Puerto Vallarta Travel Blog

Puerto Vallarta Zipline, ATV & Jungle Tours in the Sierra Madre Compared

A Puerto Vallarta zipline tour is the easiest jungle adventure; ATVs and side-by-sides are muddier and need a driver; ho

Los Arcos Marine Park: Snorkeling & Diving Guide

Los Arcos, the granite islets off Mismaloya, are the closest protected snorkeling and diving site to Puerto Vallarta. Ho

Yelapa from Puerto Vallarta: Water Taxi, Waterfalls & Staying Overnight

How to do a Yelapa day trip from Puerto Vallarta: which water taxi to take, how long the crossing is, the walk to the wa

Puerto Vallarta Events Calendar 2027: Festivals Month by Month

Puerto Vallarta events in 2027 cluster in two seasons: whales, the ArtWalk and the Banderas Bay Regatta from January to

Puerto Vallarta on a Budget: What a Week Costs and How to Save

What a week in Puerto Vallarta costs depends on when you go, where you sleep, how you eat and how you get around. Here i

Best Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta: How to Get There and How Long It Takes

Yelapa, Los Arcos, the Marietas, Punta de Mita, Sayulita and San Sebastián del Oeste: the best day trips from Puerto Val

Christmas and New Year's Eve in Puerto Vallarta: Events, Prices & Booking Tips

From the Guadalupe processions to fireworks over the bay at midnight, Puerto Vallarta's holiday season runs from 1 Decem

Puerto Vallarta Airport to Your Hotel: Taxi vs Uber vs Private Transfer

How to get from Puerto Vallarta airport to your hotel: official taxis, ride-hailing apps, private transfers, street taxi

Marietas Islands & the Hidden Beach: Permits, Tours and What to Expect

How a Marietas Islands tour works: why only licensed boats can go, how the swim to the Hidden Beach works, which kind of

Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta: Season, Best Tours & What You Will See

Puerto Vallarta whale watching season runs from December to March, with the best sightings in January and February. Here

Is Puerto Vallarta Safe in 2026? An Honest Neighborhood-Level Answer

Most visitors to Puerto Vallarta have trouble-free trips, but Jalisco carries a US travel advisory and the ocean, the su

Where to Stay in Puerto Vallarta: Zona Romántica vs Marina vs Hotel Zone vs Nuevo Vallarta

Zona Romántica for walking and nightlife, the Hotel Zone for beachfront resorts, Marina Vallarta for boats and quick air

Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta: Month-by-Month Weather, Crowds & Prices

The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta is the dry season, from late November to April. Here is what every month brings i

Best Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta: 30 Picks by Neighborhood

Thirty things to do in Puerto Vallarta, grouped by neighborhood: the Malecón and Centro, the Zona Romántica, the south s