Hotels

Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

Modern beachfront resort with beach access, pools, restaurants, spa, golf course, gym, 13 event venues and upscale rooms near downtown.

Address: Paseo La Marina Norte 435, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal. Bookings: 322 226 0000

Website: https://www.marriott.com/default.mi

Prices per night: 4300 – 6900 MXN average

Mio Hotel Puerto Vallarta

Quiet hotel with a rooftop pool, gym, and simple rooms with balconies (adults only). Address: Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2179-A, Zona Hotelera, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal. Bookings: 322 226 3923

Website: https://hotelmiovallarta.com/

Prices per night: 1400 – 1800 MXN average

Fiesta Inn Puerto Vallarta Isla

Three-star hotel with a 24-hour restaurant, rooftop pool, and modern lounge with bar. Address: Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2479-Interior A, Zona Hotelera, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal. Bookings: 322 688 1550 

Website: https://www.fiestainn.com/fiesta-inn-puerto-vallarta-isla 

Prices per night: 1700 – 2700 MXN average

Activities

Walk everywhere

Exploring on foot is the best way to get a feel for the city, and most areas of PV are reachable by walking.

Join a food tour

Mexican food is so much more than tacos and quesadillas and the best way to learn more about the tasty cuisine is to join a tour. This is a must do in Puerto Vallarta for foodies.

Watch a sunset

Great viewing places include anywhere along the Malecon, up the hill behind the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, or from El Barracuda a very famous bar

Relax on Playa Las Gemelas

Surprisingly, just about 20 minutes drive south of Puerto Vallarta, you’ll find beaches that look like they should be Cancun or Playa del Carmen rather than the Pacific.

 

See Rhythms of the Night

If you’re looking for a mini Cirque de Soleil-type cultural show and dinner experience, this is a great option, a spectacular show worth every penny.