Complete Guide to Puerto Vallarta: Beaches, Restaurants and Essential Activities

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is one of the unbeatable destinations, mainly for its beautiful privileged territories, thanks to its wonderful geographical location.

If we think about this beautiful port, the beautiful beaches of golden sand, crystal clear waters and beautiful postcards will immediately come to mind, giving us a fishing territory full of activities and territory to discover.

Today we present to you which are the essential beaches, restaurants and activities that you cannot miss on your next trip to Puerto Vallarta.

Discover the beautiful beaches of Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is an incredible territory, thanks to its excellent location, bathed by the blue waters of the Pacific, creating beautiful territories where you can enjoy water activities and also fall in love with a beautiful paradise, full of unmatched experiences.

Puerto Vallarta is a port with more than 100 km of coastline, creating one of the most diverse coastal landscapes, ranging from soft sand beaches to cliffs surrounding rocky coves.

Some of the most popular beaches in Puerto Vallarta are:

Beach of the Dead

It is located in the center of Puerto Vallarta, being one of the most popular places among tourists and locals, mainly recommended for those who love extreme activities, such as sports such as paddle boarding.

However, this beach also offers you beautiful territories to rest and relax under the sun, enjoying the sea breeze and why not? At night, enjoy the night life in its bars and restaurants.

Playa de los Muertos in one of the most popular beaches in Puerto Vallarta
Playa de los Muertos in one of the most popular beaches in Puerto Vallarta
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Mismaloya Beach

This beach is especially striking for its exuberant vegetation, but above all for the majestic cliffs, giving one of the most spectacular postcards in Puerto Vallarta.

If you love beautiful crystal clear waters, this destination is for you, where you can also eat fresh food in the restaurants located on the beach, where you will get the best views of the ocean.

Conchas Chinas Beach

This is another natural beauty that you can find in Puerto Vallarta, in addition to also being a very quiet place, especially for all those who seek to get away from the stress of the city.

Its calm waters are ideal for enjoying the weather, and above all, swimming on the coast of Puerto Vallarta, a calm environment that will allow you to fully enjoy the gifts that the ocean gives you.

Garza Blanca Beach

This beach in Puerto Vallarta is especially known for its white sand and turquoise waters, but nevertheless, it is surrounded by jungle vegetation, making it a great place to walk through nature.

The beach is especially beautiful, and because it is located far from the center, it is a true Oasis that only lovers of the hidden will be able to enjoy.

Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

Once we saw the guide of the beaches that you cannot miss in Puerto Vallarta, we will continue with the recommendation we have regarding the cuisine.

Puerto Vallarta not only offers you beautiful landscapes and paradisiacal beaches, but it also has excellent cuisine for you, which absolutely reflects all the culinary wealth that Mexico has to offer.

In Puerto Vallarta authentic delights come together, ranging from fresh seafood and why not? Also the most traditional of Mexican gastronomy. In this place the best of modernity and tradition come together, mixing flavors that unite typical food with international influences, where all travelers can find authentic delights that will fully meet their expectations.

Some of our suggestions for restaurants in Puerto Vallarta are:

The Happy Lobster

This seafood restaurant located on the boardwalk offers you the best of the region's fresh seafood, and its specialties are a la carte fish and ceviches.

Tino's Seafood

If you are looking for a cozy and relaxed restaurant, this restaurant specialized in seafood will not only give you the best flavors of the region, but above all, it will immerse you in the life of the locals.

The Arrayán

If you are looking for a traditional Mexican food restaurant, this place is for you, where you can get the best of local cuisine, with fresh and seasonal elements.

Coffee pot

This restaurant provides a relaxed place, perfect to try excellent traditional food, seasoned with a menu full of typical Mexican dishes, plus you will love its colonial atmosphere.

Tropical Coconut

If you are looking to have an unforgettable gastronomic experience, this restaurant will be ideal for you, as it combines the best views of the sea because it is located in front of the beach, and it also serves international dishes from all over the world.

Vitea Oceanfront Bistro Puerto Vallarta

This place is much more elegant and exclusive, an international restaurant that will be the perfect place to have a romantic date with views of the ocean.

Vitea Oceanfront Bistro Puerto Vallarta is one of the best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
Vitea Oceanfront Bistro Puerto Vallarta is one of the best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
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If you want to enjoy the best dishes that Puerto Vallarta has for you, we suggest:

Mixed ceviche: you will taste the fresh flavors of the sea, a combination of seasonal ingredients.

Mole de Pot: This is a traditional Mexican dish, which undoubtedly stands out thanks to the special touch of the region.

Pescado Zarandeado: this typical dish is cooked with local spices, and its preparation gives it a special touch, for all those who want to know the perfect combination between local fish and the unique cooking style of Puerto Vallarta.

Essential activities in Puerto Vallarta that you cannot miss

Of course we have already analyzed the beautiful beaches that Puerto Vallarta can offer you, in addition to an unforgettable gastronomic experience, worthy of keeping in the memory of all travelers. However, there are various activities that you cannot miss and that will undoubtedly make your next visit to Puerto Vallarta unforgettable.

A Tour through the historic center of Puerto Vallarta

The architecture of Puerto Vallarta has become an excellent attraction, thanks to its history that encompasses works of art such as the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Malecón and the Municipal Market.

Let yourself be carried away by the streets that will take you on a trip to another culture, plus you will be able to learn from the daily life of the locals.

Excursions to the jungle and nearby waterfalls in Puerto Vallarta

Of course the beaches are one of the areas that stand out the most in Puerto Vallarta, however, the natural beauties they offer us go beyond beach images.

You can enjoy the lush tropical jungle, even go into it, thanks to ecotourism or hiking activities. If you want to maximize exploration and excitement, entering the natural wealth of Puerto Vallarta, you can discover natural pools and waterfalls, such as: El Edén and Yelapa.

Whale watching in the oceans of Puerto Vallarta

If you are already in Puerto Vallarta and traveling at the right stage, you may have the chance to spot humpback whales, since during the winter, Vallarta is one of the best places to spot these beautiful creatures.

You can take a tour that will take you directly to the ideal places to see these animals, you will see their acrobatics, and you will see them in their natural habitat.

Whale watching is an activity that you can enjoy aboard a yacht in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching is an activity that you can enjoy aboard a yacht in Puerto Vallarta
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Watersports

Thanks to its privileged location, Puerto Vallarta has beaches where you can enjoy water sports, full of adrenaline such as kayaking and snorkeling. In addition, if you are looking to enter more and more into the experience of natural life, diving will be a perfect moment. for you.

Cultural events and local festivities in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta offers a wide variety of cultural events, which help visitors learn about the traditions of the area. In addition, special events are celebrated such as the Day of the Dead, religious celebrations, and even an international film festival that attracts hundreds of travelers year after year.

Enjoy Puerto Vallarta aboard a yacht

Exploring the beautiful waters of Puerto Vallarta will be an excellent experience, since you will have the opportunity to live memories on board at sea.

Puerto Vallarta is a spectacular place to rent yachts, where you will have at your disposal a wide range of boats, suitable for all budgets and the demands of each person.

The types of yachts vary in terms of size, capacity and luxury, ranging from the most elegant to the simplest, but all of them have good services that will take you to live an experience like you could never have imagined before.

You can rent a yacht for a day, or even several days, depending on the activities you want to enjoy, always relying on the detailed information offered by the Yatezzitos professionals.

Aboard a yacht, you can enjoy the best places that Puerto Vallarta has to offer, ranging from bays, hidden beaches, and even remote islands that are only reserved for the most daring vacationers.

Check your itinerary at Yatezzitos and we guide you to choose which is the best option for you, giving you the quote that will help you make your best choice.

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