Adventures in the neighborhood
Food scene
Hike or take a boat to this popular snorkel spot with a restaurant called Ocean Grill. https://oceangrill.mx/
99 locals recommend
Colomitos Beach
Hike or take a boat to this popular snorkel spot with a restaurant called Ocean Grill. https://oceangrill.mx/
A "blue flag" beach 10 min away with public restrooms, lifeguards, recycling, and regular water testing. The restaurant Palamares is delicious!
24 locals recommend
Palmares Beach
Carretera Federal 200A "blue flag" beach 10 min away with public restrooms, lifeguards, recycling, and regular water testing. The restaurant Palamares is delicious!
For special occasions try this upscale restaurant with incredible views just 3 minutes away by car or taxi.
82 locals recommend
Le Kliff
For special occasions try this upscale restaurant with incredible views just 3 minutes away by car or taxi.
El Jacalito
5002 Carr. a Barra de NavidadThe best seafood restaurant in Vallarta just 4 minutes away by car.
My favorite restaurant in Vallarta with an unpretentious ambiance and a 5 star chef. Ask for the waiter Jesus who has worked there always.
6 locals recommend
Restaurant Adobes
259 C. Fco. I. MaderoMy favorite restaurant in Vallarta with an unpretentious ambiance and a 5 star chef. Ask for the waiter Jesus who has worked there always.
City/town information
A real Mexican fishing village with it's own public beach, boardwalk, good food, a hiking trail, and water taxis to the southern beaches.
90 locals recommend
Boca de Tomatlan
A real Mexican fishing village with it's own public beach, boardwalk, good food, a hiking trail, and water taxis to the southern beaches.
Sightseeing
A great town about 40 minutes by water taxi. Relaxed vibe. Check out their museum of famous people who have lived there.
86 locals recommend
Yelapa Beach
A great town about 40 minutes by water taxi. Relaxed vibe. Check out their museum of famous people who have lived there.
A world renowned botanical garden about 20 minutes south, accessible by bus, taxi, or private car.
187 locals recommend
Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Km 24 Carr. Costera a Barra de NavidadA world renowned botanical garden about 20 minutes south, accessible by bus, taxi, or private car.
Playa las Gemelas
2354 Manzanillo - Puerto VallartaA kid friendly beach very popular with locals.
For the adventurous, take the bus to La Lancha and rent a surfboard or just enjoy this desolate beach. Not recommended for dogs.
38 locals recommend
Playa La Lancha
For the adventurous, take the bus to La Lancha and rent a surfboard or just enjoy this desolate beach. Not recommended for dogs.
15 min away...Ziplining, shallow natural pools, jungle hikes, and a restaurant that features scenes from the movie Terminator. Children will love it!
71 locals recommend
El Eden
Mismaloya15 min away...Ziplining, shallow natural pools, jungle hikes, and a restaurant that features scenes from the movie Terminator. Children will love it!
Neighborhoods
Estamos a 7 millas en auto de la zona romántica o aproximadamente a 9 millas del centro de la ciudad y del área principal del Malecón. You can arrive via bus or taxi.
178 locals recommend
Zona Romantica
Estamos a 7 millas en auto de la zona romántica o aproximadamente a 9 millas del centro de la ciudad y del área principal del Malecón. You can arrive via bus or taxi.
Nightlife
One in a string of nighclubs on the "malecon" of Vallarta. Recommended for young travellers.
35 locals recommend
Zoo Bar
630 Paseo Díaz OrdazOne in a string of nighclubs on the "malecon" of Vallarta. Recommended for young travellers.
The salsa scene is here with live music most nights. Cuban food and drinks. Can't dance? They normally have free classes at 8 pm.
154 locals recommend
La Bodeguita del Medio
858 Paseo Díaz OrdazThe salsa scene is here with live music most nights. Cuban food and drinks. Can't dance? They normally have free classes at 8 pm.
Balcon de Mismaloya, 10 minutes by bus, beer and wine and live music on Sunday nights at 8 pm.
Playa Mismaloya
Balcon de Mismaloya, 10 minutes by bus, beer and wine and live music on Sunday nights at 8 pm.
Shopping
Buy your souvenirs and ship your goods home from this amazing two story gallery with goods from all over Mexico. https://www.facebook.com/La-Coleccion-Puerto-Vallarta-178942678925310/
La Colección
272 C. Fco. I. MaderoBuy your souvenirs and ship your goods home from this amazing two story gallery with goods from all over Mexico. https://www.facebook.com/La-Coleccion-Puerto-Vallarta-178942678925310/
Diving
Book your SCUBA or snorkel tour with Karla, a bilingual guide with over 25 years experience diving this area of the Bay.
Boca Divers
518 Calle PelicanosBook your SCUBA or snorkel tour with Karla, a bilingual guide with over 25 years experience diving this area of the Bay.