Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. The town sits at the bottom of the mountains in one of the world’s largest bays. The climate is semi-tropical and you'll enjoy lovely breeze being right on the water. Although Puerto Vallarta is best known for its beaches, it offers an extremely wide variety of other attractions, you will be amazed with the variety of choices from golf, whale watching, and ecotourism.

Puerto Vallarta is located in the Banderas Bay on the west coast of Mexico on the Pacific Ocean. PV is in the state of Jalisco, just over 200 miles from Guadalajara.
There are approximately 250,000 people in Puerto Vallarta, and they receive over 4.5 million tourists a year making it the second most important tourist destination in Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta has endless activities to take part in from zip-lining to horseback rides, scuba diving to tequila tasting. The city has five star restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
PV is one of Mexico's most enticing destinations with it's sandy beaches stretching miles down the coast to the lush jungle mountains and sparkling blue water.

Incredible Restaurants

Puerto Vallarta is home to a thriving restaurant scene. We’ve picked at a few of our favorites, but we recommend you explore! If you come across any hidden gems let us know. We are always trying to keep this list up to date.

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Awesome Activities

Everyone wants to know “What is there to do and see in Puerto Vallarta?” The area offers an endless list of possibilities, so to help you decide, here is a list of our favorites. If you try something new and think we need to have it on the list be sure to tell us.

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Our Favorite Restaurants

barcelona tapas
High above the malecon sits this Spanish tapas restaurant with not only some of the best views of the city, but also excellent food. Enjoy a number of small plates and share with the table until you can't eat anymore!
http://www.barcelonatapas.net/index-eng.html
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Di Vino Dante wine & Tapas
This wine bar is located above the amazing Galleria Dante and opened by the gallery owner's daughter, Gena. They create upscale and creative dishes and focus on Latin American and Mexican wines.
http://www.divinodante.com/
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Joe Jack's Fish SHack
Famous for their two for one mojitos from noon to 5pm daily, the rooftop dining area is not to be missed. Casual fun atmosphere with great fish tacos, where every member of the wait staff's name is "Joe".
https://joejackspv.com/
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La Cappella
With views to Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, the open air setting is perfect to enjoy sophisticated and innovative Italian cuisine. Besides dinner they also do a fantastic brunch. You'll want to dress up a bit.
http://www.haciendasanangel.com/cappella
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Los Muertos Brewing
Puerto Vallarta's first craft brewery with lots of great beers on tap. They open for lunch and stay open until midnight. It is a great spot to watch a game and don't forget to order their pizza, it is some of the best in the city.
http://losmuertosbrewing.com/
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no way jose
Don't let the corny name discourage you from trying this truly gourmet contemporary Mexican restaurant. Be sure to sit upstairs on the outdoor rooftop area and enjoy guacamole prepared tableside and for dessert, the bananas flambe!
https://www.nowayjosemx.com/
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Our Favorite Activities

Dolphin Encounters
Book with Vallarta Adventures and choose from tons of options from encounters with dophins and sea lions to full extreme swims with dolphins. It is a memorable activity for kids and adults alike.
https://www.vallarta-adventures.com/en/tours/dolphins-and-sea-lions
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IFC Home Tours
Get the chance to tour properties shown on a rotating basis so you will see a few of the 200 different villas and condos in the area. The proceeds from your ticket sales go towards a number of local charities in Puerto Vallarta.
https://www.toursforvallarta.com/
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Saturday Market
Don't miss the Saturday Farmer's Market where local vendors bring freshly baked goods, create prepared-fresh dishes from around the world, gorgeous flowers, quality organic produce, crafts galore, live music and so much more.
https://www.facebook.com/olasaltasfarmersmarket/
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Snorkeling
The best areas for snorkeling in PV are Los Arcos (just south) and Marietas Islands (a bit further north). June to September are the best time as the water is warmest and is much clearer. Book a tour or charter a private boat for the day and enjoy.
https://www.vallarta-adventures.com/
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zip lining tours
If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, soar from treetop to treetop hundreds of feet off the ground in the jungles of PV. Canopy Tour de Los Veranos has the most ziplines and is also home to the longest and highest szip line in the area.
www.canopytours-Vallarta.com
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