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

🌹Food

The 10 Most Romantic Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

Candlelit dinners over Banderas Bay. Barcelona Tapas tops the list.

10 min · FoodRead →
🚢Tours

Cruises in Puerto Vallarta: Your Gateway to a Natural Paradise

Sunset, snorkel, Marietas and Yelapa seen from the water.

7 min · ToursRead →
🍽️Food

Must-Try Dishes in Puerto Vallarta

The 10 flavors that define the coast.

6 min · FoodRead →
🌮Food

What to Eat in Puerto Vallarta: A Guide to Local Flavors

Seafood, street bites, Jalisco cooking and local drinks.

6 min · FoodRead →
🍂Season

Fall-Winter Guide: Things to Do (Nov–Feb)

Whales, perfect weather and the best festivals.

7 min · SeasonRead →
🌊Food

Top 10 Seaside Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

Dine with your toes near the sand and Pacific views.

6 min · FoodRead →
Tours

Top 10 Boat Tours and Yacht Rentals

From shared catamarans to private yachts.

7 min · ToursRead →
🛥️Tours

Punta Mita Yacht Charters: Rent a Yacht by Owner

Private boat charters to the Marietas Islands, by owner with BYRBO.

11 min · ToursRead →
🍷Food

Top 10 International Cuisine Restaurants

French, Italian, Japanese, Argentinian and more.

6 min · FoodRead →
🤿Adventure

Top 10 Diving Schools in Bahía de Banderas

Get PADI certified and explore Los Arcos and the Marietas.

6 min · AdventureRead →
🥐Food

Top 10 Bakeries in Puerto Vallarta

The city's best pastries, led by Pavlova PV.

9 min · FoodRead →
🚤Tours

Top 10 Boat Tours: Banderas Bay Adventures

The best trips out on the bay for every taste.

7 min · ToursRead →
🥾Adventure

Top 10 Hiking Trails in Puerto Vallarta

From Colomitos to the Sierra Madre, step by step.

6 min · AdventureRead →
🧗Adventure

Top 10 Adventure Activities in Puerto Vallarta

Zip-lines, ATVs, rafting and pure adrenaline.

6 min · AdventureRead →
🪂Adventure

Top 10 Adventure Activities You Must Try

Bucket-list thrills: surf, bungee, paragliding and more.

6 min · AdventureRead →
🐠Adventure

Top 10 Snorkeling Spots in Puerto Vallarta

Los Arcos, Las Caletas, Majahuitas and more.

6 min · AdventureRead →
🌱Food

The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Dining

Plant-based restaurants and vegan options across PV.

6 min · FoodRead →
🍦Food

Top 10 Ice Cream Shops You Can't Miss

Artisan ice cream and paletas for the heat.

5 min · FoodRead →
🌮Food

Top 10 Taco Stands You Can't Miss

The street tacos locals love.

5 min · FoodRead →
👗Shopping

Top 10 Boutiques You Have to Visit

Fashion, local design and charming shops.

5 min · ShoppingRead →
🎶Nightlife

Top 10 Restaurants and Bars with Live Music

Great food and live music in Vallarta.

6 min · NightlifeRead →
👙Shopping

Top 10 Beach Clothing Stores: Shopping Guide

Swimwear, linen and outfits for the sand.

5 min · ShoppingRead →
🎭Culture

Top 10 Cultural Tours: Discover Mexico's Heritage

Discover the heritage and traditions of Mexico.

6 min · CultureRead →
🖼️Culture

Top 10 Art Galleries in Puerto Vallarta

The must-see circuit for art lovers.

6 min · CultureRead →
Food

Top 10 Coffee Shops in Puerto Vallarta

Specialty coffee and cozy spots to work.

5 min · FoodRead →
💍Events

The 10 Best Wedding Venues for a Destination Wedding

Dreamy venues for your destination wedding.

7 min · EventsRead →
🛋️Home

Top 10 Interior Designers in Puerto Vallarta

Style and function for your Vallarta home.

6 min · HomeRead →
💪Wellness

Top 10 Gyms and Fitness Centers

Train right — led by LOTAN Strength & Conditioning.

10 min · WellnessRead →
🎨Culture

Top 10 Tattoo Shops: Bold and Beautiful Ink

Artist-grade ink, led by Púrpura Tatuajes.

10 min · CultureRead →
🏗️Business

Top 10 Best Contractors for 2025

Build and remodel with the best — #1 PVR Contractors.

10 min · BusinessRead →
⚖️Business

Top 10 Legal Services for 2025

Lawyers for expats — #1 PV Law Firms.

10 min · BusinessRead →
🏡Business

Top 10 Real Estate Agencies for 2025

Luxury homes, condos and investment in Vallarta.

7 min · BusinessRead →
💻Business

Top 10 Web Design Agencies

Websites that convert — #1 Brewed Marketing.

10 min · BusinessRead →
🔍Business

Top 10 SEO Agencies for 2025

Rank your business — #1 Jan Perez.

10 min · BusinessRead →
📣Business

Top 10 Marketing Agencies in Puerto Vallarta

Strategy and results — #1 Brewed Marketing.

10 min · BusinessRead →
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 →