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Puerto Vallarta
Mexico · PVR
Cobbled old town, jungle-backed bay, and a long malecón.
About
Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican resort city on Bahía de Banderas of the Pacific coast of the Mexican state of Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta is the second largest urban agglomeration in the state after the Guadalajara metropolitan area. The city of Puerto Vallarta is the government seat of the municipality of Puerto Vallarta, which comprises the city as well as population centers outside of the city, extending from Boca de Tomatlán to the Nayarit border. The city is located at 20°40′N 105°16′W. The municipality has an area of 681 square kilometres (262.9 sq mi). To the north, it borders the southwest of the state of Nayarit. To the east, it borders the municipality of Mascota and San Sebastián del Oeste, and to the south, it borders the municipalities of Talpa de Allende and Cabo Corrientes.
Known for
- beaches · excellent
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- water sports · excellent
- affordability · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan79°F1d wet
- Feb80°F2d wet
- Mar80°F0d wet
- Apr82°F0d wet
- May85°F1d wet
- Jun86°F13d wet
- Jul88°F24d wet
- Aug87°F26d wet
- Sep86°F24d wet
- Oct86°F16d wet
- Nov85°F3d wet
- Dec81°F2d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Surf lessons in Puerto Vallarta and NayaritFrom $110 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos 5 Islands & Sea Cave SnorkelingFrom $33 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
An Untouristed Taco Adventure with Vallarta Eats ToursFrom $58 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Vallarta surf lesson with Pickup IncludedFrom $110 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private ATV tour Puerto Vallarta´s Spring WatersFrom $181 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Jet ski tour to Los Arcos & Colomitos | RIDERS OF THE SEAFrom $176 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), about 5.7 mi away.
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