Welcome to Puerto Vallarta, a beautiful coastal resort on the Pacific coast of Mexico in the Jalisco state with stunning beaches, a charming colonial old town with wonderful local art, delicious food and so much more. Here you will find some of the world’s most beautiful bays with excellent waves for surfing, marine life and many other activities to suit everyone.
Country: Mexico
State: Jalisco
Population (2010): 255,725
Founded: 1851
Airport: Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful beach destination on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Its vibrant historical downtown area, combined with one of the largest bays in the world, Bahia de Banderas, makes for a unique holiday destination. Voted one of the top travel destinations in Mexico by Conde Nast, Tripadvisor, USNews and About.com, it is a perfect addition to any Mexican travel experience.
Here it is possible to swim with dolphins, go whale watching, dive and snorkel, learn about the tequila making process and do canopy tours. This picturesque area has activities to suit every age group, from eco-tourism to adventure activities to get your adrenaline pumping, jungle hikes to waterfalls and swimming holes, beaches for chilling and water activities.
Spend an evening feasting on the wonderful local cuisine in Zona Romantica and taking a sunset stroll down El Malecon boardwalk to soak in the atmosphere, see art and sculptures and enjoy the fresh pacific air. There is a vibrant nightlife scene to enjoy a few cervezas and cocktails in rooftop lounges or on board a sunset bay cruise. There are also picture perfect hideaway beaches and coves to chill at for the day that are reachable by water taxi. If you would like to explore more of this area, there are many culturally historical pueblos such as San Sebastián del Oeste and El Tuito, perfect for day trips to take in the adobe houses and colonial buildings. Go off the beaten path and explore the nearby towns of Saylita and Yelapa, wonderful for surfing, chilling and enjoying fresh seafood on the beach.
Check out our tours and find the perfect activity for you.
- Beach Bumming
- Snorkeling
- Kite Boarding
- Scuba Diving
- Kayaking
- Surfing
- Eco Parks
- Spanish Schools
- Colonial old town
- Night Life
- Local regional cuisine
- Fishing
- ATV
Discovered in Puerto Vallarta 1541 this small fishing village grew from a trading and mining town to a spectacular Mexican travel destination since the 1930s. Made famous by the movie version of Tennessee Williams’ The Night of the Iguana in 1964, visitors flocked to this beach resort leading to its expansion.
Nowadays it is a hive of outdoor activities, natural wonders, a historic old town with many galleries, stores art and delicious food to delight every traveler´s needs.
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Puerto Vallarta is full of fun loving, adventurous people. Why not join in on some of the fun at one of our hostels located right by the beach in one of Mexico’s top destinations.