Nine things to do on your next trip to Puerto Vallarta

Here's why a holiday in Puerto Vallarta is an option you will never regret. Find out nine things to do on your next trip to Puerto Vallarta.

Nine things to do on your next trip to Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta. Photo by Chris McQueen / Unsplash

Surrounded by the mountains and green jungles of the Sierra Madre and fabulous beaches, a trip to Puerto Vallarta is an option you will never regret. With its cobblestone streets, the long list of hotels in Puerto Vallarta, and its acclaimed restaurants, once you set foot in this fabulous part of the planet, you will not want to leave.

One of the reasons why Puerto Vallarta is considered one of the main tourist destinations nationally and internationally is its extensive list of different activities you can do. Here we leave a list of the most important ones so that you can choose which are the ones that best suit your interests:

Walk on the Malecon

The Malecón de Puerto Vallarta is one of the main tourist attractions of the city and is the perfect place to spend a day full of fun. The main nightclubs are on the Malecón, so many good restaurants where you can enjoy the delicious cuisine of the city.

Go up to the Mirador de la Cruz

The views from the Mirador del Cerro de la Cruz cannot be compared with anything. From there you can see the immensity of the city bathed by the ocean and surrounded by the green jungle. Leave your hotel in Puerto Vallarta early in the morning and head to this place, one of the most visited sites both by the residents of Puerto Vallarta and by tourists who are going to enjoy the city.

Walk to Colomitos beach

Are you one of the most adventurous when you go on vacation? Then this plan is the perfect one for you. Remember that you have to be a little fit if you want to walk to Colomitos, but we promise that the trip is worth it. You can venture into the jungle and follow a path to the hidden and small beach of Colomitos, with beautiful turquoise blue water. It will seem to you that you are in paradise.

Watch the turtles being born

The beaches of Puerto Vallarta are one of the places where sea turtles lay their eggs. Look for turtle reserves and camps located on several of the city's beaches. There they monitor the turtle eggs until the little ones are born and run towards the sea looking for a new adventure. Without a doubt, a sight worth seeing even once in a lifetime.

Enjoy the cuisine of Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is famous among lovers of good food as one of its favorite places to enjoy gastronomy. Seafood is the star food, so you can not leave Puerto Vallarta without trying them. In the city market, you can find delicious seafood cocktails. In addition, each year the Restaurant Week is celebrated in which during a week about 40 restaurants from all over the city come together to offer a complete menu at very low prices. Try to match your trip to Puerto Vallarta with this event.

Pay a visit to the jewel in the crown: the Marietas Islands

The beauty of the Marietas Islands has made thousands of visitors fall in love with them. So much was the influx of tourists a day that the government had to prohibit access because the ecological damage that was being caused was very high. However, they are already open again, although the number of visitors that can go daily is limited. We recommend that you visit them because you will be amazed, but remember to leave as little impact as possible.

Enjoy beautiful sunsets on the Malecon

The Malecón de Puerto Vallarta is the best place to say goodbye to the sun at the end of the day. The colors that form in the sky of the city are simply wonderful. Be inspired by them just before heading to one of the nearby restaurants to enjoy a delicious dinner or a cool drink. On the other hand, if you prefer a more romantic plan, you can watch the sunset from the Muelle de Muertos pier, which goes 100 meters into the sea. When night falls the pier lights up predominating on the horizon of Puerto Vallarta. A marvel.

Spot humpback whales

From December to March, the humpback whales are allowed to appear through the waters of Puerto Vallarta. If you want to see them up close, sign up for one of the tours authorized by the Tourism Office of Puerto Vallarta. In order not to disturb these majestic animals and ensure their well-being, the boat will not be able to get too close. But maybe with a bit of luck, you will find one that welcomes you with some impressive stunts.

Enjoy the beaches

We have left for the last position the most obvious activity of all: of course. You can not leave Puerto Vallarta without taking a bath on one of its stunning beaches.