Puerto Vallarta Vacation Deals

Puerto Vallarta is an oceanfront city on the west coast of Mexico. The area began as a collection of sleepy fishing and pearl-diving villages. Today, the city and surrounding parts of the Bay of Banderas (Bahía de Banderas) are popular with tourists as a resort destination. You will find a range of outdoor family activities here, from water sports to secluded beaches and botanical gardens.

The Bay of Banderas is a 62-mile (100-kilometer) stretch of beach with rocky outcrops, white sand and clear water. Puerto Vallarta is the largest community here, and is home to the elegant Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Snorkel or scuba dive off the coast and see manta rays, sea bass and dolphins.

Las Caletas is a small, private beach accessible only by water. Take the Vallarta Adventures catamaran to go on hikes in the jungle, visit a small zoo and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch. The beach is the former private residence of Hollywood director John Huston.

Take an evening stroll along the Malecon, the pedestrian promenade that lines the Puerto Vallarta coast. The area is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists and is lined with restaurants, street performers and food vendors. Enjoy a cool tejuino, a local drink made with fermented corn, or buy grilled fish by the skewer.

The Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens give insight into the local wildlife and vegetation. The gardens include conservation areas dedicated to the blue agave plant, used in tequila production, as well as native vanilla orchids.

Puerto Vallarta is particularly popular between January and March. Gostavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is a short bus trip from the city center. Get around the city on foot or by local buses, which are cheap and run frequently. Try taco stands for cheap street food, or the cafés and restaurants in the old town for sit-down meals.

For more details on interesting local attractions and activities, check out our things to do in Puerto Vallarta page.

Accommodation in Puerto Vallarta

You'll have no problems booking the perfect lodging in Puerto Vallarta. Expedia's lodging page features 126 options in this excellent destination.

Discerning travelers who enjoy luxury and style will be sure to enjoy the Garza Blanca Residences All Inclusive, at Km 8 Carretera Barra de Navidad, and the Casa de Las Palapas Private Estate, at Conchas Chinas. Alternatively, in the bargain bracket, you can check out the Hotel Playa Fiesta and the Hotel Vallartasol. The Hotel Playa Fiesta is housed at Carretera a Barra de Navidad Km 5, while the Hotel Vallartasol is found at Niza No. 139, C.P. 48310.

Popular Activities in Puerto Vallarta

Traveling isn't about destinations and swish hotels. It's about the experiences you live and the unforgettable memories you collect on the way!

Start off your vacation in Puerto Vallarta by trying out one or two of these things to do:

• Guided Mule Ride in the Sierra Madre & Tequila Tasting
• Hiking Tour in the Sierra Madre Mountains & Tequila Tasting
• Extreme Zipline Adventure
• Jungle Canopy Zipline Tour
• Full-Day Off-Road Adventure with Lunch
• Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Waterfalls, Zipline & Waterslides

For a full range of options, head to our Puerto Vallarta things to do page.

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