City: Puerto Vallarta
Top Things to do in Puerto Vallarta
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Strolling, shopping, and sipping tequila along the Malecon boardwalk of Puerto Vallarta is the best way to kick off your vacation. Then hit the cobblestone streets of Old Vallarta to browse the flea market for handmade crafts. The calm, warm waters of the Bay of Banderas make for excellent diving, or you can just watch artists sculpt spectacular creations in the sand. The cluster of fine art galleries in El Centro are perfect spots to hit on a self-guided art tour.
Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
1. Plaza Lazaro Cardenas
2. Marina Vallarta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,817 reviews
Marina Vallarta operated by Bay View Grand, is considered a prime location marina located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta Jalisco. Marina Vallarta offers all our guests excellent customer service, 354 slips up to 160´, pump out services, power, water, oil disposal, dry dock, Internet Wi-Fi which is the best in the region, fuel station in the entrance channel, hotels, restaurants, bars, and much more, all these just 3 minutes away from the International airport and 10 minutes from Puerto Vallarta downtown.
Reviewed By Sparty2015 - Minnesota, United States
We stayed at the Mayan Hotel in the marina which is on the Pacific Ocean beach. After a very short walk to the Marina, you will be very impressed with all of the gorgeous sail boats and yachts, as well as the restaurants and shops. The restaurants range from some at very low prices to other white tablecloth establishments with fine dining menus. Easy to spend a few hours in this area every day.
3. Plaza de Armas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
This main hub of Puerto Vallarta features many shops, art galleries and a gazebo.
Reviewed By Paulshappy - Courtenay, Canada
The Plaza Principal is across the street from the waterfront Plaza del las Armas, and is an important stop for all tourists. First, the pavilion in the centre of this plaza is home to local musicians, so hopefully you'll catch some tunes. Second, the large 'municiple building' on the corner has a public washroom, free. Third, the east end of the plaza houses Our Lady of Guadaloupe Church, a beautiful iconic church with the 'crown' on her upper reach. Buy a cerzeza in the plaza at a local shop, sit a spell and watch, maybe a bite to eat from a street vendor? Just enjoy, take a picture, and breath in all in. Hola Paul
4. El Centro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 833 reviews
The half-mile long boardwalk that borders the shoreline.
Reviewed By 896ss - Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
it the centre of vallarta lots of shops and restaurants great to wonder about for a day , nice and clean and friendly
5. Plaza de las Armas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Home of Iglesia de Guadalupe, Puerto Vallarta's most distinctive landmark.
Reviewed By 672audreyr
We have spent several wonderful evenings at the Plaza which is on the Malecon. Week of Feb 14th lots of great entertainment. Singers, dancers, buskers and just tons of people wandering around enjoying the many restaurants, views and vendors.
6. Glass Gallery EM
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
We are a Gallery dedicated to art in glass. Where we share the passion for glass, color and light that are projected on fine original pieces. We are located in Marina Vallart, on the delightful bay of Puerto Vallarta where we can all enjoy the climate, the art, and the beauties of the tropics. Our experience in this field has developed during 20 years of designing, manufacturing, and commercializing glass art, thanks to the collaboration of our friends, artists, experts, exhibitions, and our national and international satisfied clients. We are pleased to present the work of Luz Esthela Herrera Carlon with her collection of jewelry and her fine pieces of fussed glass; among many other. We also present the work of Mariano Perez Vivanco whos passion is glass, crystal, and the restoration of industrial and automobile parts, as well as tree trunks and different shaped logs found in the region. Glass Gallery EM is dedicated to art lovers, collectors, and to all the people who like to
7. Mirador de La Cruz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By YN2005 - Toronto, Canada
If you are able to, you must hike to this lookout, it's free and you can take your time. Start on the Malecon at the Triton and Mermaid statue and walk up Abasolo Street. Most of the way is cobbled streets and steps, but 3/4 of the way up it changes into a rocky path. At the bottom of the stairs, there is the funicular railway which for some reason never seems to be running. You need to walk up 313 steps to get the top of the Mirador. Once you get to the top, the view is the most beautiful sight in all of Puerto Vallarta. Especially the observation deck adjacent to the cross lets you "hang out" over the city for some beautiful photo ops.. Two important tips, A) wear comfortable sturdy flat shoes. & B) take plenty of water you will need it and there are no shops at the summit.
8. Mercado Los Mangos
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
