What to do and see in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: The Best Lessons & Workshops

October 22, 2021 Augustus Redeker

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. davannayoga

542 Calle Matamoros, Centro Corner of Matamoros and Corona, Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico 223-0530 - local [email protected] http://www.davannayoga.com/index.html
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5.0 based on 119 reviews

davannayoga

We offer daily yoga classes ( except for Sundays), Yoga Workshops, and Private and group yoga sessions.

Reviewed By YYZDJS58 - Toronto, Canada

davannayoga offers different daily instructors all of whom excellently provide their own personal and unique yoga session. As someone who is into the physical part of yoga, I have learned to understand the spiritual and breathing exercises. The best part is the 15 min savasana. You have to try it!

2. Shanti Studio Dance & Fitness

Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio 2485, Puerto Vallarta 48333 Mexico +52 322 224 8170 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Shanti Studio Dance & Fitness

We offer a nice selection of dance classes like Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Belly Dance, African Dance & Cuban Salsa which are great to mix with the locals. We also offer Yoga, Spinning, Pilates, Zumba, Tae Bo, Capoeira and other fitness discipline to exercise during your stay.

3. Miriam's Mexican Kitchen

Calle Pipila # 245 Colonia Centro, Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico +52 322 194 7142 [email protected] http://www.miriamsmexicankitchen.com/
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5.0 based on 419 reviews

Miriam's Mexican Kitchen

Our cooking classes are taught by Le Cordon Bleu-certified Chef Miriam Flores. Chef Miriam Flores focuses on sharing the experience of growing up on a sustainable ranch in Jalisco, Mexico, where she learned to cook and farm from her grandmother. Students will learn smart strategies and techniques such as dry roasting chilies and grinding spices to acquire a more authentic flavor.

Reviewed By HospitalityProf - Pittsburgh, United States

We truly enjoyed our experience with Miriam and she was very accommodating to our family. Covered some culinary history, regional food styles, some preparation, and ingredient instruction and how the ingredients affect the recipe. Miriam provides a great recipe book as well and a tasting of margarita and Mexican wine is also included!

4. Brush Babes

Puerto Vallarta Mexico [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/brushbabespv
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Brush Babes

5. Art Vallarta

Calle Pilitas 213, Puerto Vallarta 48399 Mexico +52 322 222 6473 [email protected] http://www.artvallarta.com
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5.0 based on 102 reviews

Art Vallarta

Voted "Best Art Studio 2018 and for 2019!" by the readers the Vallarta Tribune. A cooperative environment for a community of artists of all levels to work at that own schedule on their projects. Supplies and equipment not usually found in one location in Vallarta including kilns, pottery wheels, painting easels, looms, software. A multi discipline facility for artist to come together to develop and experiment with many mediums and techniques. To share and grow your talents. ​ Art and Culture Classes – a wide variety of multi discipline art classes offered for beginning to advanced techniques in fine art and in the applied arts. Gallery/Art Space - Juried themed shows featuring ART VallARTa Studio artist and select artist works from Vallarta and the world Art Kitchen - Food is art when prepared with heart and soul. Art Supplies – Canvases, Paints, Drawing, Clay and Multimedia art supplies from local and international suppliers.

Reviewed By Sunshine732703

I attended the Gallery Exhibition opening party last Friday Jan 31 Artist Ernesto Guerra has a wonderful exhibition with paintings and a great sculpture in Jewels. This exhibition runs until February 15 open 10-4 Mon-Sat.

6. El Arrayan

Calle Allende 344 El Centro, Puerto Vallarta 48304 Mexico +52 322 222 7195 [email protected] http://www.elarrayan.com.mx
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5.0 based on 84 reviews

El Arrayan

Cooking class,includes: recipe book in English, El Arrayan apron, food preparation with the chef Carmen Porras lunch with a cocktail or a glass of Mexican wine.Hands on if you like to, learn how to make fresh salsas, tamales,traditional mexican desserts, and much more!! Class is taught in English, price is per person in USD.

Reviewed By PeterT363 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Great authentic Mexican food and warm and friendly service from the two owners and their staff. We loved the everything about this restaurant. For appetizers we enjoyed DUCK TOSTADAS and QUESO FUNDIDO followed by SMOKED PORK RIBS and ARRAYÁN CHEESE CAKE. Yum. Strongly recommend this restaurant. We’ll definitely return.

7. Arte & Ceramica

Calle Basilio Badillo # 325, Puerto Vallarta 48380 Mexico +52 1 322 146 4222 [email protected] http://www.yourartadventure.com
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Arte & Ceramica

Arte & Ceramica offers Classes & workshops in Clay Sculpture and Hand-Painted Tile as well as a variety of Whimsical, Narrative and Thought provoking Sculptures,Hanging Chimes, Tile paintings & Functional Ceramics.

8. Pitayo

#182 Col. Cinco de Diciembre Spanish Experience Center República de Chile, Puerto Vallarta Mexico +52 322 137 2383 http://www.pitayo.com/
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Pitayo

Looking for a way to explore your artistic side but don't know where to start? Want a fun night out that is new and exciting? Pitayo's Canvas and Cocktails is an upbeat creative class for both the artistic and not so artistic. Come learn the basics of acrylic painting while enjoying the company of friends. Join us for an evening of entertaining art instruction while you enjoy some wine and paint a masterpiece you can call your own! Price is $350 pesos and includes all materials and wine. Classes are held in el centro at The Spanish Experience Center and begin at 7:00. Please see our calendar to find a date that works for you.

9. JP Stones Photography Workshops

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JP Stones Photography Workshops

A unique photography experience. Create incredible photos of Aztec dancers in their awe-inspiring traditional dress. 1. Over 3 hours of dedicated private photoshoot time with an indigenous model in full ceremonial dress. 2. Private tuition throughout the day. There are never more than 2 people in a workshop. Improve your photography, lighting and posing skills. 3. Spend half the day photographing outside in gorgeous pre-scouted locations. From lush jungle to secluded black sand beaches. 4. Full outdoor photography kit: strobe lights, softboxes and smoke machine! Everything you need to create truly magical photos! 5. Experience a side of Mexican culture most tourists never see. Book your own private workshop today and take your travel photography to a better place!

10. Ixshala Vallarta

Juarez 479 Local 6. Centro, Puerto Vallarta 48328 Mexico +52 322 225 2892 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/ixshalavallarta
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Ixshala Vallarta

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