Guidebook for Puerto Vallarta
Food Scene
My Bar Café
260 Avenida Fluvial VallartaBest coffee in PV, and it's not too far from the house.
We love the food at this secret little gem one block up from the church.
17 residents recomanen
Gaby's Restaurant Bar
252 C. MinaWe love the food at this secret little gem one block up from the church.
Las Adelitas
234 Av Fluvial VallartaGreat grilled food. Local favorite.
Great restaurant close to the house with a variety of dining options.
31 residents recomanen
Restaurant Café Lukumbé
449 De Los TulesGreat restaurant close to the house with a variety of dining options.
Yeo Sushi & Bar
260 Av Fluvial VallartaGreat sushi restaurant along the Fluvial
Pomelo Gastronómico
168 De Los TulesPretty good Italian style food, the bruschetta and carpacio is delish!
For a real treat, splurge on a sunset dinner or their Sunday brunch with stunning views of Vallarta with old Mexican hacienda charm.
43 residents recomanen
Hacienda San Angel
336 C. MiramarFor a real treat, splurge on a sunset dinner or their Sunday brunch with stunning views of Vallarta with old Mexican hacienda charm.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens with many varieties of tropical plants, good restaurant and hiking trails, bring your swimsuit to swim in the river after a good hike!
187 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic de Vallarta
Km 24 Carr. Costera a Barra de NavidadBeautiful gardens with many varieties of tropical plants, good restaurant and hiking trails, bring your swimsuit to swim in the river after a good hike!
Platja de Yelapa
Take a boat to get to this secret getaway.
If you want to indulge in tropical drinks and bikini bodies, check out this beach.
397 residents recomanen
Los Muertos Beach
If you want to indulge in tropical drinks and bikini bodies, check out this beach.
Bahía de Banderas
Variety of ocean activities including snorkeling, diving, whale watching tours....
Beautiful beach on the way to/from the Vallarta Botanical Gardens.
48 residents recomanen
Mismaloya Beach
Beautiful beach on the way to/from the Vallarta Botanical Gardens.
Boca de Tomatlan
Jumping off point to the remote southern beaches by boat.
Beautiful islands near PV, sanctuary to many birds including the blue-footed booby. Snorkeling and scuba diving as well to view great marine life.
373 residents recomanen
Marietas Islands, Hidden Beach, Tour, Snorkeling & Sightseeing
Beautiful islands near PV, sanctuary to many birds including the blue-footed booby. Snorkeling and scuba diving as well to view great marine life.
Quimixto
QuimixtoBeautiful beach and waterfall, fun day trip for the family.
Another beautiful beach south of PV, take the boat from Boca Tomatlan to this and other remote beaches in the Bahia Banderas.
30 residents recomanen
Playa Las Ánimas
Another beautiful beach south of PV, take the boat from Boca Tomatlan to this and other remote beaches in the Bahia Banderas.
Shopping
Olas Altas Saturday Market
Lázaro CárdenasCharming Farmers Market on Saturdays.
costco
Closest big landmark to the house.
Marina Vallarta
Restaurants and shopping.
Mercat Municipal
s/n Agustín RodríguezSouvenir shopping along the Rio Cuale
Essentials
Walmart Macro Plaza Vallarta
1526 Av. Francisco VillaWalmart
2900 Av. Francisco Medina AscencioAn even bigger....Walmart
Soriana Híper Pitillal
1642 Av. Francisco VillaBiggest grocery store close to the house
Getting Around
Catch taxis at this park to anywhere in PV, or take the green bus that passes by for 7.50 pesos. The bus goes to Old Town PV in one direction and the airport in the other.
Los Sauces Park
153 Calle ColibríCatch taxis at this park to anywhere in PV, or take the green bus that passes by for 7.50 pesos. The bus goes to Old Town PV in one direction and the airport in the other.
Sightseeing
Parròquia de la nostra senyora de Guadalupe
370 HidalgoIconic church in Old Town PV
San Sebastián
Charming old colonial town where coffee is grown.
Take a walk along the seafront Malecon for some serious people watching and great sunset views.
770 residents recomanen
Malecon Puerto Vallarta
S/N Paseo Díaz OrdazTake a walk along the seafront Malecon for some serious people watching and great sunset views.
World famous as a surfer's retreat, Sayulita is also known for its arts and crafts and cool, relaxed vibe. An easy day trip from PV.
350 residents recomanen
Sayulita
88 Avenida RevoluciónWorld famous as a surfer's retreat, Sayulita is also known for its arts and crafts and cool, relaxed vibe. An easy day trip from PV.
Entertainment & Activities
Best tour company in PV offering a variety of great tours, check out their web-page for specifics.
213 residents recomanen
Vallarta Adventures
39 Las PalmasBest tour company in PV offering a variety of great tours, check out their web-page for specifics.