the cross was ripped from its base and brought down into the city to be places in a house.

10. Chicabal

Beach & Pool Clubs

Andrea and Uli were great servers!

11. Playa Las Gemelas

Beaches

It's a public beach nestled between two luxury condo resort beaches.

12. Muelle de Playa Los Muertos

Piers & Boardwalks

This rebuilt modern pier was reopened in 2013 and has become an iconic tourist attraction on the Pacific ocean.

13. The Palm Cabaret and Bar

Cabarets

The group Well Strung from New York are 4 classically trained musicians who combined classical music with pop…

14. Isla Cuale

Islands

It is its own botanical retreat with winding tropical paths, swinging bridges, lush trees and flowers and a statue od…

15. El Centro

Neighbourhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

By MelbourneOztraveller

El Centro is the name used by the old historic center of Puerto Vallarta, the core around which this resort town…

16. Punta De Mita

Beaches

The Four Seasons, St. Regis and numerous condo developments have created a gated communities around the peninsula.

17. Old Town Farmers Market

Farmers Markets

Puerto Vallarta's Farmers' Market has been its current location in the Lazaro Cardenas for a few years now and by far…

18. Vallarta ArtWalk

Art Galleries

Omar has developed a sophisticated space which showcases nationally recognized artists and more complex representations…

19. Rancho Verano Distileria de Tequila

Distilleries

The tour explains the way this small local distillery makes a premium product for local consumption and purchase by…

20. Estero El Salado

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Because the hundreds of mangrove trees exchange carbon dioxide into oxygen, eliminating smog and providing a lovely…

21. Olas Altas

Neighbourhoods

With hotels, parks, restaurants, pastry shops, retail clothing stores, coffee shops, galleries, jewelry shops, and…

22. Caballito

Monuments & Statues

By G5205CPsteves

This statue has represented Puerto Vallarta for many decades and was moved to a more photogenic place years ago.

23. Galleria Dante

Art Galleries

The location is extensive, sculpture garden and many rooms with a wide range of artists.

24. Faro de Matamoros

Lighthouses

Open now

By williamwA2372QW

It is one of the oldest light house in Mexico and West coast.

25. Playa Boca de Tomates

Beaches

All prior beaches are packed with hotels and lots of concrete, 10 plus stories high.

26. Museo Histórico Naval de Puerto Vallarta

Military Museums

Located on just two floors, this little museum has a wide variety of weapons, artifacts, photos and video presentations…

27. Plaza de las Armas

Points of Interest & Landmarks

By RamonSalcido

has all types of people, toursts, students, artists and visitors.

28. La Isla Puerto Vallarta

Shopping Malls

Open now

an assortment of stores, from high end to gift shops.

29. 4D Art Museum

Speciality Museums • Art Museums

Temporarily closed

By kathyklaus2017

Colour, form, sculpture, painting, multi-media, hospitality; this tour provides a view of this exciting artist's…

30. San Pancho

Beaches

By V8083EIdanield

Nice place to walk around, nice beach.

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