ACTIVITIES IN PUERTO VALLARTA/RIVIERA NAYARIT

When you are looking for the perfect vacation, you need to know you’ll have something to do on your trip, regardless of what your idea of fun is! In Puerto Vallarta, you can have it all; from rest, relaxation and indulgence, as well as excitement that you’ll remember for years to come! With horseback rides through the jungle, kite surfing in Banderas Bay, and even ecotourism with turtle watching and dolphin encounters at the Sea Life Park; hike through the jungles of Yelapa and go surfing in the bay. If you want to relax, try some yoga overlooking the beach. No matter what you choose to do, you’ll have a great time in Puerto Vallarta.

Outdoor Adventure

Experience a speed boat ride to a secluded beach at the edge of the jungle and an exciting off-road expedition to zip-line, rappel waterfalls, traverse jungle bridges, and splash in streams and river pools.

Explore the Resorts

While you might be tempted to stay away from the resorts and their activities, remember that they offer you a full vacation without all the hustle and bustle of trying to haggle or figure out exchange rates; when you’ve bought an all-inclusive resort package, make sure you make the most of it! Here you can get dolphin excursions, guides to the best shopping districts (without having to pay more outrageous prices that you might have to when shopping on your own) and of course some of the best dining available in Puerto Vallarta. There are many classes that go on in the resorts, as well as swim up bars and service to your slice of the beach on canopy beds where you never have to lift a finger to get another drink.

Find Fun in the Sun

Since Puerto Vallarta is a beach resort, you’ll find all kinds of great things to do. First, you have to see the beaches! With some of the best beaches under the stewardship of the resorts, so each one will have its own on offer; you can buy a day pass to explore different beaches, and of course make sure you visit the ecoparks (they’re like national parks but privately operated). Beyond lounging on the beach and splashing in the warm clear shallow waters, you’ll find that the conditions are great for both scuba diving and snorkeling; if you don’t know how, you can get someone to give you a quick lesson and rent you gear.

Relax

Relaxation abounds here where you can take in a day of indulgence at a European or Mayan spa; each has its own way of helping you to relax but both give great deals for couples so be sure to take your partner and have a day together of unwinding before or after the ceremony. The Spanish influences on the region make for a much more laid back vacation, here you won’t have to deal with the fast pace you’re used to back home and can have a real long relaxing day of yoga, spa treatments or a massage right on the beach without worrying about the hour being up.

PUERTO VALLARTA/RIVIERA NAYARIT DINING

Puerto Vallarta is one of those rare places where local and international cuisine mix and melt into one another, bringing you the best of both worlds! You can eat real Mexican food, not the stuff you’re used to back home, Continental cuisine (European), American, real Asian food and everything in between. Indulge your inner gourmand in a five star steakhouse overlooking the sea, with great steaks and Mahi Mahi, or enjoy a seaside grill with great Mexican beef and chicken plates with fresh vegetables and tasty spices. Save your money and get world class meals in the resort hotels, or you can get out there and enjoy a little taste of home at McDonald’s, the Hard Rock Café or KFC. When you’re staying in Puerto Vallarta, make sure you sample the local flavor and expand your horizons! You won’t find anything like it in the world, and it makes the trip worthwhile.

Taste the Local Fare

There’s nothing like a real Mexican meal in a family style restaurant; if you’re traveling with friends you can dine together at insane prices, or you can eat with strangers and make a new friend! One of the local specialties are the pork ribs; they can be spiced, rubbed, barbequed but always delicious. Try tapas and sopapillas, Mexican fusion cuisine is new on the scene, and you’ll be able to get that traditional heartiness and spice that you’re used to mixed with Asian, Middle Eastern and even African dishes. Some of the best restaurants are in Zona Romantica, so make sure you check it out and treat yourself to real Puerto Vallarta dining!

Quick Bites

There are many taco shacks along the beach and they’re always a great bet! You’ll want to make sure that the food hasn’t been sitting there for too long though; if you think it has just opt not to eat at that food stand. From tapas to tacos the size of a child’s head, you’ll be able to find something when you’re on the go.

Splurge

There’s nothing like splurging on vacation! When you’re on a Puerto Vallarta vacation, you’ll want to make sure you check out the resorts first; these will give you everything from the best surf and turf you’ve ever tasted to 8 course French meals that go on all evening, all without spending extra money! When you want to get out of the resort, you’ll be able to find tasty restaurants all up and down the waterfront. The best restaurant in all of Puerto Vallarta is El Arrayan; they’ll serve up everything from haute cuisine to insects (it’s safe and an EXTREMELY fun way to spend an evening, trust me!) and will always keep you guessing, but in a good way! You won’t have to spend as much as you might think, and you’ll be able to get that five star service and experience that you’re craving on vacation.

Dining out in Puerto Vallarta is always an adventure, and no matter what your tastes are you’ll find the right one for you!

PUERTO VALLARTA/RIVIERA NAYARIT NIGHTLIFE

When you’re in Puerto Vallarta on vacation, you’ll find a great nightlife filled with mystery, entertainment and best of all a party atmosphere that will make everyone happy! All you have to do is leave your suite and you’ll be confronted with a million options to enjoy your evening. The first best place to start is in the resort hotels themselves; when you’re a guest of an all-inclusive resort, you’ll be able to enjoy many different perks like unlimited drinks and passes to some of the hottest nightclubs in Puerto Vallarta, period. If you want to explore what the city has to offer, head downtown and see all of the great clubs in the party districts! You can walk along the beach and find just as many great options to enjoy, hopping from one seaside club with wooden bars and glass dance floors to the next. You’ll never be bored, and you’ll always have a great time in this beautiful Latin seaside city!

Beachside Fun

You’ll find plenty of different party bars alongside the beach; some will have bonfires that go all night, others have floor length windows that give you a great view of the ocean. It’s a great way to enjoy the night without being cooped up inside!

Explore the Resorts

When you’re in an all-inclusive resort hotel, you’ll be able to drink and party for free at their clubs and bars. Each one will have its own unique flavor; some will be rock bars, salsa clubs, European style dance clubs and more. You’ll want to check out other resort clubs if you can; while you can’t drink for free you can get in for a small cover charge and then explore what they have to offer. But no experience in Puerto Vallarta is really complete until you’ve gone out and enjoyed the other nightlife offerings, so make sure you make it outside the resort zones so you can see all the fun live entertainment and clubs they have too!

Check out the Local Clubs

There are many local clubs and bars that are worth seeing, as well as live entertainment like go go dancers and even can-can dancers. You’ll find acrobats and live musical performances, but the fun doesn’t stop there. Enjoy quiet lounge bars with freshly spun tunes, great music and comfortable lounges to lie on. Have a colorful drink under the stars, or get out there and start dancing at a salsa club and learn to tango. One of the best parts of Puerto Vallarta nightlife is the versatility; you can even hit the famous “Senor Frog’s” and spin around on tire swings instead of bar stools, or dance on the bar at the Hard Rock Café.

Coming to Puerto Vallarta gives you many options for nightlife. How many places can give you so many different cultures all in one single place, mixing and meshing the nightlife together to create a unique experience that you won’t soon forget!