Shawn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great morning trip with one of the most beautifully scenic drives (about 30 minutes) you can imagine as you travel along the coast.
Make sure to eat lunch at their cafe… it is quite a nice surprise both for the food and all the hummingbird visitors you may be lucky to see!
187 molta ag muintir na háite
Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Km 24 Carr. Costera a Barra de NavidadGreat morning trip with one of the most beautifully scenic drives (about 30 minutes) you can imagine as you travel along the coast.
Make sure to eat lunch at their cafe… it is quite a nice surprise both for the food and all the hummingbird visitors you may be lucky to see!
Great place for local art and souvenirs. Located a short walk north to the bridge over the river…the flea market runs the length of the island there.
32 molta ag muintir na háite
Cuale Island Flea Market
Great place for local art and souvenirs. Located a short walk north to the bridge over the river…the flea market runs the length of the island there.
A short stroll from the Pavilion, the pier is a unique landmark that provides a great vantage point to look up and down the coast. Water taxis to Yelapa, Los Arcos, and other southern beaches only accessible by boat, as well as points north like the Marina district, are available here.
197 molta ag muintir na háite
Los Muertos Pier
121 Francisca RodríguezA short stroll from the Pavilion, the pier is a unique landmark that provides a great vantage point to look up and down the coast. Water taxis to Yelapa, Los Arcos, and other southern beaches only accessible by boat, as well as points north like the Marina district, are available here.
Nice shopping mall with some familiar stores and more plus a Starbucks. You will need Uber or a taxi to get there, however.
283 molta ag muintir na háite
La Isla
2479 Blvd. Francisco Medina AscencioNice shopping mall with some familiar stores and more plus a Starbucks. You will need Uber or a taxi to get there, however.
A short two block stroll to the most popular beach in the city.
This beach can be quite the shopping experience as well… sit there for even the shortest amount of time and watch dozens of locals selling their wares pass by you. You can buy everything from a locally made blanket and hat, to fake Raybans and jewelry.
Don’t forget to haggle… take 50% off the vendor’s price and start negotiating from there!
397 molta ag muintir na háite
Los Muertos Beach
A short two block stroll to the most popular beach in the city.
This beach can be quite the shopping experience as well… sit there for even the shortest amount of time and watch dozens of locals selling their wares pass by you. You can buy everything from a locally made blanket and hat, to fake Raybans and jewelry.
Don’t forget to haggle… take 50% off the vendor’s price and start negotiating from there!
Beautiful old church in the heart of Centro… just a few blocks north of the bridge near the Malecon.
105 molta ag muintir na háite
Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe
370 HidalgoBeautiful old church in the heart of Centro… just a few blocks north of the bridge near the Malecon.
It can be quite a trek to the top with lots of steps going straight up the side of a mountain, but the views of the city are unmatched!
140 molta ag muintir na háite
Mirador La Cruz Del Cerro Stairs And Trolly
LB AbasoloIt can be quite a trek to the top with lots of steps going straight up the side of a mountain, but the views of the city are unmatched!
A whole “chocolate experience”… with samples! On the Malecon.
9 molta ag muintir na háite
ChocoMuseo Puerto Vallarta
128 Josefa Ortiz de DomínguezA whole “chocolate experience”… with samples! On the Malecon.
This dinner cruise can be a fun experience for the whole family and gives you a chance to get out on the water. Shows are conducted on board as well.
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Pirate Ship Vallarta
141 Doctor Mike LemusThis dinner cruise can be a fun experience for the whole family and gives you a chance to get out on the water. Shows are conducted on board as well.
This is a great snorkeling destination and home to the “hidden beach.”
373 molta ag muintir na háite
Marietas Islands, Hidden Beach, Tour, Snorkeling & Sightseeing
This is a great snorkeling destination and home to the “hidden beach.”
If you do no other boat trip during your stay, choose this one! A short walk to a waterfall, restaurants and beaches in this small village accessible only by boat is sure to please.
173 molta ag muintir na háite
Yelapa
If you do no other boat trip during your stay, choose this one! A short walk to a waterfall, restaurants and beaches in this small village accessible only by boat is sure to please.
Arrive by car and hike from here down the coast on well-traveled trails to hideaway beaches that will be all your own.
90 molta ag muintir na háite
Boca de Tomatlan
Arrive by car and hike from here down the coast on well-traveled trails to hideaway beaches that will be all your own.
Enjoy a boat ride across the bay, taking in the views along the way, to a candle and torchlit, private beach hideaway. See Mexico’s past come alive through dance and music during an enchanting theatrical performance followed by a delicious seaside dining experience under the stars.
6 molta ag muintir na háite
Rhythm of the nights
9 H. Escuela Naval MilitarEnjoy a boat ride across the bay, taking in the views along the way, to a candle and torchlit, private beach hideaway. See Mexico’s past come alive through dance and music during an enchanting theatrical performance followed by a delicious seaside dining experience under the stars.
The Malecon is a long, wide walkway along the shoreline full of shops, restaurants, artists, and more. There are many sculptures along the route and much to see. It starts at Hotel Rosita and runs south all the way to La Palapa and the pier. Safe day and night.
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Malecón
MalecónThe Malecon is a long, wide walkway along the shoreline full of shops, restaurants, artists, and more. There are many sculptures along the route and much to see. It starts at Hotel Rosita and runs south all the way to La Palapa and the pier. Safe day and night.
Food scene
Los Muertos Brewing
302 Lázaro CárdenasExcellent pizza… and cheap!
Located one block away
This place is fun! Great spot to people watch too!
They make the best salsa I’ve ever tasted right at your table. And the margaritas are great too!
72 molta ag muintir na háite
Margarita Grill
321 Pino SuárezThis place is fun! Great spot to people watch too!
They make the best salsa I’ve ever tasted right at your table. And the margaritas are great too!
Ever want to sit in a second floor swimming pool overlooking the beach while enjoying dinner? You can here!
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Mar Y Vino
106 Manuel M. DieguezEver want to sit in a second floor swimming pool overlooking the beach while enjoying dinner? You can here!
Coco's Kitchen
Great sit down breakfast place with a nice courtyard.
Elizabeth Taylor’s house turned hotel and restaurant. Great food, great ambiance, great live mariachi band, great setting and great view.
44 molta ag muintir na háite
The Iguana Restaurant & Tequila Bar
445 C. ZaragozaElizabeth Taylor’s house turned hotel and restaurant. Great food, great ambiance, great live mariachi band, great setting and great view.
If you only go out for one nice dinner on the town, then make sure to make this place your choice! Amazing tapas and view of the bay and surrounding area.
171 molta ag muintir na háite
Barcelona Tapas
906 C. MatamorosIf you only go out for one nice dinner on the town, then make sure to make this place your choice! Amazing tapas and view of the bay and surrounding area.