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Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city of Jalisco State, Mexico

About Puerto Vallarta

The residents are friendly and generally willing to help with directions and other requests. Puerto Vallarta also has gained a reputation as one of the few cities in Latin America that enthusiastically welcomes LGBT tourism. The area in and around the Zona Romantica is particularly known for having many hotels, bars, shops and restaurants that cater to gay tourists. There is also an annual Pride festival held in May. English is widely spoken, and as a tourist destination, prices are higher than many other places in Mexico. Puerto Vallarta is very crowded at holidays, if you're planning a visit to Mexico that coincides with a major holiday, consider visitingMexico CityorGuadalajarainstead. The cities empty out as Mexicans and tourists flood to the beaches. To the north, the hills give way a

Top Attractions in Puerto Vallarta

Explore the best things to see and do in Puerto Vallarta:

  • Aquaventuras Park
  • buses to Mismaloya/Boca
  • buses towards Bucerias/Punta Mita
  • Davannayoga
  • Galeria Colectika
  • Galeria Dante
  • Gringo Gulch
  • Las Glorias Beach

Where to Eat in Puerto Vallarta

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Ah Caramba
  • 🍴Bacha's
  • 🍴Burrito Beach
  • 🍴Cafe de Olla
  • 🍴Cafe des Artistes
  • 🍴Chez Elena

Where to Stay in Puerto Vallarta

  • 🏨Buenaventura Grand Hotel and Spa
  • 🏨Casa de Piedra
  • 🏨Casa Kraken Hostel
  • 🏨Casamagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa
  • 🏨Casa Panoramica
  • 🏨Casa Velas Hotel Boutique

Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide Sections

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