The Puerto Vallarta Guide

Irma Samantha
The Puerto Vallarta Guide

Lugares emblemáticos

Enjoy shows and artistic expressions in the open air at the Los Arcos amphitheater and along this iconic walkway of almost a kilometer, delight the palate in restaurants of local and international cuisine that offer spectacular views of the Pacific, and admire the emblematic sunsets of Puerto Vallarta in the front row.
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Malecon Puerto Vallarta
S/N Paseo Díaz Ordaz
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Enjoy shows and artistic expressions in the open air at the Los Arcos amphitheater and along this iconic walkway of almost a kilometer, delight the palate in restaurants of local and international cuisine that offer spectacular views of the Pacific, and admire the emblematic sunsets of Puerto Vallarta in the front row.

Barrios

This area, also known as Olas Altas or Zona Sur, fascinates visitors with its typical Mexican style, cobblestone streets, and picturesque facades. Art and culture occupy an important place, so you will find galleries with more than 60 years of experience exhibiting pieces by local and foreign artists.
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Zona Romantica
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This area, also known as Olas Altas or Zona Sur, fascinates visitors with its typical Mexican style, cobblestone streets, and picturesque facades. Art and culture occupy an important place, so you will find galleries with more than 60 years of experience exhibiting pieces by local and foreign artists.

Shopping area

The Marina is an important commercial, residential and maritime area where some of the best hotels in Puerto Vallarta, shops, boutiques, cafes, galleries, restaurants, and bars, and its famous Lighthouse converge, arranged around its pier designed to accommodate 500 yachts and boats.
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Marina Puèrto Vallarta
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The Marina is an important commercial, residential and maritime area where some of the best hotels in Puerto Vallarta, shops, boutiques, cafes, galleries, restaurants, and bars, and its famous Lighthouse converge, arranged around its pier designed to accommodate 500 yachts and boats.
One of the most traditional plazas in Puerto Vallarta, Plaza Caracol has offered a wide range of commercial establishments such as self-service stores, department stores, and banks with ATMs for 30 years.
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Plaza Caracol
Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio
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One of the most traditional plazas in Puerto Vallarta, Plaza Caracol has offered a wide range of commercial establishments such as self-service stores, department stores, and banks with ATMs for 30 years.
Galerías Vallarta offers restaurants, coffee shops, a department store, a movie theater, and much more. Enjoy the privileged view of the maritime terminal from the viewpoint of the fast food area.
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Galerias Vallarta Shopping Mall
2920 Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio
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Galerías Vallarta offers restaurants, coffee shops, a department store, a movie theater, and much more. Enjoy the privileged view of the maritime terminal from the viewpoint of the fast food area.
In this modern square, you will find shops, cinemas, restaurants, pet stores, and even a hotel with an ocean view.
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La Isla
2479 Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio
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In this modern square, you will find shops, cinemas, restaurants, pet stores, and even a hotel with an ocean view.
Located next to the Pitillal River, this open-air plaza has clothing stores, ice cream parlors, coffee shops, and fast food among others.
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Peninsula Plaza Vallarta
2485 Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio
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Located next to the Pitillal River, this open-air plaza has clothing stores, ice cream parlors, coffee shops, and fast food among others.

Información sobre la ciudad

Yelapa is a tropical paradise accessible only by boat, 45 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta. In this small fishing village, you will discover restaurants and beach clubs where you can enjoy a day full of sun and relaxation, and small hotels on the beach.
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Yelapa
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Yelapa is a tropical paradise accessible only by boat, 45 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta. In this small fishing village, you will discover restaurants and beach clubs where you can enjoy a day full of sun and relaxation, and small hotels on the beach.
This beach is known for being the setting for the famous movie The Night of the Iguana, shot in 1964 and starring Richard Burton, who was accompanied by the stunning Liz Taylor during filming. In front of this beach is the Los Arcos Marine Park, a group of rocky islands where you can practice diving and snorkeling and discover the abundant marine life that inhabits its depths.
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Mismaloya
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This beach is known for being the setting for the famous movie The Night of the Iguana, shot in 1964 and starring Richard Burton, who was accompanied by the stunning Liz Taylor during filming. In front of this beach is the Los Arcos Marine Park, a group of rocky islands where you can practice diving and snorkeling and discover the abundant marine life that inhabits its depths.
Boca de Tomates is located near the International Airport, near the mouth of the Ameca River, which is the natural border between the states of Jalisco and Nayarit. On this beach you will find a small and charming town and its fascinating protected estuary, it is one of the less crowded beaches to enjoy a day by the sea and delight yourself with authentic traditional restaurants that offer excellent fresh seafood and the local favorite: zarandeado fish.
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Boca de Tomates
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Boca de Tomates is located near the International Airport, near the mouth of the Ameca River, which is the natural border between the states of Jalisco and Nayarit. On this beach you will find a small and charming town and its fascinating protected estuary, it is one of the less crowded beaches to enjoy a day by the sea and delight yourself with authentic traditional restaurants that offer excellent fresh seafood and the local favorite: zarandeado fish.