Why go
- City in Jalisco, Mexico.
- Served by Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
History
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.
Where to stay
63734 Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico · fourseasons.com
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2479-Interior A, Zona Hotelera, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · fiestainn.com
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 3974, Villa Las Flores, 48356 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · ihg.com
San Salvador 117, 5 de Diciembre, 48350 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · premiereonline.com.mx
Manzanillo - Puerto Vallarta Km. 11,5, Zona Hotelera Sur, 48300 Mismaloya, Jal., Mexico · barcelo.com
Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur 205, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · all.accor.com
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2179, Zona Hotelera, Las Glorias, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · fiestamericana.com
Paraguay 1272, 5 de Diciembre, 48350 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · theparamar.com
Uruguay 127, 5 de Diciembre, 48350 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · vallarta.hotelsuitesnadia.com
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2135, Zona Hotelera, Las Glorias, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · lostulesvds.com
Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur, Marina Vallarta, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · melia.com
Fracc Náutico Turístico, Paseo de los Cocoteros 18, Villa 8, 63732 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico · barcelo.com
Paseo de los Cocoteros 750, Flamingos, 63732 Bucerías, Nay., Mexico · flamingos.villadelpalmar.com
Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio KM 2.5, Zona Hotelera, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · vallarta.villadelpalmar.com
Paseo de los Cocoteros. 19 Villa 8 Nuevo Vallarta, 63732 Riviera Nayarit, Nay., Mexico · hotel.hardrock.com
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2179-A, Zona Hotelera, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · hotelmiovallarta.com
Paseo Díaz Ordaz 901, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · hotelrosita.com
Olas Altas 380, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48280 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · playalosarcos.com
BLVD. Francisco Medina Ascencio. 2500, Zona Hotelera Norte, Puerto Vallarta. C.P. 48333, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · puertodeluna.com
José, Clemente Orozco 125, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · cantovallarta.com
Paraguay 1117, Centro, 48350 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · hotelelpescador.com
C. Honduras 309, 5 de Diciembre, 48350 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · hotelpalomadelmar.com
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 3987, Área Militar de Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · onehoteles.com
Av. de las Garzas 136, Zona Hotelera, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · krystalgrand-puertovallarta.com
Av. de las Garzas 3, Zona Hotelera, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · pvg.crownparadise.com
Condomunious Puerto Iguana 136, Isla Iguana, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · flamingovallarta.com
Lucerna 103, Versalles, 48310 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · haciendavallartaglorias.com
Pablo Picasso 126-121, Zona Hotelera, Las Glorias, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · laspalmasresort.com
Av México 1301, 5 de Diciembre, 48310 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · hotelbuenaventura.com.mx
Av Paseo de la Marina Nte 435, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · marriott.com
Av Paseo de la Marina Nte 585, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · velasvallarta.com
David Alfaro Siqueiros 164, Zona Hotelera, Las Glorias, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · hyattinclusivecollection.com
Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur 205, Marina Vallarta, 48354 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · marriott.com
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 999, Zona Hotelera, Las Glorias, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · marriott.com
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2860, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · marriott.com
Carr. Federal, 200, Tepic - Puerto Vallarta, 63735 Nuevo Nayarit, Nay., Mexico · hilton.com
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2467, Zona Hotelera, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico · lxh.mx
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
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Chicken, Fast Food · Pollos asados al carbón Features: delivery
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · burgerking.com.mx
Coffee Shop, Cafe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00,Sa-Su 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · cafetopvallarta.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-22:00 · C. Juárez 280, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, 48300 · kokkiriricedog.mx
Cafe, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Puerto Vallarta · lixhomemadeicecream.com
International, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 · 740 Guadalupe Sánchez, 48300 · cafedesartistes.com
Argentinian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 17:00-22:00 · 189 Abasolo, Puerto Vallarta, 48300 · facebook.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: 8:00 20:00 Features: takeaway · 138 Puerto San Blas, Los Ramblases, Puerto Vallarta, 48343 · ensamblepv.com
Tacos, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 00:00-03:00; Mo-Th 13:00-24:00; Tu-Fr 00:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-04:00; Su 13:00-24:00 · lostarascos.com.mx
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 17:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 26 Calle Mar de Arabia, 63737
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 85 Paseo de los cocoteros
Cocina Campestre, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-19:00 · Camino viejo Ixtapa, San Jose, Puerto Vallarta, 48280
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 573 Ecuador, Puerto Vallarta, 48290
MarisqueríA, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 65 Ignacio Peña, puerto vallarta, 48313
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:00-21:45; We off; Fr-Su 11:00-21:45 · 155 Francisca Rodiguez, Puerto Vallarta, 48380
Fine Dining, Mexican, Restaurant · Fine Dining/Mexican restaurant · 344 Allende, 48304 · wwe.elarrayan.com.mx
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 124 Allende, Puerto Vallarta, 48310 · bitcoinmexi.co
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 398 Hidalago · lacigalebistro.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 330-C Basilio Badillo, Puerto Vallarta, 48380 · yamadasushi.com.mx
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 13 Paseo de los cocoteros
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 · 501;166 Hidalgo · metatepv.com
American, Breakfast, Mexican, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:30; PH closed Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · Aquiles…
Chinese, Asian, Restaurant · Chinese/Asian restaurant · 446 Lázaro Cárdenas, Puerto Vallarta, 48380 · cantopv.com
Italian, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning
Breakfast, Mexican, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 228 Honduras
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Ceviche, Restaurant · Ceviche restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Cuban, Restaurant · Cuban restaurant
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant
Taiwanese, Cafe · Taiwanese cafe
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Dessert, Restaurant · Dessert restaurant
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Food Court · food court
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 85 Paseo de los cocoteros, 63731
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 85 Paseo de los cocoteros, 63732
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-19:00 · 255d Océano Pacífico, Puerto Vallarta, 48314 · mandamecafenandos.com
International, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
346 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) 4.8 km to the centre
Puerto Vallarta, JAL, MX — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 16 airlines (AeroMéxico, United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines…) · direct flights to 21 destinations incl. San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Mexico City… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 16 airlines, 21 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (737-900, ERJ, 73J, A320, 737, 737-800…) · 7 routes: Atlanta*, Guadalajara*, Los Angeles*, Mexico City, Salt Lake City*, San Diego*, San Francisco*
- United Airlines UA (737-800, A320, 737-900) · 6 routes: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco
- American Airlines AA (737, M83, A319, A320, A321, MD-80) · 5 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, San Diego*, San Francisco*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-900, 73J, 737-800) · 3 routes: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco
- Delta Air Lines DL (A320, 757, 737-800, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Chicago, Denver, St. Louis
- US Airways US (M83, A319, A320, A321, MD-80) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Mexico City, Monterrey, Tijuana
- WestJet WS (737-700, 737-800) · 3 routes: Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 2 routes: Calgary, Vancouver
- Air Transat TS (330, 737-800) · 2 routes: Montreal*, Vancouver
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 2 routes: Mexico City, Monterrey
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 2 routes: Mexico City, Toluca
- Air France AF (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin America VX (A320) · 1 route: San Francisco
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Valle de Banderas Airport 18 km to the centre
Bahia de Banderas, NAY, MX
San Sebastián Airport 39 km to the centre
San Sebastian Del Oeste, JAL, MX
Getting there by ferry
Yelapa Water Taxi
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Sunday Market
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
Ferries to Sunday Market
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
Los Veronos Speedboat Route
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PVR has direct flights to 21 destinations on 16 airlines (incl. San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Mexico City…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Yelapa Water Taxi, 18 km); routes include Los Veronos Speedboat Route.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Puerto Vallarta, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Boat Tour