MARINA VALLARTA, JALISCO, MEXICO
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Although Marina Vallarta is located just 15 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta, it is a completely different destination than it's counterpart to the south. Indeed more people visiting Marina Vallarta each year never even make it to the tourist areas to the south, and for a host of good reasons. Marina Vallarta offers everything a Mexico traveller needs for an enjoyable Mexico getaway, with a few surprises to boot.
Marina Vallarta is located on the shores of beautiful Banderas Bay, approximately half way down from Punta Mita on the north and Mismaloya to the south. This huge crescent bay is one of the largest and deepest bays on the Pacific Ocean (over 20 miles across) and hosts large sandy beaches, occasionally interrupted by dramatic cliffs reaching into the ocean. Marina Vallarta was developed after the main parts of Puerto Vallarta were established, so it tends to offer a more modern feel than the old Spanish feeling found in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
The marina at Marina Vallarta is the heart of the action, and a very picturesque place. Hundreds of boat slips provide a home base for sailboats and motor yachts, which ring the interior of the marina for over a mile. A variety of boat services, including fuel, can be found in the marina area, and much more.
One of the cool things about the design of Marina Vallarta is the way the exterior commercial areas of the marina are located adjacent to the boat slips. The marina is literally surrounded by dozens of restaurants, shops and services, giving Marina Vallarta a wonderful 'village' feeling. The whole kit and kaboodle is surrounded by an open waterfront walkway that runs around the entire marina area.
Although boating is big in Marina Vallarta, the area's economy hums along with a diversified commerce base, keeping the local marina population busy. Tourists with and without baots enjoy Marina Vallarta all year long, although the summer months do offer an increased chance of afternoon rains. These short rains provide a backdrop for Marina Vallarta's spectacular sunsets almost every evening. The temperatures and rainfall are more moderate during the winter months, yet the ocean temperatures remain warm for swimming all year long.
The Marina Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta area has recently spent over 6 million dollars on water treatment and purification plants to provide the tarea with pure clean water, and has earned several awards for it's clean water supply. So the days of visiting PV and worrying about health issues are largely a thing of the past.
Marina Vallarta is the newest and most upscale development in the Puerto Vallarta area. Marina Vallarta offers 5-star hotels, condominiums, a golf course and a full-facility marina. Other activities in the area include everything from bullfights to discos! There is even a large American clinic located at the entrance to Marina Vallarta on the east end.
The coastline south of Marina Vallarta offers mile after mile of beaches, along with some of Mexico's most exclusive resorts!
About 90 minutes north of Marina Vallarta visitors can enjoy the remote coatal area of PUNTA EL CUSTODIO. This is wildlife conservation area includes summer turtle research, bird watching plus whale watching in winter.
To get a feel of how Puerto Vallarta is laid out along Banderas Bay take a look at this MAP OF PUERTO VALLARTA.
To purchase a good map of Martina Vallarta visit the web site of MEXICO MAPS.
Check out today's MARINA VALLARTA WEATHER!
For the bigger picture check out the SATELLITE VIEW of the weather in Mexico.
Also it's fun to review the current OCEAN WATER TEMPERATURE in Puerto Vallarta and other parts of Mexico.
For a look at what's happening in Mexico drop by the MEXICO EVENT CALENDAR of Mexico Expo.
To dip into "Marina Vallarta" time, head to the brick walkway that encircles the marina. This is the perfect place to get your bearings and take in the flavor of Marina Vallarta.
Located in the center of the marina on the north side, the tall white lighthouse adjacent
to the water is actually a bar and observation area....the perfect place to take in wide open views of the
marina and surrounding mountains. Music is availalbe on Friday and Saturday evenings!
Fantastic beaches are one of the main attractions that put Puerto Vallarta and Marina Vallarta on the map! These beaches are wide, clean and beautiful, and are perfect for sunning or water sports! The bay protects most of the beaches from Pacific waves, and the warm waters are a real joy to swim in all year long.
Remember all beaches in Mexico are open to the public. So if you notice a slice of coastal paradise that you want to explore...feel free. Be aware, however, that much of the land fronting these beautiful beaches is privately owned, and care must be taken to respect the rights of these property owners as you access the coast.
The ocean water temperatures off of Puerto Vallarta are warm enough for swimming all year long. The water temperature tops out in the high 80's by the end of summer, gradually cooling to the low 70's by March or April. If you haven't gone swimming in warm ocean waters (day or night) Puerto Vallarta is ready to accommodate you!
About 90 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta visitors can enjoy the remote coatal area of PUNTA EL CUSTODIO. This is wildlife conservation area includes summer turtle research, bird watching plus whale watching in winter.
It's fun to review the current OCEAN WATER TEMPERATURE in Puerto Vallarta.
For additional information on protecting your skin while enjoying the tropical Mexican sun take a look at the SUNSCREEN TIPS section of Mexico Expo.
There is a pier in Puerto Vallarta at the foot of Francisca Rodriguez which compliments the facilities in Marina Vallarta north of town.
Northern Beaches and Southern Beaches.
NORTHERN BEACHES
The northern beaches are the beaches that start just north of town and go all the way up
to the northern part of the bay at Punta Mita. While these beaches do offer clean
white sand, they do lack the unique jungle environment found in the southern beaches.
North to south:
NUEVO VALLARTA BEACHES
Located next to the Nuevo Vallarta Marina.
The further you get from the marina entrance the better the beaches area.PLAYA DE ORO
Located north of town below the cruise ship docks.
Great beaches with hotels right behind the sand. Lots of action!PLAYA LAS GLORIAS
Located in front of the Plaza las Glorias Hotel.
Nice sand and a good swimming beach.PLAYA CAMARONES
Located just north of town, the closest beach accessible from downtown as you head north.
A good beach attracting locals and tourists...busy on weekends.
SOUTHERN BEACHES
Southern beaches start at downtown Puerto Vallarta and head south all the way
to Mismaloya Beach. If you are looking for even more remote beaches, there are more
than a few located further south, from Mismaloya to Costa Careyes. Some of the closer
remote beaches are accessible by boat. Hard to get to...keeps the crowds away!
For a fun "beach road trip" head south to Playa Tenacatitia, about an hour and a half
south of Puerto Vallarta. This is the tropical beach you have always dreamed of! Your
boss will wonder why you never returned from your Puerto Vallarta vacation!
PLAYA DE LOS MUERTES
Located just south of town, accessed by Calle Olas Altus.
A good beach for just hanging out and getting sun.
Not as good for swimming because it is so close to the river.
Can get somewhat crowded and very active on weekends.PLAYAS CONCHAS CHINAS
Located approximately one mile south of Playa de los Muertes.
A series of small beaches and coves within walking distance to town. Easy access down from Highway 200.
Good for relaxing, surf fishing, and minor snorkel excursions.
Most popular because of their proximity to town.PLAYA EL GATO
Located about 2 miles south of town off of Highway 200, just south of the Hotel Camino Real.
A very pleasant beach for sunbathing and relaxing.
Used by the locals and tourists alike. For more privacy walk 200 yards north to the beach at Hotel Camino Real.PLAYA LOS VENADOS
Located one half mile south of Playa el Gato.
A beautiful beach more prone to locals, especially on weekend.PLAYA LOS CARRIZOS
Located about a mile past the Hotel Camino Real.
Another quiet beach, rarely crowded.PLAYA LOS ARCOS
Located just past popular Mismaloya Beach, past the Mismaloya River.
The main attraction here is the incredible rocks just offshore,
which offer waters perfect for snorkeling. Watch for boat traffic as this is a popular spot!MISMALOYA BEACH
Located about 6 miles south of town, off of Mexico Highway 200.
A beautiful protected cove with clear water and white sand surrounded by a lush green jungle.
Small restaurants at the south end of the beach.BOCA DE TOMATLAN
Located three miles south of Mismaloya.
A remote jungle-fringed beach and river mouth where you can rent boats to explore beaches further south!PLAYA LAS ANIMAS
Located south along the coast from Boca de Tomatlan.
A beach paradise! A quiet beach with seafood palapa restaurants and wonderful snorkeling.
Don't tell anyone...this is one of PV's best beaches!PLAYA QUIMEXTO
Located south of Las Animas.
A very remote beach with few crowds, accessible by boat.
A nearby waterfall is a great place to cool off!PLAYA YALAPA
Located 30 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, accessible only by boat.
This clear warm cove surrounded by verdant green hills is home to a few dozen Mexican families and a few ex-patriots from the U.S.
Accessible only by boat, Yelapa will take you back in time to a much slower pace. Palapa restaurants are located on the beach, and a waterfall cascades in the hills above the beach. Overnight rustic accommodations are available at Hotel Lagunitas for about $25 U.S. per night by calling 011-52 (329) 8-0554.PLAYA CALETAS
Located south of Las Animas.
45 minutes south of downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Remote yet refined. The perfect combination. Paradise!
This beach is a secret so we can't tell you where it is.
Puerto Vallarta offers everything from funky single-level hotels to first class high-rise resorts. Most of the larger hotels are located right on the beach!
For years most of the lodging in Puerto Vallarta was either very near town or just south of town along the jungled road. During the last 10 years many new resorts and developments have been built north of town. While not as 'tropical' these resorts are newer and very nice.
Visitors can also choose from a decent selection of condos and apartments in town, near the Rio Cuale area. Most of these units do not have pools, but they are within walking distance to the beach.
For discount travel packages to Puerto Vallarta contact the specialists at MEXICO TRAVEL NET.
For information on staying in small and large luxury apartments in Puerto Vallarta check out the web site of CASA ANITA.
For villas, condos and other resorts drop by PUERTO VALLARTA VILLA RENTALS and PUERTO VALLARTA RESERVATION CENTER.
Information on lodging on the spectacular coast south of Puerto Vallarta can be reviewed at COSTA CAREYES.COM.MX.
For more information on exclusive boutique hotels along Mexico's Costa Alegre visit the web site of MEXICO BOUTIQUE HOTELS. Both the exclusive El Tamarindo and the El Careyes Beach Resort await you on this magnificent stretch of coast!
To review additional vacation rental options in Puero Vallarta visit the web site of CONDOMINIUMS DEL MAR.
Interested in a small, intimate place to stay away from the crowds? COCONUTS BY THE SEA has your name on it. This spectacular hidaway is located an hour south of Puerto Vallarta on beautiful Tenacatita Bay, one of Carlos Fiesta's favorite places in Mexico. Visit their web site for further information.
Visit CONDOS IN VALLARTA for a taste of vacation property on the south side of Puerto Vallarta. Rentals available!
Information on luxury villas for rent in the Puerto Vallarta area can be reviewed on the web sites of CASA VALERIE and VILLAS DE ORO.
Looking for an awesome place to stay in Puerto Vallarta? Check out FIESTA'S FAVORITES for two great choices!
NORTHERN HOTELS SOUTHERN HOTELS DOWNTOWN
NORTHERN HOTELS
The hotels north of downtown Puerto Vallarta are generally the newest hotels in this famous stretch of Mexico's Gold Coast. The hotels of Marina Vallarta, and further north Nuevo Vallarta, offer large first class luxury hotels and resorts ready to meet your every whim. If you want to be pampered in style, you will definitely find a hotel here to fill your needs.
Looking for a fun place to stay away from the crowds? Check out COSTA AZUL one hour north of Puerto Vallarta!
CONTINENTAL PLAZA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-0123.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-5236.
E-mail: hcont@pvnet.com.mx.
Zona Hotelera La Glorias, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisoc, Mexico, 48310.
Located on Las Glorias beach, next to the Villas Vallarta shopping plaza.
Number of rooms and suites: 424.
On the beach.
Pool / 8 tennis courts / 2 restaurants / 2 bars / health club / water sports available.
Very large hotel with a huge pool area. Ocean views from most rooms.
Home of the Coninental Plaza Tennis Club.
Located on Las Glorias beach.
Credit cards accepted.FIESTA AMERICANA PUERTO VALLARTA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-2010.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-2108.
Apardo Postal #270, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 2.5 miles north of town off of Mexico Highway 200 at Paseo de las Palmas.
Number of rooms and suites: 291.
On the beach.
Ocean view rooms / balconies / large pool / wading pool / health club / 5 tennis courts / activity desk / 3 restaurants / bar / gift shop / water sports / telephones / mini-bars / hair dryers / parking.
This is one of Puerto Vallarta's best hotels. It is located on a very busy beach with lots of activities to keep you busy. The large pool area and palapa bar are the perfect place to laze away the whole day!
Credit cards accepted.FOUR SEASONS RESORT ~ PUNTA MITA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 291-6000.
Toll Free (800) 332-3442.
Fax 011-52 (322) 291-6060.
Carretera Federal 200, K.m. 19, Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico.
Located north of Puerto Vallarta at Punta Mita.
Number of rooms: 140.
One of the most exquisite resorts on Mexico's west coast.
On the beach.
Pool / Spa / golf / tennis / restaurant / bar / private cabanas.
Welcome to Paradise! Check out their web site for further information.
Credit cards accepted.HOLIDAY INN PUERTO VALLARTA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 226-1700.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-5683.
E-mail: info@holidayinnpvr.com.mx.
Km 3.5 Blvd. Fco. Medina, Ascencio, Zona Hotelero, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Apartado Postal 555, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 2.5 miles north of town off of Mexico Highway 200 at Las Palmas.
Number of rooms and suites: 330.
On the beach.
Pool / whirlpool / health club / 2 lighted tennis courts / 3 restaurants / 4 bars / sports book / gift shop / activity desk / watersports / boat rentals.
For a Holiday Inn this is a bit more upscale than most, as you would expect in such a large tourist destination. 18 story building on an active beach.
Credit cards accepted.HOTEL BUENAVENTURA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-3737.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-3546.
E-mail: ventas@buenaventurahoteles.com.
Avenida Mexico #1301, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 48350.
Apartado Postal #8-B, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 48350.
Web site: www.buenaventurahoteles.com.
Located one half mile north of town off of Mexico Highway 200 at Avenida Mexico.
Number of rooms and suites: 236.
On the beach.
Pool / gift shop / off-site parking / walk to downtown.
A 5 story hotel with just the basic amenities. Good value.
Credit cards accepted.KRYSTAL VALLARTA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-0202.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-0222.
Avenida de las Garzas s/n, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located towards the north end of Banderas Bay Near Nuevo Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suites: 405.
On the beach.
3 pools / 5 restaurants / 3 bars / activity desk / health club / 2 tennis courts / water sports available.
32 acres of gardens and paths. Mexican Fiestas every Tuesday and Saturday.
Credit cards accepted.LAS PALMAS BEACH RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-0650.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-0543.
Apartado Postal #55, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 1.5 miles north of town off of Highway 200 at Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio.
Number of rooms and suites: 180.
On the beach.
Pools / beachfront restaurant / bar / gift shop / balconies and patios.
Credit cards accepted.MARRIOTT CASA MAGNA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 226-0000.
Fax 011-52 (322) 226-0063.
E-mail: marriot@puerto-vallarta.com.
Paseo de la Marina #5, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48354.
Located 3 miles north of town off of Mexico Highway 200 at Marina Vallarta.
Two miles north of Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.
Web site: www.marriotthotels.com/pvrmx.
Number of rooms and suites: 433.
On the Marina.
Hotel amenities: Five acres / pool / 3 lighted tennis courts / gift shop / activity desk / health club / 3 restaurants / bar / 9,000 square feet of meeting space / parking / kid's program.
Room amenities: Television / telephones / 24 hour roomm service /
An extremely well kept up hotel in the exclusive Marina Vallarta location. Well decorated rooms, well kept grounds.
Largest beach-front swimming pool in Puerto Vallarta.
Credit cards accepted.PARADISE VILLAGE BEACH RESORT AND SPA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 226-6770.
Fax 011-52 (322) 226-6713.
Web site: www.paradisevillage.com.
Paseo de los Cocoteros #1, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico, 63731.
Located 10 miles north of downtown PV between Marina Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suites: 475.
On the beach.
2 pools / lap pool / Spa / kid's club / 4 tennis courts / 2 restaurants / 2 bars / health club / water sports available.
A first class resort with large suites and full kitchens, lavishly appointed.
Credit cards accepted.PLAZA LAS GLORIAS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-4444.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-6559.
E-mail: hconti@pvnet.com.mx.
Km. 2.5 Blvd. Fco. Medina, Ascencio, Zona hotelera, Puerto Vallarta,
Jalisco, Mexico.
Located just north of downtown Puerto Vallarta in the hotel zone.
Number of rooms and suites: 389.
On the beach.
2 pools / 8 tennis courts / activity desk / 2 restaurants / bar / water sports available.
Walking distance to downtown shopping and restaurants.
Credit cards accepted.SHERATON BUGANVILIAS RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-0404.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-0500.
E-mail: sheraton@pvnet.com.mx.
Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio #999, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48330.
Located just north of downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suites: 501.
On the beach.
2 pools / 4 tennis courts / health club / 4 restaurants / 3 bars / water sports available.
Six separate buildings with award winning gardens and waterfalls.
Credit cards accepted.VELAS VALLARTA GRAND SUITE RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0200.
Fax 011-52 (322) 221-0751.
E-mail: velasven@pvnet.com.mx.
Pasar de las Marina Norte Lote 32, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located on the north side of Marina Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suites: 361.
On the marina.
2 pools / 4 tennis courts / 2 restaurants / 2 bars / activity desk / health club / water sports available.
All-suites with fully equipped kitchens.
Credit cards accepted.VISTA CLUB HOTEL PLAYA DE ORO
Telephone 011-52 (322) 226-6868.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-0348.
Apartado Postal #78, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 3 miles north of town off of the Mexico Highway 200 at Avenida Las Garzas.
Number of rooms and suites: 330.
All-inclusive plan.
On the beach.
Pool / balconies / 2 lighted tennis courts / 4 restaurants / bar / gift shop / watersports.
Some rooms have ocean views, some do not. If you don't like stairs request a lower floor, no elevator.
Credit cards accepted.WESTIN REGINA RESORT PUERTO VALLARTA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 226-1100.
Toll free (800) WESTIN-1.
Fax 011-52 (322) 226-1144.
Paseo de la Marina Sur #205, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Apartado Postal 4-100, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located 3 miles north of town off of Mexico Highway 200 at Paseo de la Marina.
Five minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Web site: www.westinvallarta.com.
Number of rooms and suites: 280.
Hotel amenities: 21 acres / 4 pools / 3 lighted tennis courts / 4 restaurants / 4 bars / playground / kid's club / gift shop / activity desk / 16,000 square feet of meeting space / parking.
Room amenities: Satellite televisions / direct dial telephones / ocean views / air conditioning / 24 hour room service.
Towards the very top end of Puerto Vallarta hotels. Very well maintained rooms and grounds, watersports available.
Credit cards accepted.MAYAN RESORTS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-1862.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 5 miles north of town off of Mexico Highway 200.
Number of rooms and suites: 80.
On the beach.
Pool /restaurants / 2 bars / watersports.
A 7 story hotel north of town.
Credit cards accepted.MELIA PUERTO VALLARTA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0200.
Fax 011-52 (322) 221-0118.
E-mail: meliapvr@pvnet.com.mx.
Paseo de la Marina Sur, Lote #7, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 3 miles north of town off of Mexico Highway 200.
Number of rooms and suites: 380.
All Inclusive.
On the beach.
Pool / 2 lighted tennis courts / playground / 3 restaurants / coffee shop / 2 bars / watersports / kids club.
A 9 story hotel north of town with plenty of recreation and watersports activities.
Credit cards accepted.HACIENDA BUENAVENTURA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-6667.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-6242.
E-mail: vetas@buenaventurahoteles.com.
Apardo Postal 95-B, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 3 miles north of town off of Mexico Highway 200 at Francisco Medina Ascencio.
Number of rooms and suites: 155.
One block from beach.
Gift shop / street parking only.
If you are looking to spend poco pesos for a room so you can spend more money on the other important parts of your vacation, this medium budget hotel might be for you. It's just a 5 minute walk to all of the action on the beach!SPA GRAND VELAS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 226-8045.
E-mail: spa@grandvelas.com.
Avenida Cocoteros #98 Sur, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico, 63735.
Located 20 minutes north of downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suites: 101.
On the beach.
Infinity pool / tennis courts / 3 restaurants / water sports / fitness center.
Exceptional Spa.
Member "Leading Hotels of the World".
Credit cards accepted.
Review their web site for additional information.MEZA DEL MAR HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-4888.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-2308.
Amapas #380, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
All inclusive.CROWN PARADISE RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 226-6832.
Fax 011-52 (322) 226-6811.
E-mail: cparadise@puerto-vallarta.com.
Avenida de las Garzas #3, Zona Hotelera, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located north of town just before Marina Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suites: 106.
All inclusive resort.
On the beach.
Pool / tennis / 3 restaurants / 2 bars / health club / water sports available / room service.
Adults only, all menu (no buffet) dining, drinks included.
Credit cards accepted.EDEN RESORTS SUNSET BAY
Telephone 011-52 (322)
Located north of town near Nuevo Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suites: 180.
All Inclusive.
On the beach.
3 pools / 2 restaurants / 3 bars / activity desk / water sports available.
Meals and beverages included. Inquire about their "kids stay free" packages.
Credit cards accepted.LOS TULES RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (322)
Located north of town half way to Marina Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suites: 200.
On the beach / 7 pools / 5 tennis courts / activity desk / restaurant / 2 bars / water sports available.
Condominium-style complex located on 20 acres of coconut palm plantation in a tropical setting.PLAZA IGUANA MARINA RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (322)
Located north of Puerto Vallarta at Marina Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suites: 100.
On the marina.
Pool / tennis / 2 restaurants / bar / mini-refrigerators / activity desk / health club / water sports available.
Sitting right on the marina, rooms include free water shuttle to beach club.
Condominium style complex.
Credit cards accepted.NUEVO VALLARTA ALEGRO RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 227-0400.
Fax 011-52 (322) 227-0082.
E-mail: diamond@pvnet.com.mx.
Paseo de los Cocoteros #18, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico, 63732.
Located north of town past Marina Vallarta at Nuevo Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suits: 293.
All-Inclusive.
On the beach.
Pool / 3 restaurants / 4 bars / 2 tennis courtS.
water sports available.
Formally Diamond Eden Resort. Live entertainment, all meals and drinks included.
Credit cards accepted.PAPA'S PALAPAS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 275-0082 * (805) 473-5300.
Post Office Box 666, Pismo Beach, California, 93449.
Located 22 miles north of Puerto Vallarta in the Village of Sayulita.
On the beach.
Rustic accommodations on a desolate stretch of beach in a super-quaint fishing village.QUALTON CLUB AND SPA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-4446.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-4447.
E-mail: qualton@pvnet.com.mx.
Km. 2.5 Fco. Medina Ascencio, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Apartado Postal #308, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 2.5 miles north of town on Avenida de las Palmas.
All inclusive.
Number of rooms and suites: 218.
On the beach.
Pool / spa / saunas / steam rooms / whirlpools / lighted tennis court / gift shop / restaurant / bar / watersports.
A step up from the normal Puerto Vallarta hotel. This is a resort where you go to get pampered! The extensive Spa facilities will cater to your every need.FLAMINGO VALLARTA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0880.
Fax 011-52 (322) 221-0888.
E-mail: iguana@pvnet.com.mx.
Km. 6 Carretera Aeropuerto, Isla Iguana, Marina Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Apartado Postal #308, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in front of the marina.
Number of suites: 100.
On the beach.
Pool / restaurant / bar.
10 minutes to downtown.SIERRA NUEVO VALLARTA HOTEL
Telephone (800) 448-5028.
Located north of Puerto Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suites: 350.
All inclusive resort.
On the beach.
2 pools / 2 tennis courts / 2 restaurants / 2 bars / activity desk / ping pong / bicycles / health club / water sports available.
Entertainment every night, all meals and beverages included.
Credit cards accepted.PELICANOS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-1010.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-1414.
Km. 2.5 Fco. Medina Ascencio, Zona Hoteles, Las Glorias, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located north of Puerto Vallarta.
Number of rooms and suites: 100.
On the beach.
Pools / beach club / short walk to downtown.
Credit cards accepted.HACIENDA CORA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0800.
Fax 011-52 (322) 221-0801.
Pelicanos #311, Marina Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48300.
Located north of Puerto Vallarta in the marina.
Number of suites: 67.
Pools / restaurant / short golf.
Credit cards accepted.VILLA PACIFICO
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-1177.
Fax 011-52 (322) 221-1433.
E-mail: pacifico@pvnet.com.mx.
Paseo de la Marina Sur S/N, Marina Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located north of Puerto Vallarta near the marina.
All inclusive.
Number of rooms and suites: 163.
Pools and gardens.
Credit cards accepted.VILLA VERA BEACH CLUB
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-1401.
Los Veneros, Costa Banderas.
Located 20 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
On the beach.
2 pools / bar / restaurant / horses / bikes / La Tortuga Restaurant.
First class resort on a great beach.
Come to where the crowds aren't!
Credit cards accepted.REEF CLUB EMBARCADO
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-1177.
Fax 011-52 (322) 221-1433.
E-mail: pacifico@pvnet.com.mx.
Paseo de la Marina Sur S/N, Marina Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located north of Puerto Vallarta near the marina.
All inclusive.
Number of rooms and suites: 200.
Credit cards accepted.
SOUTHERN HOTELS
The area south of Puerto Vallarta is where the first luxury hotels were built
outside of downtown Puerto Vallarta. These hotels are generally not new like
some of the hotels north of town, but are very well maintained. The hotels
south of town offer a tropical environment with a very 'old Mexico' charm and
feel to them, and are the first choice for travelers who want to get away
from the crowds.
Visit CONDOS IN VALLARTA for a taste of vacation property on the south side of Puerto Vallarta. Rentals available!
For more information on exclusive boutique hotels along Mexico's Costa Alegre visit
the web site of MEXICO BOUTIQUE HOTELS.
Both the exclusive El Tamarindo and the El Careyes Beach Resort await you on this magnificent
stretch of coast!
Information on luxury villas for rent in the Puerto Vallarta area can be reviewed on the web sites of
CASA VALERIE and VILLAS DE ORO.
CAMINO REAL PUERTO VALLARTA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-5000.
Toll free (800) 722-6466.
Fax 011-52 (322) 221-5400.
E-mail: pvr@caminoreal.com.
Playa Las Estacas, Apardo Postal 95, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 48300.
Located 2.5 miles south of town off of Mexico Highway 200 at Playa Las Estacas.
Web site: www.caminoreal.com/puertovallarta/.
Number of rooms and suites: 337.
On the beach.
Ocean view rooms / balconies / 2 pools / playground / 2 lighted tennis courts / secured parking / 4 restaurants / bar / gift shop / water sports / rental boats.
One of the best hotels in Puerto Vallarta. Much of the charm of this special hotel lies in it's location. It is well south of town away from the main city activities, yet close enough to get there in a short time when you want to tap into all of the energy that Puerto Vallarta offers. The other great thing about the location is the great private cove that this hotel is located on. It's like being on a semi-deserted Pacific beach, with all of the amenities of a first class hotel!
Inquire about the Camino Real Club for a step above the ordinary.
Credit cards accepted.
Review their web site for additional information.EL CAREYES BEACH RESORT
~ All InclusiveTelephone 011-52 (315) 351-0000.
Fax 011-52 (315) 351-0100.
Toll free (800) 325-3589.
Km. 53.5 Carretera Barra de Navidad, Costa Careyes, Jalisco, Mexico, 48983.
Web site: www.luxurycollection.com.
Located one hour south of Puerto Vallarta airport.
On the beach.
Number of rooms: 48.
Rooms and suites.
Hotel amenities: 61 acres / 2 pools / Jacuzzis / 4 restaurants / 3 bars / 500 square feet of meeting facilities / 2 tennis courts / golf nearby.
Room amenities: Private plunge pools / ocean views / television.
Located on one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in Mexico.EL TAMARINDO RESORT
~ All InclusiveTelephone 011-52 (315) 351-5032.
Fax 011-52 (315) 351-5070.
Toll free (800) 325-3589.
Km. 7.5 Carretera Melanque-Puerto Vallarta, Cihuatlan, Costa Careyes, Jalisco, Mexico, 48983.
Web site: www.luxurycollection.com.
Located one hour north of Manzanillo airport.
On the beach.
Number of rooms: 29.
Suites and villas.
Hotel amenities: 2,040 acres / 18 hole golf course / pool / Jacuzzis / restaurant / bar / 2,152 square feet of meeting facilities / 2 tennis courts.
Room amenities: Ocean views / television.
Located on a very secluded cove. Dining area overlooks pool and wonderful bay view!LA JOLLA DE MISMALOYA RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 226-0660.
Toll free (800) 223-6800.
Fax 011-52 (322) 228-0500.
E-mail: lajolla@lajollademismaloya.com.
Km. 11.5, Zona Hotelera Sur, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48300.
Located at the very south end of Banderas Bay on Mismaloya Beach.
15 minutes south of downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Web site: lajollademismaloya.com.
Number suites: 303.
On the beach.
Hotel amenities: Nine acres / 4 pools / 2 tennis courts / 5 restaurants / 4 bars / activity desk / health club / water sports available / mini-market / boutique / 11,667 square feet of meeting space / kid's program / golf nearby.
Room amenities: Televisions / direct dial telephones / marble bathrooms / in-room safes / mini-bars / ocean views.
A first class resort on one of Puerto Vallarta's best beaches.
Boat rides to Los Arcos are only $8.00 per person. Bring a mask and snorkel!
Credit cards accepted.PLAYA LOS ARCOS HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-1583.
Toll free (800) 648-2403.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-2418.
E-mail: losarcos@pvnet.com.mx.
Olas Altas #380, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48380.
Number of rooms and suites: 185.
On the beach.
2 pools / 2 restaurants / bar / activity desk / water sports available.
Located at Playa los Arcos in downtown PV
Credit cards accepted.LOS ARCOS SUITES
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0700.
Toll free (800) 648-2403.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-2418.
E-mail: losarcos@pvnet.com.mx.
Manuel M. Diegas #164, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48380.
Number of suites: 45.
On the beach.
Pool / restaurants / bar / activity desk / water sports available.
Located at Playa Los Arcos in downtown PV
Credit cards accepted.MAHAJUITAS RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-5808.
Fax 011-52 (322) 221-5808.
E-mail: msims@pvnet.com.mx.
Bahia Mahajuitas, Jalisco, Mexico, 48380.
Located on the very south end of Banderas Bay, neat Las Animas.
Number of casitas: 7.
On the beach.
Sitting on one of the best beaches in Mexico!
Small cove, jungle setting, clear waters...who needs Hawaii?
Check out their web site for additional information.
Credit cards accepted.BLUE BAY HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-5500.
Fax 011-52 (322) 221-5105.
E-mail: bbcpv@pvnet.com.mx.
Km. 4.5 Carretera Barra de Navidad, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 48300.
Located 10 minutes south of town.
Number of rooms and suites: 244.
All-inclusive resort.
On the beach.
Ocean view rooms /pool / gift shop.CLUB MEZA DEL MAR RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-4888.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-2308.
Amapas #380, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located just south of town about one half mile on Playa de Los Muertes, about 7 blocks south of the pier.
Number of rooms and suites: 128.
All-inclusive resort.
On the beach.
Ocean view rooms / balconies / pool / tennis court / gift shop.CASA IGUANA HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 228-0186.
Toll free: (877) 893-7654.
E-mail: mismaloyahotel@prodigy.com.mx.
Avenida 5 de Mayo #455, Playa Mismaloya, Jalisco, Mexico, 48380.
Located 5 miles south of town.
Number of rooms: 40.
All suites, 2 and 3 bedrooms plus living rooms and kitchens.
On the beach.
Hotel amenities: Pool / Jacuzzi / restaurant / bar.
Room amenities: Kitchens, living rooms, televisions.
Small cove, jungle setting, steps to beach.
Check out their web site for additional information.
Credit cards accepted.HOTEL PLAYAS CONCHAS CHINAS
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (322) 221-5770.
Post Office Box 346, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located one mile south of town.BRISAS DEL MAR HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-1800.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-6737.
Privada Abedul #10, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located south of town on a short cul-de-sac right off of Mexico Highway 200.
It's a 2 block walk to Playa los Muertes.
Prices from about $50 U.S.PRESIDENTE INTERCONTINENTAL PUERTO VALLARTA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 228-0507.
Fax 011-52 (322) 228-0609.
E-mail: intercon@pvnet.com.mx.
Km. 8 Carretera Barra de Navidad, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Apartado Postal 448, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 5 miles south of town off of Mexico Highway 200.
Number of rooms and suites: 120.
On the beach.
Ocean view rooms / pool / 2 restaurants / bar / lighted tennis court / balconies / gift shop / watersports.
One of the furthest locations from town, which can be nice if you just want to hang at the hotel and relax. This is a beautiful beach and the hotel is very nicely landscaped.YELAPA BUNGALOWS
Located about 30 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta by boat.
A true deserted beach in a jungle setting!
Spending the night here is rustic adventure, but one you are not likely to forget for a long time.
Reservations can be made at any local Puerto Vallarta travel agency.
DOWNTOWN HOTELS
There are many advantages of staying in a hotel downtown, not to mention the affordable rates. Most of the downtown hotels are within a short walking distance to the many shops and restaurants in town, and usually not more than a 10 to 15 minute walk to excellent beaches. Staying in town gives the traveler a much better feel for the town, it's people and the day to day culture of Puerto Vallarta.
ANDALE HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-1054.
Fax 011-52 (322) 223-0684.
E-mail: jorge@andales.com.
Calle Olas Altus #425, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Rooms at affordable rates.
Hotel, restaurant, bar.
Check their web site for additional information.ALEGRE HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-4793.
Fax 011-52 (322) 221-0190.
Located at F. Rodriguez #168, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Rooms for under $35.HACIENDA BUENAVENTURA HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322)
Located 5 minutes from downtown on the beach.
Number of rooms and suites: 210.
Pool / 2 restaurants / bar.CASA CORAZON
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (322) 222-1377 * (505) 523-4666.
Post Office Box 66, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Rooms under $40.CASA DE PUENTE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0749 * (415) 775-1970.
Puente Avenue Insugentes, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Rooms under $40.CONDO HOTEL BAHIA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-3740.
Fax 011-52 (322) 3-1380.
Amapas #299, Post Office Box 150, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located towards the very south end of town, on the east side of Amapas.
About a block from the beach! Rooms under $40.ENCINO HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0280.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-2573.
Located at #122 Avenida Juarez, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Rooms for under $30.FONTANA DEL MAR HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0712 * (800) 648-2403.
M. Dieguez 171, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located on the south end of town west of Pino Suarez.
About an 8 minute walk to the beach. Unless you walk slow ...then it's 10 minutes.GAVIOTAS VALLARTA HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-5500.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-5516.
Fco. I. Madero #154, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located just south of the Rio Cuale off of Olas Altas.
About a Frisbee throw from the beach! Also walking distance to town.GLORIA DEL MAR HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-5143.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-6737.
Located at #114 Amapas, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Rooms for under $30.SAN MARINO PLAZA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-3050.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-2431.
E-mail: snmarino@pvnet.com.mx.
Rudolfo Gomez #111, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Number of rooms: 62.
One, two and three bedroom units available.
On the beach.
Pool / ocean views / restaurant / bar.
Rooms under $65.POSADA RIO CUALE
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (322) 222-0450 * 011-52 (322) 222-1148.
Aquiles Serdan #224, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Post Office Box 146.
Located just south of Isla Rio Cuale, just west of Ignacio Vallarta.
3 blocks to the beach, and close to all of the action in downtown!POSADA ROGER HOTEL
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (322) 222-0836.
Located at Basillo Badillo #237, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Rooms under $35.PUERTO VALLARTA BEACH HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-5040.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-2176.
Calle Malecon s/n, Post Office Box 329, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located across the street from the beach at the very south end of town.SUITES BONITA VALLARTA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0583 * (800) 648-2403.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-2418.
M. Dieguez s/n, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
All suites, priced at around $75 per room.TROPICANO HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0912 * 011-52 (322) 222-0952.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-6737.
Amapas #214, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located about 3 blocks south of the pier.
Decent rooms for about $50.
An easy 5 minute walk to the beach!VILLA DEL MAR HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0785.
Located at #440 Madero, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Rooms for under $50.YASMIN HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0087.
Located at #168 Basilio Badillo, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Rooms for about $20.LA PALMAS HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-0650.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-0543.
E-mail: palmaspv@pvnet.com.mx.
Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio s/n, Zona Hotelera, Puerto Vallarta.
On the beach.
Rooms for about $60.LOS ARCOS VALLARTA HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-1712.
Fax 011-52 (322) 224-2418.
E-mail: losarcos@pvnet.com.mx.
Manuel M. Diegues #171, Zona Hotelera, Puerto Vallarta.
Number of rooms: 40.
On the beach.
Rooftop pool / terrace / restaurant / bar.PREMIER HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-3737.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-3546.
E-mail: ventas@buenaventurahoteles.com.
Km. 11.5, Zona Hotelera, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48350.
Number of rooms: 83.
On the beach.
Pool / terraces.HACIENDA HOTEL AND SPA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 226-6667.
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio #2699, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48350.
Sweat lodge / corporal treatment / yoga / tai-chi / message.
Restaurant Los Portales.
Looking for a fantastic place to stay while in Puerto Vallarta? Try La Jolla Mismaloya Resort sitting on a spectacular sandy cove south of town. The hotel and staff are dedicated to making your stay memorable one, and the location of the resort has got to be one of the best coves on the west coast of Mexico. Even if you can't stay here it's worth the 20 minute drive south of town to have a lunch excursion! If you want to experience a spotless hotel on a white sandy beach with jungles framing the coast and crystal clear waters....this is it!
Visit the web site of DOLPHIN ADVENTURES for a unique experience in Puerto Vallarta!
If Mismaloya sounds good but you want a location more removed from civilization, head north of Puerto Vallarta to the recently opened Four Seasons Punta Mita. It does not get any better than this. This place is top cabin...bring money.
The huge Bay of Banderas provides many of the recreational options in Puerto Vallarta. Swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, sailing and more await you in the clear and warm waters of this large bay.
Also, on land, many additional options including golf and tennis await the visitor who has enough energy to put down the drink and leave the pool area!
For water sports of various kinds contact MARINA AQUA SPORTS at 011-52 (322) 228-0455 or aquasports@lajolla demismaloya.com.
Want to escape the tourist crowds? Try a sea cruise down the coast with VALLARTA ADVENTURES to the empty beaches of Las Caletas!
Go Carts can be rented at KARTING INTERNATIONAL 7 days a week 011-52 (322) 221-2293.
Off road buggies can be rented at MAXIMO OFFROAD RALLY located downtown at Calle Cardenal #160 and from MUD RATS at 011-52 (322) 222-3802. Jungle tours available.
The Mayan Palace Resort offers a water park open to the public 011-52 (322) 221-1155.
SPLASH is another water park north of town at the entrance to Nuevo Vallarta.
They are open daily and can be reached at 011-52 (322) 297-0708.
For those who want to get messy PAINTBALL VALLARTA is open daily, telephone 01152 (322) 224-1105.
Bird hunting in the hills north and south of PV can be arranged with Ernie Pigati at 011-52 (322) 224-2203.
BIKE-MEX ADVENTURES offers jungle and mountain biking at 011-52 (322) 223-1680 as does B-B-Bobby's Bikes at 011-52 (322) 223-0008 and Natura Expeditions at 011-52 (322) 224-0410.
Bowling is available north of town in Marina Vallarta 011-52 (322) 221-0505.
Swimming with dolphins can be arranged with VALLARTA ADVENTURE.
Bungee Jumping is south of town towards Mismaloya on the ocean side of the Highway. If the Bungee breaks your second jump is free.
Since many of PV's recreational options are in the water check out the current OCEAN WATER TEMPERATURE in Puerto Vallarta.
For additional information on protecting your skin while enjoying the tropical Mexican sun take a look at the SUNSCREEN TIPS section of Mexico Expo.
DIVING * FISHING * GOLFING * HORSEBACK * KAYAKS
SAILING * SURFING * TENNIS * WINDSURFING
DIVING
Good diving locations in the Puerto Vallarta area include the clear water,
rock formations and colorful fish of LOS ARCOS (south of town - off of
Mismaloya Beach), ISLAS MARIETAS (north of town - off of Punta de Mita)
and PUNTA MITA (at the far northern end of the bay). Underwater life can
include dolphins, manta rays, and migrating humpback whales!
EL MORRO is a pinnacle dive located 26 miles off of Puerto Vallarta, and
CHIMO is another intimate dive location not far from town. Sea life at
both locations is abundant!
For a fast and easy snorkel trip take a taxi to Mismaloya Beach and
hire a panga to take you to nearby Los Arcos. The boat rate is under
$8 per person, and you can rent a mask and snorkel for another $8 per
person.
For more information on Scuba Diving adventures in Mexico and other locations visit the web site of GOOD TIME IN THE WATER.
PUERTO VALLARTA TOURS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-4935.
Toll free (866) 217-9704.
E-mail: info@puertovallartatours.net.
Located in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Web site: www.puertovallartatours.net.
Dive and snorkel trips to the best locations north and south of Puerto Vallarta.
Also offering canopy tours, fishing, ATV tours and more.
24 hour customer service.
Free Puerto Vallarta discount card with every reservation!
Open 7 days a week.
The Friendly Faces of Puerto Vallarta.
Review their web site for additional information.CHICO'S DIVE SHOP
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-1895.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-1897.
E-mail: staff@chicos-diveshop.com.
Paseo Diaz Ordaz #770, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located at the northern end of the seaside Malecon.
Dive trips organized, snorkel trips, and equipment rentals.
PADI 5 Star Dive Center.
Open 7 days a week 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Serving Puerto Vallarta since 1968.MARINA MISMALOYA DIVE CENTER
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (322) 228-0455.
E-mail: aquasports@lajolla demismaloya.com.
Hotel La Jolla de Mismaloya.
Located at Km. 11.5 Carr. a Barra de Navidad, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Dive trips organized and equipment rentals.
Open 7 days a week.VALLARTA ADVENTURES
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (322) 297-1212.
E-mail: info@vallarta-adventures.com.
Web site: www.vallarta-adventures.com.
Dive trips organized plus swimming with dolphins.
Snorkeling adventures also.
Review their web site for additional information.
FISHING
The waters off of Puerto Vallarta are full of life! Long before the tourists hit the cobblestone streets of PV many of the local inhabitants made their living from the sea.
Each year the International Sailfish Tournament takes place during the first week in November, offering big bucks and tons of fun!
Catch and Release is encouraged if you are not planning on eating what you catch. Inform your skipper of your intentions up front, and then again when your hook-up has been reviewed boat-side.
Although boat fishing is usually necessary for large game fish, surf fishing is productive on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta. The rocks at the south end of town often feature sierra, mullet, pargo and torito.
Fishing packages to Puerto Vallarta can also be arranged with CASS TOURS and REEL ONE IN. Check out their web sites!
For fresh water bass fishing contact Natura Expeditions at 011-52 (322) 224-0410.
COOPERATIVE DE PESCADORES
Located at the northern end of the waterfront Malecon.
Half day fishing trips for sailfish and smaller game fish.
Rates very depending upon the size of the boat, how far you want to go out, and whether or not bait is included in the price. On most trips it is best to bring along lunch and drinks.PUERTO VALLARTA TOURS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-4935.
Toll free (866) 217-9704.
E-mail: info@puertovallartatours.net.
Located in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Web site: www.puertovallartatours.net.
Fising trips to the best locations north and south of Puerto Vallarta.
Also offering diving, snorkeling, canopy tours, ATV tours and more.
24 hour customer service.
Free Puerto Vallarta discount card with every reservation!
Open 7 days a week.
The Friendly Faces of Puerto Vallarta.
Review their web site for additional information.MARINA MISMALOYA FISHING
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (322) 228-0455.
E-mail: aquasports@lajolla demismaloya.com.
Hotel La Jolla de Mismaloya.
Located at Km. 11.5 Carr. a Barra de Navidad, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Fishing excursions in the waters off of PV.
Open 7 days a week.FISHING WITH CAROLINA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-7250.
E-mail: fishingwithcarolina@hotmail.com.
Fishing on the 30' Uniflite sportfisher Carolina.
Private charters or fishing parties.
Fully equipped for bay and ocean fishing.
Open 7 days a week.CHARTER DREAMS SPORTFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-2522.
Fishing charters.
Call for rates and reservations.MASTER BAITERS SPORTFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (322) 209-0498.
Fishing charters with "no-fish no-pay" policy.
Open 7 days a week.SEA MAGIC SPORTFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0263.
Fishing charters.
Open 7 days a week.STRIKE ONE SPORTFISHING
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-2595.
Fishing charters.
Open 7 days a week.NATURA EXPEDITIONS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-0410.
Bass fishing!
GOLF
There are two 18 hole golf courses in the Puerto Vallarta area. Early T-times are
hardest to get, and playing in the heat and humidity of mid day is a great excuse
for a bad day!
For more information on golfing packages to Puerto Vallarta check with the folks
at BEST GOLF.
EL TAMARINDO COUNTRY CLUB
Telephone 011-52 (335) 221-5031.
Located in Costa Careyes, Jalisco, Mexico.
Approximately 45 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta.
Number of holes: 18.
Par: 72.
Champ: 6,500 / Men 6,300 / Women: 5,800.
Carts and caddies available.
Dave Fleming designed course on a coastline and jungle setting.FLAMINGO GOLF COURSE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 298-0606.
Located 8 miles north of the Puerto Vallarta Airport off of Highway 200, in the Mexican state of Nayarit (one hour earlier time zone).
Number of holes: 18.
Par: 71.
Club house / snack bar / putting green / Pro Shop / credit cards.
Caddies and carts available.
During the summer wet season the greens grow pretty fast and can create a challenge for afternoon duffers. Snakes in the rough, caddy required!ISLA NAVIDAD GOLF COURSE
Telephone 011-52 (335) 5-5103.
Paseo Loma Large #3885, Isla Navidad, Mexico.
Located approximately 45 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta.
Number of holes: 27.
Par: 72.
Rating: 73.9.
Champ: 6,469 / Men: 6,469 Women: 5,152.
Carts and caddies available.
Million dollar island green on the 18th hole not to be missed!MARINA VALLARTA GOLF COURSE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0171 * 011-52 (322) 221-0545.
Fax 011-52 (322) 221-0171.
E-mail: foremexico@ourclub.com.
Located just east of Marina Vallarta, north of Puerto Vallarta.
Joe Fingers designed.
Number of holes: 18.
Par: 71.
Rating: 72.0.
Champ: 6,700 / Men: 6,093 / Women: 5,259.
Clubhouse / restaurant / snack bar / pro-shop / bar / putting green / on course beverage service.
Carts and caddies available.
Joe Finger designed golf course offering several seaside holes, alligators and other wildlife. Carts and caddies are mandatory.
Some of the hotels in Puerto Vallarta have affiliations for their guests.PUNTA MITA GOLF CLUB
Located at Punta Mita, 35 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.
Number of holes: 18.
Par: 72.
Rating: Not yet rated.
Hotel / club house / restaurant / snack bar / putting green / pro shop.
Carts and caddies available.
Jack Nicklaus signature championship golf course.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Horseback riding is often available on the beach near the larger hotels. A shoreline ride on a healthy steed is an awesome memory! There are also planned rides into the local mountains from these two companies:
RANCHO OJOS DE AGUA
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (322) 224-0606.
E-mail: ranchojo@pvnet.com.mx.
Trail rides in the foothills behind Puerto Vallarta.
Well trained horses and experienced guides.
Small groups for all levels of riding.
Over 18 years of experience.PUERTO VALLARTA TOURS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-4935.
Toll free (866) 217-9704.
E-mail: info@puertovallartatours.net.
Located in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Web site: www.puertovallartatours.net.
Horseback riding trips to the best locations north and south of Puerto Vallarta.
Also offering diving, snorkeling, canopy tours, fishing, ATV tours and more.
24 hour customer service.
Free Puerto Vallarta discount card with every reservation!
Open 7 days a week.
The Friendly Faces of Puerto Vallarta.
Review their web site for additional information.RANCHO MANOLO
Located on the right side of Mismaloya Bridge.
Approximately 7 miles south of downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Tours to El Eden Restaurant and Mismaloya beach.
Rides from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2, 3 and 4 hour tours available.
Lunch included in the 4 hour tour.
Insurance included on all rides.
Horsing around since 1990.RANCHO EL CHARRO
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-0114.
E-mail: aguirre@pvnet.com.mx.
Guided 3 to 8 hour rides in the Sierra Madre Mountains behind Puerto Vallarta. Reservation are required. Most travel agents in town can also make your reservation.RANCHO PALMA REAL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-2120.
Daily trail rides of 3 hours.RANCHO OJOS DE AGUA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-8240.
Organized trail rides in the foothills behind Puerto Vallarta.
Reservations required. Transportation included.NATURA EXPEDITIONS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-0410.
3, 5 and 9 hour rides available.
KAYAKING
Because of the tall mountains directly behind Puerto Vallarta, the winds
stay low most of the time. This makes for calm seas and excellent kayaking!
The clear waters of El Arco are great for fish watching!
MARINA MISMALOYA KAYAK
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (322) 228-0455.
E-mail: aquasports@lajolla demismaloya.com.
Hotel La Jolla de Mismaloya.
Located at Km. 11.5 Carr. a Barra de Navidad, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Kayak rentals and excursions.
Open 7 days a week.PUERTO VALLARTA TOURS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-4935.
Toll free (866) 217-9704.
E-mail: info@puertovallartatours.net.
Located in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Web site: www.puertovallartatours.net.
Ocean kayak trips to the best locations north and south of Puerto Vallarta.
Also offering canopy tours, diving, fishing, ATV tours and more.
24 hour customer service.
Free Puerto Vallarta discount card with every reservation!
Open 7 days a week.
The Friendly Faces of Puerto Vallarta.
Review their web site for additional information.OPEN AIR EXCURSIONS
Telephone (800) 484-5506.
Kayak adventures in the Puerto Vallarta area.
SAILING
Each year the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Sailing Regatta starts during
the fall. This event brings in blue-water sailors from all over the world and
the party afterwards is world-class!
Most sailors hit Puerto Vallarta after cruising down the BAJA coast and then
running across from CABO SAN LUCAS or LA PAZ. Boaters looking to travel in
Mexican waters can increase the safety and enjoyment of their adventure by
keeping a copy of MEXICO BOATING GUIDE and CHARLIE'S CHARTS
on board. Both of these publications contain a wealth of information for the
Mexico sailor. GERRY CHARTS by good old Gerry are another great option.
For boat permits and entry documents contact ROMERO'S MEXICO SERVICE.
Pirate ship sailing in the waters off of Puerto Vallarta can be enjoyed with
MARIGALANTE CRUISES 011-52 (322) 223-0875.
Boat charters can also be arranged with ADS Marine at 011-52 (322) 224-8516.
For more information on sailing the waters off of Puerto Vallarta contact CAT BALLOU.
Visit THE LOG for more information on the marina facilities in Puerto Vallarta and other
ports in Mexico!
VALLARTA ADVENTURES
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (322) 297-1212.
E-mail: info@vallarta-adventures.com.
Web site: www.vallarta-adventures.com.
Sailing adventures plus swimming with dolphins.
Snorkeling adventures also.
Review their web site for additional information.PUERTO VALLARTA TOURS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-4935.
Toll free (866) 217-9704.
E-mail: info@puertovallartatours.net.
Located in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Web site: www.puertovallartatours.net.
Sailing trips to the best locations north and south of Puerto Vallarta.
Also offering canopy tours, fishing, diving, ATV tours and more.
24 hour customer service.
Free Puerto Vallarta discount card with every reservation!
Open 7 days a week.
The Friendly Faces of Puerto Vallarta.
Review their web site for additional information.BORA BORA TRIMARAN
Located in Marina Vallarta.
Snorkel and sunset excursions along the Puerto Vallarta southern coastline.
Reservations available through most travel agencies.
SURFING
Banderas Bay does not receive most swells hitting Mexico's west coast. The
closest good surf break to downtown PV is PUNTA MITA, the furthest point
north on Banderas Bay. This point break is exposed to west and south swells.
A wet suit is rarely required as the water temperature in Puerto Vallarta
usually bottoms out in the low 70's in late winter / early spring and heats
up to the mid to high 80's in late summer!
Visit HORIZONS WEST for information on surf expeditions north of Puerto Vallarta.
Also located on the mainland north of P.V. is COSTA AZUL surf resort, a great place for surfers looking for a relaxed surfing environment.
Drop in on the web site of SURFARIMEX for additional information on surf tours into Mexico!
SIESTAS & OLAS is a very fun film about surfing Mexico. The action in the film starts off with epic Baja at Scorpion Bay, and then transitions to the awesome sliders and bone crunchers of mainland Mexico. The film was produced by Dan-O Surf Films in Santa Barbara, California (by Dan Wosniak), and can be purchased on video and DVD at your local surf shop or by visiting their web site. See it and feel good.
And for a good time on-line drop your Sex Wax and check out the Reef Brazil girls at the REEF web site.
SWELL.COM always has good stuff to check out when you can't go surfing and need your fix.
Leave your wet suit at home and grab your rash guard. The OCEAN TEMPERATURES in Mexico are nice all year long!
SAN BLAS
Located 90 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.
Miles of beach break, lefts and rights!MATACHIN BAY
Located 75 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.
Right point break.SANTA CRUZ
Located 70 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.
Left point break.PUNTA SAYULITA
Located less than an hour from Puerto Vallarta.
Reef and point breaks.
Costa Azul Resort is a good place to stay.PUNTA MITA
Located about a half hour north of town.
Right point and reef break.
TENNIS
Puerto Vallarta offers an official Tennis Center, plus several hotels offer
very good tennis facilities.
Contact Continental Plaza Tennis Club at 011-52 (322) 224-0123 Extension 500
for lessons and match info.
JOHN NEWCOMBE TENNIS CENTER
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-0123.
Located at the Continental Plaza Vallarta Hotel (near the Villa Vallarta Shopping Center).
Well maintained courts and reasonable fees.LOS TULES TENNIS CENTER
Telephone 011-52 (322) 226-1030.
Located next to the Fiesta Americana Hotel.MAYAN PALACE TENNIS CENTER
Telephone 011-52 (322) 226-1595.
Located next to the Fiesta Americana Hotel.
WINDSURFING
Serious windsurfers will not find any challenges in the waters off of Puerto Vallarta. The tall mountains behind the city prevent the winds from hitting the coast. Beginners will enjoy easy breezes in the afternoons in the clear warm waters.
Puerto Vallarta offers many excellent dining options...everything from casual eateries to elegant and expensive. Don't take the easy way out and eat all of your meals in the hotel you are staying in! Get out there and explore!
During the 1990's Puerto Vallarta went on a multi-million dollar clean water campaign to provide exceptionally safe water for tourists and residents. This plan has been very effective, and most of the intestinal problems that had been experienced by Puerto Vallarta travelers in the past are no longer a factor.
For a fun walkabout and dining excursion on the south end of town check out the RIVER CUALE ISLAND area. Restaurants mixed with shops in an intimate park-like setting make for a fun shopping experience.
Another "restaurant row" in town is Calle Basilio Badilo, running 3 blocks between Pino Suarez and Avenida Insurgentes. Fares include seafood, Mexican food, as well as Argentenian dishes and much more.
The accepted dress code in Puerto Vallarta is "vacation casual". You can get dressed up if you want to, but you can get dressed down and nobody will care.!
Like most Mexican resorts tipping is appreciated in Puerto Vallarta. If you have had a waiter or waitress who has gone out of his or her way to make your dining experience exceptional, tipping is a gracious way to say thank you. A normal tip is about 10% and more for great service.
Looking for a fun restaurant in downtown PV with killer views of the Malecon action? Cheeseburger in Paradise and Carlos O'Brien's are the Hot Tips! Each of these two restaurants has upstairs tables with wonderful views!
IN PUERTO VALLARTA * * * OUT OF TOWN
ABADIA RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-1374.
E-mail: abadia@accessmexico.com.
Avenida Hidalgo #224, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located in the center of town.
Specialty: Mexican.
Trendsetting cuisine by Chef Jose Ruiz Ortiz.CHEF ROGER RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-5900.
E-mail: chefroger@pvnet.com.mx.
#267 Agustin Rodrigues, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Specialty: Continental.
Located in the center of town.
Diverse menu with a casual dress code. Creative menu, bakery on site.
Open from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.DAIQUIRI DICK'S
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0566.
E-mail: daiquirid@pvnet.com.mx.
Olas Altus #314, Los Muertes, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in front of Los Muertes beach.
Specialty: Mexican.
Open until 10:30 p.m.
Oceanside dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Visa, Master Card and Banamex accepted.
Closed Wednesdays from May 1 to October 31.DOLCE VIDA RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-3852.
Avenida P. Diaz Ordaz #674, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Specialty: Pizza.
Ocean views and a full bar to boot.
A bit of Italy in Puerto Vallarta!
Open from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.FELIPE'S RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-3820.
Prolongacion Insurgentes #466, Col. Altavista, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Specialty: Continental.
Reservations recommended.LA PALAPA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-5225.
E-mail: info@lapalapapv.com.
Avenida Pulpito #103, Playa Los Muertes, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in front of Los Muertes beach.
Specialty: Tropical Gourmet.
Open from 12:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Full bar also.
Visa, Master Card and American Express accepted.
Review their web site for additional information.LA PETITE FRANCE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 293-0900.
Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio, Km. 2.5, Hotel Zone, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Specialty: French.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Visa, Master Card and American Express accepted.LAS PALOMAS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-3156.
paseo de la Marina #245, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Specialty: Mexican.
Also serving seafood.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
20 years of service!
Visa, Master Card accepted.LE BISTRO JAZZ CAFE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0283.
E-mail: lebistro@lebisrto.com.mx.
Rio Cuala Island #16-A, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located on Rio Cuale Island on the south side of town.
Specialty: Continental.
Outdoor and indoor dining, casual dress in an elegant setting.
Open 9:00 a.m. to midnight, closed Sunday.MEZZALUNA RISTORANTE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0393.
E-mail: bvvallarta@aol.com.
Hidalgo #550, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Specialty: Italian.
Open from 6:00 p.m. until midnight.
Visa, Master Card accepted.
Closed Sundays.PIPIS RESTAURANT
E-mail: pipis@pvnet.com.mx.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Specialty: Guacamole.
Famous for Mexican food, margaritas and huge portions.
Open from 1:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Visa, Master Card accepted.RIVER CAFE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-0788.
E-mail: rivercafe@rivercafe.com.mx.
Isla Rio Cuale Local 4,Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located along the Cuale River.
Specialty: International.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.
Visa, Master Card and American Express accepted.ARCHIE'S WOK
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0411.
Francisco Rodriguez #130, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Specialty: Asian.
Bar and good food.
Since 1986.BILL'S BAR AND GRILL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 293-2060.
Berlin #103, Col. Versalles, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located at the corner of Hamburgo.
Specialty: American.
Pool, games, lounge, TV, music.
Open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Most credit cards not accepted.CAFE DES ARTISTAS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-3228.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-3227.
E-mail: artistes@pvnet.com.mx.
Calle Guadalupe Sanchez #740, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48300.
Specialty: French
Located 3 blocks in from the ocean.
Custom French and Mexican cuisine in a casual environment.
Bar and entertainment.
Credit cards accepted.
Open 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.CARLOS O'BRIAN'S
Telephone (322) 222-1444.
Paseo Diaz Ordaz #786, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located on the north end of the Malecon.
Specialty: Fun!
Another one of those wacky bars started by the Anderson Group.
If you can't have a good time her you should go back to your hotel.
Don't forget your pocket protector.
A variety menu of Mexican and American food.
Buy a T-shirt on the way out..they need the money.CAFE MAXIMILIAN
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-0760.
E-mail: maximilli@pvnet.com.mx.
Olas Altas 380 B, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located in the older part of town, back from the ocean.
In the Los Muertes beach area. Specialty: Austrian.
Indoor and outdoor dining with a continental menu, plus good pastries and coffee.
Some credit cards accepted.
Open from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and closed Sunday.CAFE SAN CRISTOBAL
Telephone 011-52 (322)
Calle Corona #172, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 2 blocks north of the main plaza.
Specialty: Sandwiches.
Also serving fresh fruit, deserts and coffee.COCO TROPICAL RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-5485.
E-mail: cocotropical@pvnet.com.mx.
Olas Altus and Basilio Badillo, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located near the center of town.
Specialty: Mediterranean.
Continental menu with spectacular ocean views.
Open from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.DE SANTOS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-3052.
Morelos #771, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in the center of town.
Specialty: Mediterranean.
Open daily from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Visa, Master Card and American Express accepted.
Bar open until 4:00 a.m.DON PEDRO'S
Telephone 011-52 (322) 275-0229.
Marlin 2, Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico.
Located on the beach.
Specialty: Mediterranean.
Spectacular views of the beach and ocean!
Open 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Visa, Master Card and American Express accepted.EL CANDIL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0800 EXT. 1343.
Hotel Hacienda Cora, Pelicanos #311, Marina Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in front of Los Muertes beach.
Specialty: Gourmet.
Open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Visa, Master Card and American Express accepted.EL DORADO BEACH CLUB
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-1511.
Amapas & Pulpito, Playa Los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in front of Los Muertes beach.
Specialty: Seafood.
Open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Spectacular view included free with every meal.HOOTERS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-1281.
Avenida Zaragoza #120, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located in front of Los Muertes beach.
Specialty: Gourmet.
Almost famous wings, seafood, sandwiches and salads.
Open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Visa, Master Card and American Express accepted.LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-1585.
Malecon, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located right in the middle of the action.
Specialty: Cuban.
Restaurant, bar and fun place to hang out.
Souvenir and cigar shop also.
Since 1942.LA TERRAZA DE ROMA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0560.
Condominio Puesta del Sol, Local #2, Marina Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 10 minutes north of downtown Puerto Vallara.
Specialty: Italian.
Piano music in the evenings.
Open from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Visa, Master Card accepted.LOS ARBOLITOS RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-4725.
Lazaro Cardenas y Camino de la Ribera, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in the center of town.
Specialty: Mexican.
Also serving fresh seafood and a full bar.
Open 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 366 days a year.MARISCOS TINO'S
Telephone 011-52 (322) 826-5584.
Avenida #333 and Revolucion, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in Pitillal.
Specialty: Seafood.
Full bar available
Open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.MARK'S BAR AND GRILL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 298-0303.
Lazaro Cardenas #56, Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico.
Located north of Puerto Vallarta.
Specialty: Contemporary.
Open noon until 11:00 p.m.
Visa, Master Card accepted.
Closed Tuesdays.MEMO'S PANCAKE HOUSE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-6272.
Basilio Badillo #289, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 4 blocks south of Rio Cuale on the south side of town.
Specialty: Breakfasts.
Probably the best breakfast house in PV Pancakes, waffles, omelets, eggs, and your favorite cup of Joe.
Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed holidays.MIGUELITO'S
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-1263.
Basilio Badillo #287, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in old Vallarta.
Specialty: International.
Open from 5:00 p.m.
Visa, Master Card accepted.MOGAMBO RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-3476.
Paseo Diaz #646, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in the center of town.
Specialty: Continental.
Diverse menu with casual dress code.
Open noon to 1:00 a.m.
Most credit cards not accepted.MR. CREAM PANCAKES
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0699.
Marina Sol Condominiums, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located north of town on the Marina Vallarta boardwalk.
Specialty: Breakfasts.
Exterior terrace dining and interior dining.
Open daily 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.NO NAME CAFE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-2508.
Located in the center of town.
Specialty: Pizza.
Also serving pasta, sandwiches, ribs and beer.
Happy hour with imported drinks.
Visa and Master Card accepted.OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio #4690, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in the center of town.
Specialty: American grub.
Big screen TV for sports and events.
Play Land for the little Tikes.
Open daily at 2:00 p.m.
Most credit cards accepted.PIE IN THE SKY BAKERY
Telephone 011-52 (322) 298-0838.
E-mail: pits@pvnet.com.mx.
Located in the center of town.
Specialty: Desserts.
Wedding cakes, pies, and other sweets.PORTO BELLO
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0003.
E-mail: pbello@pvnet.com.mx.
Marina Sol, Local 7, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located 10 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.
Specialty: Italian.
Open from noon until 11:00 p.m.
Visa, Master Card and American Express accepted.RINCON DE BUENAS AIRES
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-2088.
Olas Altus at R. Gomez, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Specialty: Argentina.
Open from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Visa, Master Card and American Express accepted.
Second location in Marina Vallarta.SAND BAR RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0894.
Located in the Hotel Marsol Terrace.
Just up from Los Muertos Beach.
Specialty: Beach food.
Open from 8:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.SENIOR FROG'S
Telephone (322) 222-5171.
Venustiano Carranza #218, Emilliano, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located four blocks south of Cuale Island on the main street.
Specialty: American.
The Anderson Group has done it again. Fun food and fun service!
You like hamburgers? I've got your hamburger right here.
Bring your own salt.SHRIMP FACTORY
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0812.
Ignacio L. Vallarta #237, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta,
Mexico.
Specialty: Shrimp.
Also serving up large portions of fun!
Open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.TEQUILA'S CAFE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-2733.
Galeana #104, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located oceanfront.
Specialty: Mexican.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open until 10:00 p.m.
Visa, Master Card accepted.TRIO RESTAURANT & BAR
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-2196.
E-mail: trio@pvnet.com.mx.
264 Guerrero, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48300.
Located two blocks from the main square in downtown PV
Specialty: Mediterranean.
A first class dining experience featuring a very diverse International menu.
Open daily from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, and for lunch from noon to 4:00 p.m. during November through April.
Visa, Master card and American Express accepted.
RESTAURANTS IN PUERTO VALLARTA
Dining in downtown Puerto Vallarta can be an exciting event. Walking the cobblestone streets in the warm evening air sets the perfect stage for an enjoyable night on the town.
RESTAURANTS OUTSIDE TOWN
Even though there are plenty of excellent restaurants in and around town, it can be fun to head out of town for a dining excursion. A few choices include:
CHICO'S PARADISE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0747.
Km. 20, Carretera A Colima, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located about 25 minutes south of town, up from Mismaloya Beach.
Good food in a river setting of rocks, pools and waterfalls.
No electricity, open during the daylight hours only.
For a great table with the best waterfall views go through the restaurant and then turn right for the lower palapa table just above the pools!
Carlos Fiesta loves the ribs here!
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.CHINO'S PARAISO
Located in El Eden, south of PV and about 3 miles inland from the coastal village of Boca de Tomatlan.
A variety menu in an open air venue, surrounded by tropical foliage and next to a stream. Mostly tourists, but you are a tourist so enjoy it! Go before or after the prime lunch hours to avoid the crowds.
Just like Chico's Paradise but different.EL JARDIN DEL EDEN RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-1084.
South of Puerto Vallarta on Highway 200.
Located on the pools of the Rio Mismaloya.
Eating is fun...swimming is encouraged!
Open daily.LA HACIENDA RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0590.
lazaro Cardenas #388, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Specialty: Mexican.
Muy romantico!
Since 1978.LA PERLA RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-5000.
Located in the Camino Real Hotel, 1.5 miles south of Puerto Vallarta on Highway 200. Good food, excellent service, ocean views, entertainment, and valet parking.
Open 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.LA PIAZZETTA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0650.
Olas Altus & Rodolfo Gomez #143, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located up from Los Muertas beach.
Specialty: Italian.
Open Monday through Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.LAS GAVIOTAS RESTAURANT
Located at Playa Los Arcos, south of town, near Mismaloya.
Palapa dining behind the lagoon in a jungle-beach setting.
Bring a camera and a bathing suit!MIKADO RESTAURANT
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0004.
Avenida Paseo de la Marina #5, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located in the Marriott Casa Magna Hotel, 3 miles north of town.
Japanese sushi bar, table-side cooking, fun chefs!
Cocktails and food from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Most credit cards accepted.
If you have come to Puerto Vallarta to party, you have come to the right place! The night life in Puerto Vallarta is legendary and world-class. In fact, if you do it as well as the locals do, you will very likely see the sun rise before your head finally hits your pillow!
Although there is some action prior to midnight, things really get down from midnight to 4 a.m. The locals are into disco music big time, so don't expect the DJ to play Mick Jagger or Smash Mouth. Staying up late and dancing is the perfect excuse for laying low pool-side in the morning!
Don't expect to be able to get in to a disco with shorts and a T-shirt... dress codes take a notch up in the evening, especially at the discos. Expect to pay a moderate cover charge at most discos, although it is usually well worth it!
If you are out for a night of clubbing in PV do yourself and everyone else in town a favor...take a taxi. The parking in downtown is very tight and taxis make an evening on the town that much more fun.
One more thing. Yes, it is tempting to dance and drink until 4 a.m. but getting too wiped out to crawl to the pool or the beach the next morning is a bummer!
And for those of you that are curious...yes the '100 Mile Rule' is in effect for visitors to PV The hundred mile rule states that there are 'no' rules when you are least 100 miles from home. This is similar to the 'Mexico Rule' which states that 'whatever happens in Mexico stays in Mexico.' Ole!
Contact PUERTO VALLARTA TOURS for more fun things to do at night in PV!
BARS * DANCE CLUBS
BARS
CARLOS O'BRIAN'S
Telephone (322) 222-1444.
Paseo Diaz Ordaz #786, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located on the north end of the Malecon.
Another one of those wacky bars started by the Anderson Group.
If you can't have a good time her you should go back to your hotel and start packing!
Carlos Fiesta spent a week here one night...SENIOR FROG'S
Telephone (322) 222-5171.
Venustiano Carranza #218, Emilliano, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Located four blocks south of Cuale Island on the main street.
The Anderson Group has done it again. This place is totally fun!
Most people who come here wear clothes, but if you want to come naked that is okay too.
Bring bail money...ANDALE
Calle Olas Altas #425, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located near the corner of Avenida Rodriguez, near the Los Muertos Pier
Video bar, music, food, diverse age group.COLLAGE DISCO
Located north of town in Marina Vallarta.
Dancing, satellite TV sporting events, and a lively environment!FRIDAY LOPEZ
Located in the Fiesta Americana Hotel.
Sports bar, Karaoki, live music and lots of action!HARD ROCK CAFE
Just like all the other Hard Rock Cafe's you have been to, but a lot more Mexicans.
A very active environment with non-stop music, videos and fun waiters.
A short walk to the ocean if you want to take a dip!LA IGUANA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0105.
Calle Lazaro Cardenas #311, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Located near the corner of Avenida Constitucion.
Buffet dinner with lots of action! Live mariachis, rope twirling, dancers and and even a piņata!
Shows begin Thursday and Sunday at 7:00 p.m.LA PACHANGA
Avenida Mexico #918, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
A fun nightclub with a live floor show of Mexican-style fiestas plus dinner buffets. Check out the fireworks!THAILAND AGENCY
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-1687.
Located 5 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Escort services and model agency. Yikes!
DANCE CLUBS
CACTUS CLUB
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-0391.
Ignacio L. Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
The place to disco your buns off.CHRISTINE'S DISCO
Telephone 011-52 (322) 224-6990.
Located at the Krystal Vallarta Hotel.
Nightly laser light show starts at around 11:00 p.m.
Free dancing to the wee hours after that.CLUB MIRAGE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 221-0162.
Live Cuban Music, hot dance shows, mucho senioritas!FACTORY CLUB
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-6800.
Paseo de las Garzas, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Hot, hot, hot!MOGAMBO CLUB
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-6496.
Avenida Diaz Ordaz, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Ricky Martin dances here!THE ZOO
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-4945.
Avenida Diaz Ordaz #630, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
A younger crowd looking for a good time.
Bring a monkey.TROPIGALA CLUB
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-3875.
Ricky Ricardo slept here.
Shopping is almost a recreation in Puerto Vallarta! The town is loaded with shops of all kinds, with merchandise from many different parts of Mexico and Central America. Jewelry, clothing, furniture, leather goods, pottery and ceramics and lots of hats!
All shops take pesos, the vast majority take U.S. dollars, and an increasing number of shops will now accept credit cards. If you are paying in U.S. dollars you'll have better luck if you have smaller currency. Larger bills such as $50's and $100's will get you smiles but probably not much change. Bring lots of $1's, $5's and $10's from home.
Although some degree of price negotiations is expected at the smaller and family-run shops, prices are not as flexible in the larger and nicer shops.
Looking for a great inexpensive gift that is easy to pack in you luggage? Stop by one of the three Carlos n' Charlie's Official Restaurant Stores for a fun tee-shirt!
Visit the web site of JOHN RAMOS to review his unique and colorful Mexico art work.
SHOPPING AREAS * SHOPS & STORES
SHOPPING AREAS
MARINA PLAZA
Located north of Puerto Vallarta in Marina Vallarta.
Shops, boutiques, restaurants y mucho mas!MUNICIPAL MARKET - MARCADO RIO CUALE
Located on the south end of town by the Cuale River, at the northern end of the Avenida Insurgentes Bridge.
A full block of dozens of merchant stalls with a diverse selection. Negotiating here is expected!PLAZA MALECON
Located on the oceanfront at Paseo Diaz Ordaz and Calle Allende.
Sportswear shops and casual clothing.RIVER CUALE ISLAND
Located on the south end of town on a small island.
A variety of shops and restaurants in an intimate setting.VIEJO VALLARTA
Galleries, souvenirs, and easy shopping.
VILLA VALLARTA SHOPPING CENTER
Located in between the Plaza Las Glorias Hotel and the Continental Plaza Hotel.
Shops of all kinds, souvenirs, restaurants in air conditioned comfort!
SHOPS & MARKETS
For a store with a large selection try LAN'S DEPARTMENT STORE
located in the Plaza Caracol in downtown Puerto Vallarta. The have
casual wear, electronics, beach wear, luggage and much more.
AGRO GOURMET
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-5357.
Basilio Badillo #222, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Everything you need to create gourmet international cuisine.ALFARERIA TLAQUEPAQUE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-2121.
Avenida Mexico #1100, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Ceramic and wood custom bowls.CACHET
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-1575.
Morelos 664-A, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Unique crafts, art pieces, home and gift items.CASA PERICOS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 209-0262.
E-mail: pericos@gd1.icanet.net.mx.
Plaza Neptuno, Local A-15, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Furniture, marble and interior design.
Direct from manufacturer.CASA MEXICANA
Telephone 011-52 (322) 293-1962.
Fax 011-52 (322) 293-1973.
E-mail: casamexicana@starmedia.com.
Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio #2032, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 48310.
Sofas, fabrics, blinds, furniture, curtains, accessories and more.CERROBLANCO
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-3546.
E-mail: pepecerroblanco@hotmail.com
Leona Vicario #226, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Unique items and gifts.DEL SOL
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-0726.
Leona Vicario #123, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Novelty products from bags, hats to t-shirts.EL FRAILE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-3348.
Blvd. Francisco M. Ascencio #1818, , Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Furniture and accessories.GALLERIA DANTE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-2477.
E-mail: info@galleriadante.com.
Basilio Badillo #269, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Custom sculptures and art pieces.
Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.GALLERIA DE OLLAS
Telephone 011-52 (322) 223-1045.
E-mail: admoreno@prodigy.com.mx.
Avenida Morelos #101, Local 3-B, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Bowls, vases and creative works of art.
Second location at Paradise Plaza in Nuevo Vallarta.GALLERIA DE ARTISTES
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-3228 Extension 108.
Fax 011-52 (322) 3227.
E-mail: galleriadesartistes@yahoo.com.
Leona Vicario #248, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Artwork from many different popular artists.
Open Monday through Saturday from noon to midnight.GALLERIA EM
Telephone / Fax 011-52 (322) 221-1728.
E-mail: info@galeriaem.com.
Marina Las Palmas 11, Local 17, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Expressions in Mexican glasswork.GALERIA MATA ORTIZ
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-7407.
Calle Lazaro Cardenas #268-A, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Ceramic art and pottery.GALERIA PACIFICO
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-5502.
E-mail: gary@pvnet.com.mx.
Aldama #174, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Art and sculptures by various artists.
Open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Closed for siesta.
Check out their web site for additional information.GALERIA PIRAMIDE
Telephone 011-52 (322) 222-3161.
Fax 011-52 (322) 222-5099.
Basilio Badillo #272, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
Pre-columbian reproductions, ceremonial and contemporary masks.
Also selling paintings, posters and