It is the end of the year and they are plenty of interesting places to visit in Mexico, but there’s one city that offers everything you can ever wanted: Puerto Vallarta. Located on the gorgeous Banderas Bay, surrounded by mountains, rivers, beaches and the charm of a picturesque city. Its perfect year round climate promotes a healthy and active lifestyle with all the biodiversity that lives in the area.
Therefore, we have compiled a list of the best places you should visit when traveling to Puerto Vallarta. Let’s get it started!
The Romantic Zone
Also known as Viejo Vallarta, this is one of the most popular hotspots in the city. It has a more picturesque vibe with cobblestone village with shops, bars, restaurants and cafes.You will see activity day and night, making it one of the main attractions in town.
Los Muertos Beach
It is Puerto Vallarta’s most popular beach, it offers plenty of stores, restaurants and bars, where you can savor delicious typical dishes and refresh with a tasty beer. You will also find Beach Clubs in the area, but if you are looking for the best party mode in the area, visit Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Grill.
Here, you can also appreciate one of the prettiest piers in the world according to CNN, Los Muertos Beach Pier, it offers you a completely different perspective, plus you will also find cruises and water taxis.
Mismaloya Beach
This was the place that put Puerto Vallarta on the map as a tourist destination. This beach is one of the prettiest you will see as it is surrounded by the jungle and the Sierra Madre Mountains; a couple of movies were filmed here: “The Night of the Iguana” and “Depredator”, which helped to established this city as an attractive place to visit.
Here you will find several attractions like El Edén, Vallarta Zoo, Tequila factory and small shops with local crafts.
Los Arcos National Marine Park
These islands are home to an important number of species, therefore it is the perfect place to practice snorkeling and scuba diving. Back in 1984 it was named National Marine Park alone with Las Gemelas Beach.
Puerto Vallarta Malecon
It is the main hotspot in the city with hundred of places to visit. It is a seaside pedestrian walkway offering stunning views of Banderas Bay and colorful sunsets. At night El Malecon is a great place to party, it has several and fun clubs and bars that will enhance your trip to this place.
There’s no doubt Puerto Vallarta offers the best entertainment and attractions for every type of traveler, so now that you have a list of the top places to visit in this city, when are you coming?
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