We’ve called Puerto Vallarta home twice, spending 14 weeks total across two different seasons. From the best taco stands in the Romantic Zone to hidden beaches south of Boca de Tomatlan, our guides come from someone who actually lived it — not just passed through. → See our complete Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide
The Puerto Vallarta boardwalk, also known as the Malecon, runs for over a mile right along the waterfront. While there are many things to do on the Malecon, there are also quite a few things not to do. These things to avoid on the Puerto Vallarta boardwalk are a mix of things for your safety…
Playa Camarones in Puerto Vallarta is a popular beach in the 5 de Diciembre area. Translated into English, Playa Camarones literally means Shrimp Beach, and that’s just what you’ll find there! But don’t worry, it’s not like the beach is covered in shrimp.. vendors walking up and down Playa Camarones are selling shrimp on a…
Playa Caballo is a beach in the Banderas Bay south of Puerto Vallarta, and it’s kind of a secret beach! We knew nothing about this beach until hiking from Boca to Las Animas Beach, and we were blown away at how beautiful Playa Caballo Puerto Vallarta is. Playa Caballo isn’t just a quick beach day…
When visiting Mexico, it’s almost a must to do some tequila tastings! Going on a tequila tour is a great way to get to taste multiple different tequilas, however, many Puerto Vallarta tequila tours are a tourist traps. We researched up and down for a Puerto Vallarta tequila tour that offered not just unique tequila…
Rosita Beach is a beach in Puerto Vallarta right on the Malecon. In our fourteen weeks in Puerto Vallarta, we never saw someone swimming at Rosita Beach. Instead, this beach in Puerto Vallarta is more for just sitting and enjoying the waves crashing in. At Rosita Beach, you’ll also find the famous Flying Men of…
Looking for a perfect day trip from Puerto Vallarta? These beaches near Puerto Vallarta make the best day trip from the city. In this list of beaches near Puerto Vallarta, we’re including only beaches that are actually outside of the city. If you’re looking for beaches in Puerto Vallarta, check out this list here. Each…
When planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta, visiting some of the Puerto Vallarta beaches is a must. But with multiple beaches right in town, it’s hard to know what the best beach in Puerto Vallarta to visit is. After spending a total of fourteen weeks in Puerto Vallarta, heading to the different beaches for sunset,…
Do you have loads of photos to share, but can’t think of catchy Mexico Instagram captions? This post is for you. We’re currently sitting at the airport in Puerto Vallarta after eight weeks here, and the girls sitting next to us were searching for PV puns. Our ears popped up, and we knew we had…
If you’re looking for a dreamy beach with crystal clear waters, few hagglers on the sand, and not many people around, look no further than Conchas Chinas Playa. This beach is found only 1.25 miles from Los Muertos Pier, and is a beautiful beach walk in Puerto Vallarta. With multiple little beach coves, rocks that…
Looking for a dreamy secluded beach with crystal clear waters, great snorkeling, and no salespeople haggling you as you enjoy the ocean? Look no further than Playa Amapas in Puerto Vallarta. When we found this beach, I was stunned it was so close to town, yet few visitors were there, and no a single other…
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