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Practical guides, local stories, and tips to live the best of Puerto Vallarta.

Tours

Luxury Catamaran in Punta Mita & La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Meet Rayando el Sol — a 2025 Tanna 47 with private chef, premium open bar and water toys for up to 16 guests.

8 min · ToursRead →
🌅Guide

24 Hours in Puerto Vallarta: the perfect itinerary

From breakfast in the Romantic Zone to sunset on the Malecón — how to make the most of one full day.

5 min · GuidesRead →
🐋Season

Whale season 2026: when and where to spot them

Key dates, the best tours, and tips to photograph humpbacks in Banderas Bay.

6 min · ToursRead →
🌮Food

10 local bites you need to try before you leave

Pescado zarandeado, marlin tacos, raicilla… The essential guide to Vallarta's flavors.

4 min · FoodRead →
🌴Day Trip

How to get to Yelapa: a step-by-step guide

Prices, water-taxi schedules and what to do when you arrive at the no-roads village.

7 min · GuidesRead →
🎭Culture

Romantic Zone: art, bars and galleries

Vallarta's most bohemian neighborhood. What to see, where to eat, and why ArtWalk is unmissable.

5 min · CultureRead →
🏖️Beaches

The secret beaches that locals love

Colomitos, Las Gemelas and other hidden gems most tourists never find.

6 min · BeachesRead →
🗓️Planning

What's the best time to visit Vallarta?

Weather, prices, high vs. low season, and the ideal month for your travel style.

4 min · TipsRead →
👨‍👩‍👧Family

Puerto Vallarta with kids: family guide

Activities, safe beaches and kid-friendly restaurants for a stress-free family vacation.

5 min · FamilyRead →
💸Budget

Vallarta on a budget: backpacker guide

Hostels, street tacos, free beaches, and how to get around without spending a fortune.

6 min · TipsRead →