Guidebook for Puerto Vallarta
Food Scene
One of our all time favorites located in our building right downstairs on the beach. You can access via stairs directly from our lobby.
474 locals recommend
La Palapa Restaurant
105-3 PúlpitoOne of our all time favorites located in our building right downstairs on the beach. You can access via stairs directly from our lobby.
Another beautiful beach side restaurant right next door to the south. By day, El Dorado, by night Vista Grill.
83 locals recommend
Vista Grill
102 PúlpitoAnother beautiful beach side restaurant right next door to the south. By day, El Dorado, by night Vista Grill.
Excellent seafood plus other proteins. Located on the main strip of restaurants. Be prepared for a wait during peak season. As always, order a margarita while you wait.
319 locals recommend
Joe Jack's Fish Shack
212 Basilio BadilloExcellent seafood plus other proteins. Located on the main strip of restaurants. Be prepared for a wait during peak season. As always, order a margarita while you wait.
One of the best with Spanish style tapas. Another all time favorite of ours. Located on a hillside tucked just up from the cathedral, you'll enjoy gorgeous views over the city and ocean.
171 locals recommend
Barcelona Tapas
906 C. MatamorosOne of the best with Spanish style tapas. Another all time favorite of ours. Located on a hillside tucked just up from the cathedral, you'll enjoy gorgeous views over the city and ocean.
Some of the best and most authentic Mexican cuisine in town. Great for breakfast too.
201 locals recommend
Café de Olla
168 Basilio BadilloSome of the best and most authentic Mexican cuisine in town. Great for breakfast too.
Beautiful tapas and great pizza in a fun bar atmosphere. Located catty-corner from our building.
28 locals recommend
116 Pulpito
116 PúlpitoBeautiful tapas and great pizza in a fun bar atmosphere. Located catty-corner from our building.
One of our breakfast regulars in a fun garden setting just 1/2 block away.
157 locals recommend
Coco's Kitchen
One of our breakfast regulars in a fun garden setting just 1/2 block away.
Another spot we enjoy for breakfast and lunch at least once per trip. Great food, nice portions and well run.
33 locals recommend
Daiquiri Dick's
314 Olas AltasAnother spot we enjoy for breakfast and lunch at least once per trip. Great food, nice portions and well run.
We love the casual hip feel of this place. It has a California beach vibe.
167 locals recommend
El Barracuda
1290 ParaguayWe love the casual hip feel of this place. It has a California beach vibe.
Mi Cafe is a must. The food is beautiful and bountiful. We enjoy walking through old town to get there. It’s really off the beaten path and a nice walk before and after.
23 locals recommend
Mi Cafe Restaurant & Coffee Shop
505 C. Fco. I. MaderoMi Cafe is a must. The food is beautiful and bountiful. We enjoy walking through old town to get there. It’s really off the beaten path and a nice walk before and after.
Sightseeing
Fun vendors, street performers, tequila tasting and a nice way to walk along the ocean for some exercise. We often walk to the very north end for coffee in the morning. There is a Starbucks 1 block past the end of the Malecon.
770 locals recommend
Malecon Puerto Vallarta
S/N Paseo Díaz OrdazFun vendors, street performers, tequila tasting and a nice way to walk along the ocean for some exercise. We often walk to the very north end for coffee in the morning. There is a Starbucks 1 block past the end of the Malecon.
Parks & Nature
If you want to see tigers, this is the place to go. They also have a giraffe, monkeys and more. You can buy food to feed some of the animals.
63 locals recommend
Vallarta Zoo
700 Camini Al EdenIf you want to see tigers, this is the place to go. They also have a giraffe, monkeys and more. You can buy food to feed some of the animals.
Los Arcos: A fun snorkeling area. If you go on a private boat, you can avoid some of the busy tourist times.
99 locals recommend
Vallarta Undersea
Los Arcos: A fun snorkeling area. If you go on a private boat, you can avoid some of the busy tourist times.