Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Local Guide, Maps, Webcams and News

Puerto Vallarta Photo Collage: Los Muertos Pier, el Malecon, The Parish, Los Arcos and Huichol Art

Welcome to our Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide

Welcome to our Puerto Vallarta Mexico Travel Guide. We offer useful, fun information and in-depth information on why it’s such a great idea to plan your trip to this safe and friendly tropical Mexican beach destination.

You may be asking yourself: where is PV? Why should I visit? Where should I stay? Is Puerto Vallarta Safe? What is there to see? Click and find the answers.

Puerto Vallarta is a very special tourist destination, unlike prefab destinations like Cancun or Los Cabos. PV grew organically from being a small fishing town on the west coast of the State of Jalisco into a full-fledged world-class tourist destination.

This was part luck and also lots of local effort and promotion. It also helped a lot that Puerto Vallarta is just naturally beautiful, with green jungle hills, clear sandy beaches, clear emerald-blue waters, spectacular sunsets, and lots of other natural and cultural delights.

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most popular activities to do in puerto vallarta

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things to do in puerto vallarta

If you check out our list of things to do in PV, you’ll notice that most of them are free. What about a power walk to the Lookout on the La Cruz hill overlooking the downtown area? Maybe a trip to Mismaloya or the southern beaches like Colomitos or Yelapa on the south shore. Take your family on a visit to Marina Vallarta and the market that is held there each week. Visit a cafe in Old Town and take a romantic stroll down Olas Altas Beach to Los Muertos Beach and the photogenic pier. Shop for souvenirs on the Cuale River Island.

There are 55 miles of beautiful Banderas Bay beaches to enjoy, swim in, and marvel over the underwater abundance. You’ll find the sea teeming with life; for example, dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles, and, between November and March, even humpback whales.

Extreme & Sports

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Sculptures & ART

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Cool day trips

More fun options around PV

attractions in town

Don’t miss a thing in PV

family-Friendly ideas

Your kids will love PV

Restaurant Options

PV’s A foodie paradise

For romantics

Romantic trips and places

Enjoy the nightlife

Many fun night options

City Information

Useful information for your trip and stay in town

Blessed with 25 miles of golden beaches within the spectacular Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta offers limitless possibilities for enjoying the town, jungle, and ocean. Here we try to cover most options, and hopefully, all your doubts regarding this city are answered, if not, feel free to contact us.

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Puerto Vallarta Photo Collage: The boardwalk, Marina Vallarta, Los Muerto Beach

top Attractions

DISCOVER PUERTO VALLARTA’S TOP ATTRACTIONS

Soak up the Puerto Vallarta vibe on the Malecon, a bustling promenade lined with statues, shops and restaurants. South of Puerto Vallarta, visit the iconic Los Arcos Marine Park, a natural rock formation rising from the sea. Or take a stroll through the cobblestone streets of the Romantic Zone, which is known for its energetic atmosphere and vibrant nightlife.

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